Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2011
Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2011
These are the hot kitchen cabinet trends for 2011. For the most part, the young urban buyer wants dark cabinets and a sleek contemporary look. They love slab stone counter tops like Cambria and Ceasarstone, and they're interested in sustainable materials that are good for the environment.
If this is not your style and you're not planning on moving anytime soon, go ahead and create the kitchen of your dreams. Our homes are meant to be enjoyed! If, however, you live in an urban setting and are remodeling to sell, paying attention to trends could mean a faster sale and a higher selling price. It's always wise to consult a
realtor
familiar with your area to find out how much you can realistically afford to invest in updates and what your typical buyer wants. This will help you avoid making wrong choices and spending more than you can hope to get back at closing. You can further save on remodeling costs by getting multiple quotes from
kitchen remodel contractors
to ensure the best price. Check references before hiring a contractor.
Dark Cabinets are in Demand
Cabinet styles are getting simpler and flat panels (no decorative trim) are coming back.
This is Mocha shaker. It's a simple shaker style cabinet with a dark chocolate brown stain. They look fabulous with light colored counters. Shown here with slab marble.
A really fabulous touch in a contemporary kitchen is a cabinet door with textured glass set in a stainless steel frame. Use it on upper cabinets and light the cabinet from within!
Light Wood Cabinets
Architectural Digest
Another example of sleek, modern cabinet doors this time in a light wood. Lighter woods get a dramatic punch from dark slab counters. The integrated wall of cabinets, refrigerator, and ovens is the ultimate in kitchen design right now.
Architectural Digest
Exotic woods look great paired with stainless steel or stone.
What's Out?
Honey oak cabinets. And there are a million of them out there. If this is what you have in your kitchen, consider staining them dark or painting them white. Lots of buyers still like white kitchens.
White Cabinets are Classic
Architectural Digest
Architectural Digest
Architectural Digest
Most Popular Kitchen Cabinet Hardware for 2011
Add style and beauty to your kitchen with the most popular kitchen cabinet hardware for 2011. See the hardware used in the kitchens on this page.
Kitchen and Bathroom Faucet Trends for 2011
Brushed nickel still reigns, but other finishes are gaining popularity. See some fun options in energy efficient kitchen and bathroom faucet trends for 2011.
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