Your kitchen cabinets should meet your functional and aesthetic needs. They are key to the organization and appearance of the space, so selecting cabinets is a decision you should make carefully. Use the guide below to find the perfect ones and create your dream kitchen.

A Guide to Selecting Kitchen Cabinets

How to Meet Functional Needs

To highlight functionality, draw out your kitchen floor plan and plot out where you will put in each cupboard or drawer. For example, you’ll want to store pots and pans right next to the stove, while food storage containers may best be placed near the fridge and sink for easy access while clearing off your table after each meal.

High cabinets offer extra storage but are more difficult to reach, so you’ll want to place lesser-used items there, such as seasonal plates. Once you know where everything is going, you can have custom cabinetry designed to maximize your space. Hanging pot hooks and built-in spice racks are good examples. You should think about other functional features you may want, such as hands-free opening or soft-closing hinges.

How to Choose Your Style

Begin by defining your kitchen’s style. Is it more modern or traditional vs. trendy or timeless? Then, choose your cabinetry profile. The most modern style would be a slab profile with a flat front. A recessed square profile adds some visual interest, while a raised arch provides a more elegant traditional look. Next, think about your color scheme and wood type. Cherry wood creates a warm and homey feel, while painted white or black cabinets are a trend in more modern homes. Flip through some home design magazines for inspiration to see which looks you like best. Don’t forget to look at your cabinet choice next to your countertops, since the two colors will need to complement each other.

When you’re ready to find your new kitchen cabinets, Interior Designs Inc is the one-stop shop for creating dream kitchens. They have an expansive selection of cabinetry, flooring, countertops, and backsplashes to suit your needs. Their interior design team has more than three decades of experience creating kitchen and floor designs for their customers within a 50-mile radius of Holmen, WI. Get some kitchen ideas on their website and call (608) 526-3386 to schedule a consultation.