Kitchen Cabinet Design Trends

By Allison Haley Luffman

Introduction

As regional manager with the Showplace Design Center, Allison Haley Luffman facilitates the sale of building materials to the residential and commercial construction industries. Working closely with Nu-Face Cabinets and other kitchen design companies, Allison Haley Luffman has developed an in-depth knowledge of home design trends.

Like any area of home construction, kitchen cabinet designs follow the trends set by homeowner aesthetics. Current trends reflect a prioritization of convenience and organization in a sleek and streamlined package, the built-in pullout tray and installed bread box being prime examples.

Design Trends

Designers have also begun to respond to this trend by turning previously unused space, such as narrow cabinet fronts, into specialized storage for flat cookie sheets and other oddly-shaped cooking tools.

The modern homeowner also appreciates customization options, and the industry has responded by offering drawer inserts to order. Some are specially made to hold a flatware set, pots and pans, or dry goods.

Conclusion

The same aesthetic has led to the availability of built-in dishwashers, microwaves, and other appliances that hide behind aesthetically-pleasing cabinet doors. Combined with the availability of nearly endless aesthetic themes, from dark wood to white Shaker-style design, these cabinet trends let homeowners create kitchens that meet their unique tastes and needs.