No detail is too small when it comes to remodeling a kitchen. From finding the best coffee maker to adding the final touches of bakeware, a lot goes into each decision. Kitchen interior design is like knowing each appliance and product is a brushstroke that’s painting a larger, chic picture.
But while the smaller elements are just as important as the bigger ones, a portion you can’t skip over is your cabinetry. When guests walk into your kitchen, whether they realize it or not, they’ll notice the types of cabinets your home features. When renovating your kitchen, the cabinet design you choose will play a leading role in how your personal style is reflected. Whether you choose standard overlay or full overlay cabinets will determine if your home gives ode to a modern renovation or pastoral elements.
At a Glance
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Types of Kitchen Cabinets
There are three main kitchen cabinet overlays to choose from to create a beautiful design.
Standard Overlay
The standard overlay is also referred to as a partial or traditional overlay. A partial overlay cabinet means the door only covers the face frame of the cabinet. This design exposes large portions of the structure and uses less materials. This option is a budget-friendly design for traditional-styled kitchens.
Full Overlay
A full overlay style covers the face of the cabinet. For contemporary, modern, or transitional kitchens, a full overlay cabinet will fit perfectly. Due to more material used for this style, there is a higher price tag. But, in contrast, this design allows for more storage inside the cabinets.
Inset Cabinetry
This design features the door and drawer fronts sitting flush against the cabinetry frame. Inset cabinets are the most expensive option for kitchen remodels due to the craftsmanship it takes to design and install them.
Kitchen Cabinet Styles
Choose between a few kitchen cabinet door styles that showcase beautiful designs and styles. Each highlights a spark of uniqueness.
Shaker
The Shaker style is classic, timeless, and one of the most popular choices. Consisting of five pieces of flat-panel, the frame is lined with four of those pieces, while the fifth features a flat center panel. If you love a contemporary or traditional design, then Shaker-style kitchen cabinets will fit right in. These modern kitchen cabinets often feature American-made, high-quality wood like cherry, hickory, maple, or even quartersawn oak.
Slab
Slab or flat-panel cabinets are simple and stylish. They are quite literally a slab of material, making any kitchen more modern and sleeker. Hard lines and a minimalistic form create a perfect appeal for contemporary-styled kitchens. Since this design is relatively simple, there is an abundance of ways to create a slab cabinets appearance. Change up the finish color or add some brass knobs to spark a fresh look.
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Glass-Front
Glass-front cabinets, or open-frame doors, are great for kitchens with beautiful China and delicate dishware to display. You can easily protect your glassware from collecting dust while they’re guarded safely behind glass. This kitchen cabinet design is often used limitedly throughout a room and not the entire cabinetry layout. Choose to showcase your dishes with a wall cabinet or a taller cabinet, and watch as your interior design becomes even elevated.
Beadboard
Beadboard-styled cabinetry offers homeowners a robust look compared with other designs. Due to their ridges, known as “beads,” that flow between each plank, beadboards will look great in a country, cottage, or farmhouse-styled kitchen. A note to keep in mind when thinking of investing in beadboard cabinets is that they can be rather difficult to clean adequately. Due to smaller ridges and indentations, dust and grime can easily get stuck.
Inset
Inset-styled cabinets can be incredibly unique. Because of its intricate design, this choice can easily be fitted to precise measurements. Similar to Louvered, inset cabinets can rack up a hefty price tag due to their customizable options. But they are incredibly versatile, and the classic look will last for many years. You may want to keep in mind that this cabinetry features exposed hinges, which could increase the budget of your cabinets even further.
Plywood
Plywood-styled cabinets show off their aesthetic with a wood grain finish and are durable for years. If you love minimalist designs or bohemian décor and want to save a few bucks on your kitchen remodel, plywood is a great option. Easily showcase delicately grafted marble tables or a clean white backsplash to accentuate your décor.
Louvered
One of the most expensive types of kitchen cabinets is the Louvered-style. These elegantly designed pieces feature horizontal wooden slates that easily accentuate any coastal designs. This choice is excellent for kitchens that need a bit more help ventilating. Since most Louvered doors have cracks and space between each panel, you won’t find your dishware sweaty with condensation.
Kitchen Cabinet Dimensions
When installing new cabinets into your kitchen, you want to make sure you have the correct measurments. When deciding which style to choose, a good rule-of-thumb is that anything past 27 inches deep will not allow you to reach to the back of your cabinets and can result in wasted space or spoiled foods.
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Standard Base |
Wall or Upper |
Tall |
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Height |
24 – 24.5 in. |
30, 36, or 42 in. |
84, 90, or 96 in. |
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Width |
9 – 42 in. |
12 - 36 in. |
18, 24, up to 36 in. |
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Depth |
24 in. |
12 or 24 in. |
12 or 24 in. |
Standard Base Cabinets
Base cabinets are the foundation for your kitchen surfaces and countertops. They typically include a drawer and few shelves and are able to do most of the heavy lifting in the kitchen. They easily attach to ranges, stoves, dishwashers, and other kitchen appliances.
Wall (or Upper) Cabinets
Wall cabinetry is used to store food and various kitchen items like bulky toasters and all your tasty spices. They come with more diversity in sizes and easily store your dishes and cooking oils.
Tall Cabinets
Use tall cabinets as pantry space and storage area. They often include pullout drawers and reach from floor to ceiling, giving you ample space to stock up on cans of beans and chicken stock.
FAQ’S
Q: How far should the cabinets be from the ceiling?
Wall cabinets should be mounted 54 inches above the floor. This means an eight-foot-tall ceiling provides 42 inches of available area for wall cabinets. A nine-foot ceiling provides 54 inches of available space.
Q: How much does it cost to put new cabinets in a kitchen?
The average cost of remodeling fully customized cabinetry can land anywhere from $500 to $1,200 per linear foot. On top of that, an additional $12,500 to $18,000 is spent on materials and installation.
Q: Which type of cabinets is best?
Depending on the style and interior design of your home will affect which type of cabinet is best. But arguable the best type is a cabinet made out of solid wood. Hickory and maple woods will resist scratches and dents and are more durable. Keep in mind harder woods are most expensive than softer woods like mahogany or walnut.
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