Kitchen cabinets

[pizzaandtulips]

We are planning a kitchen remodel and need to finalize our cabinet decision ASAP. We are doing white cabinets. It looks like the Shaker style cabinets are the most popular right now, but I’m not sure I love them. I think I want something with just some subtle detail. If you have recently put in new cabinets, and did not do the Shaker style, do you i me and sharing a picture of them?

Also, which cabinet features did you get that you love? I want a pull out spice rack, but other than that I’m not sure what things to ask for

[Deleted]

Not my whole kitchen, but we recently put in a small pantry with the shaker style cabinets. I did the inlay doors as opposed to the full overlay and I really like the way that it looks.

I haven't done my whole kitchen yet, but I do have a wishlist:

pop-up standmixer storage
trash/recycle in cabinet
fold out shelf for sponges/etc by sink
divided drawer for flatware
pull out shelves in lower cabinets (especially for a weird corner cabinet I'll need)
deep drawers for pots and pans instead of shelves
built in pull out step stool (I'm short and want my upper cabinets to go to the ceiling)
pull out dog bowls

[candreco]

I do have white shaker style, and I can't remember seeing anything with more detail that I would think of as subtle (and I really like how easy the shaker style is to clean) so no suggestions there.

Most of my lowers are a mix of actual drawers including some deep ones that are great for tupperware, kids lunch containers/dishes, stuff like that, and regular cabinets with wide pull out drawers instead of shelves. And definitely a pull out trash/recycling cabinet.

[lolalolalola]

I did white flat panel euro style cabinets. I love them. We didn’t do anything special other than a garbage pull out. Almost all lowers are drawers which I highly recommend.

[Susie]

I'm no help on style, because I like shaker, but on the pull-out spice rack -- just make sure it pulls out far enough to reach the stuff in the back.  My dad has beautiful full inset natural cherry cabinets, but the spice rack is a real disappointment because it doesn't pull out far enough.  It's such a pain to get at the back items.

[devonpow]

No help on style - we have white shaker. When we did our kitchen our architect planned out each cabinet and drawer and what would go in them, which waa a great way to organize/lay out plus let us know the extras we would need. We have a few cabinets with the upright storage for cutting boards/trays/baking sheets etc - that was a must for us. Built in spice rack. Pull out shelving.

The one thing I don’t like that we have is the charging drawer. It has just turned into a general junk drawer and the power strip to it has had to be replaced twice. Not worth it.

[bcv513]

Get the soft close drawers. Our old apartment had them and I didn't appreciate it until we moved. Every time a cabinet or drawer slams I jump

[deadwing]

I have kitchen cabinets with pretty/fancy detail work. I love the look, but they're a nightmare to keep clean. Dust, poofs of flour, spilled liquids, etc all get caught in the details. I don't love the look of Shaker cabinets, but I understand the appeal of them.

Something kind of like this: www.lowes.com/pd/Diamond-NOW-Wintucket-Wooden-Cabinet-Sample/5001949899

[pizzaandtulips]

Sept 21, 2022 10:02:36 GMT -5 deadwing said:

I have kitchen cabinets with pretty/fancy detail work. I love the look, but they're a nightmare to keep clean. Dust, poofs of flour, spilled liquids, etc all get caught in the details. I don't love the look of Shaker cabinets, but I understand the appeal of them.

Something kind of like this: www.lowes.com/pd/Diamond-NOW-Wintucket-Wooden-Cabinet-Sample/5001949899

Thanks. Yes the ones I originally picked are similar to what you linked. But now we need the final decision. I’m leaning towards just doing the shaker style even though I don’t know that I love it? I’m going to go to a kitchen store and just look at some in person. I’m think I’m having trouble visualizing it from just a picture or sample.

This is why we put this remodel off for so long. I’m not good at decisions!

[pizzaandtulips]

In reality, my current kitchen is from 1981, so ANYTHING Is going to look better!

[dancingirl21]

We did a kitchen remodel last year and went with shaker with a subtle detail - see picture.

I love that we did tons of drawers. I have a long peninsula and did large drawers in that, as well as under the cooktop.

I love the pull-out trash/recycling cans.

We did a large pantry with pull-out shelves.

One of the corner uppers has a unique door so that it’s not a blind upper, but rather a corner cabinet - see pictures below.

[bittybomb]

I have white shaker cabinets. I replaced cabinets that had a bit more detail but those were a severe pain in the ass to clean in the detailed area when I did a deep clean. These are much easier to wipe down.

I echo lots of drawers. I also have a slim cabinet that was put in as almost a spacw filler, but I actuallty love it because I store my cutting boards in there. Also love my ceramic farmhouse sink - so deep, I love it.

[lolalolalola]

Here is an image of our flat cupboards. 

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[libbygrl109]

We finished our kitchen a few months ago. We went with a mix of white and dark gray shaker cabinets. I am loving our trash/recycling drawer, tilt out tray under the sink, and the combination of doors and drawers. I’m also liking that we have dividers in the cabinet above the fridge for our baking pans.

I think my absolute favorite is the toe kick drawer. I can store all of my baking pans, along with a couple other things that I only use for my baking business. It’s out of the way, but holds so much. I am wishing that I had put in another one.

[Velar Fricative]

Sept 21, 2022 13:26:01 GMT -5 lolalolalola said:

Here is an image of our flat cupboards. 

This is similar to what we are doing. I hate keeping anything but entirely flat cabinet doors clean and I prefer this style anyway.

[freshsqueezed]

Sept 21, 2022 20:19:32 GMT -5 Velar Fricative said:

Sept 21, 2022 13:26:01 GMT -5 lolalolalola said:

Here is an image of our flat cupboards. 

This is similar to what we are doing. I hate keeping anything but entirely flat cabinet doors clean and I prefer this style anyway.

We just did shaker for reasons but if we ever reface or remodel I would do flat panel in part for the cleaning.

One thing that I prefer to a pullout spice cabinet is that I use a top drawer for my spices.  I have an entire 24" drawer filled with my spices. They are laying down and I find that better than a pull out.

I also like a mix of doors and drawers cabinets but all door cabinets have roll outs.  I prefer roll outs to drawers for pans.

Everything is soft close and we have 2 pull out trash cabinets.  Depending on your needs, I like having a sheet pan cabinet.

[lolalolalola]

Sept 21, 2022 21:06:12 GMT -5 freshsqueezed said:

Sept 21, 2022 20:19:32 GMT -5 Velar Fricative said:

This is similar to what we are doing. I hate keeping anything but entirely flat cabinet doors clean and I prefer this style anyway.

We just did shaker for reasons but if we ever reface or remodel I would do flat panel in part for the cleaning.

One thing that I prefer to a pullout spice cabinet is that I use a top drawer for my spices.  I have an entire 24" drawer filled with my spices. They are laying down and I find that better than a pull out.

I also like a mix of doors and drawers cabinets but all door cabinets have roll outs.  I prefer roll outs to drawers for pans.

Everything is soft close and we have 2 pull out trash cabinets.  Depending on your needs, I like having a sheet pan cabinet.

Agree with soft close, although I kind of assumed that’s all that is done now? Here is a picture of my spice drawer. It’s just a regular top drawer but the jars fit in there perfectly standing up. I need to organize them better though!

[nicolewi]

My parents just moved into a new condo. I think the style they went with is this one, the Tudor. They have a darker island, with perimeter cabinets in white with gold/brass hardware and it looks great.

My mom didn't want the totally plain, stark Shaker b/c they have more traditional furniture. She wanted a little softer look. Also, the top molding style they chose is more curved and goes well with this. The cabinets look very plain and clean in person but they have just a little softness b/c of that curved edge in the inset area.

www.countrysidecabinets.com/products/tudor/?type=Maple&finish=Natural

[deadwing]

Sept 22, 2022 8:43:20 GMT -5 nicolewi said:

My parents just moved into a new condo. I think the style they went with is this one, the Tudor. They have a darker island, with perimeter cabinets in white with gold/brass hardware and it looks great.

My mom didn't want the totally plain, stark Shaker b/c they have more traditional furniture. She wanted a little softer look. Also, the top molding style they chose is more curved and goes well with this. The cabinets look very plain and clean in person but they have just a little softness b/c of that curved edge in the inset area.

www.countrysidecabinets.com/products/tudor/?type=Maple&finish=Natural

Oh I like this a lot!  

[Roc A Bee]

My wishlist would be:
more drawers than cabinets
an appliance garage
Soft closing

[dove]

we have since moved but this was a kitchen I redid right before COVID hit. These were custom built.

ETA: favorite features - kitchen aid mixer cabinet with lift. Soft close. Coffee/drink station

[deadwing]

Sept 25, 2022 20:54:16 GMT -5 Roc A Bee said:

My wishlist would be:
more drawers than cabinets
an appliance garage
Soft closing

What is an appliance garage?

[Roc A Bee]

Sept 26, 2022 6:30:53 GMT -5 deadwing said:

Sept 25, 2022 20:54:16 GMT -5 Roc A Bee said:

My wishlist would be:
more drawers than cabinets
an appliance garage
Soft closing

What is an appliance garage?

It’s where you store appliances (blender, toaster, coffee maker) on the counter, but there’s a pull down cabinet door to hide all the junk.