Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2013

If you're considering remodeling your kitchen this year, you'll want to make sure you're up on the latest cabinet trends for 2013.  New cabinetry is a big expense in a new kitchen, and rightly so.  It is the longest lasting feature, far outliving appliances, counters, and floors, so make cabinetry your splurge.  You can cut corners on other areas of the kitchen, but when choosing cabinetry you want to choose quality pieces that will last a long time.  Integrate some of these newest style ideas for a great result.
Old World Style Cabinets Redesigned for 2013
When you think of an old Italian kitchen, you might picture a room with a lot of beautiful cabinetry, architectural features, glass doors, and intricate detail.  People are combining this style with unique wood choices, such as a glazed or whitewashed finish, or distressed wood.  The result is a casual old world style that is increasing in popularity.
Mixing Cabinets
Until now, homeowners chose one color or one type of wood for all cabinetry in the kitchen. Recently, many have decided to forego tradition and choose two finishes.  A darker wood finish on the bottom cabinets provides a contrast to upper cabinets painted or done in a lighter wood finish.
Incorporating Appliances into Cabinetry
Many homeowners are still choosing the large stainless steel, commercial grade appliances, but a recent trend is calling attention away from the appliances and toward custom cabinetry.  Facing the refrigerator and dishwasher in cabinetry to match the rest of the kitchen gives a warm and inviting look.  In addition, appliances such as warming or cooling drawers, wine refrigerators, and dishwashing drawers are being integrated into cabinetry, often in an island where they remain unnoticed.
"Green" Cabinetry
As people are making more environmentally-conscious choices, these decisions extend to cabinetry in 2013.  Traditional options like oak and maple are available, but many are making their wood choices based on trees that are a sustainable variety.  Lyptus is one of the newer wood choices that comes from a tree that grows quickly and is considered "green."
The first step in preparing for your new kitchen is meeting with a reputable company that provides quality custom cabinetry.  Contact us and we will help you decide which options work best for your family and lifestyle.