When you walk into a kitchen, you likely notice the cabinetry before the counters or even the chef-worthy appliances. Because of this, deciding what color, hardware, and even door style to choose for your kitchen cabinets can easily affect the design of the overall space. Cabinets can instantly change the mood of your kitchen. Whether you prefer simple shaker cabinets to achieve your dream modern farmhouse vibe, or opt for open shelving to make a small kitchen feel larger and more open, we're here with the 69 best kitchen cabinet ideas.
Unlike installing new countertops, updating your kitchen cabinetry is an easy DIY project that can be completed in just a weekend. For a cost-effective update, simply swap out the cabinet knobs and drawer pulls. Or, for a larger impact, give your kitchen cabinets a fresh coat of paint with one of the top trending colors for 2024. You don't need a gut renovation to give your kitchen a new life. Hex Weld Nut
Whether you're planning a big renovation or want to make small yet impactful changes, we have kitchen cabinet design ideas that go far beyond boring old cupboards. From classic stains and bold paints to detailed kitchen hardware and mixed materials, these designer-approved cabinetry ideas serve as major inspiration.
In this wet bar, storage is swapped for hidden appliances with brass cabinet fronts. Adult and kid beverages can be stored separately in convertible undercounter refrigerator drawers from Signature Kitchen Suite. Plus, a hidden, smaller drawer on top is perfect for stashing away treats.
While it may seem weird to store all of your tableware in drawers, it's becoming increasingly common as people are choosing to forego upper cabinets all together. This system by Urbanology utilizes pegs to customize each drawer's interior.
In Reena Ravi's studio kitchen in Seattle, brass lattice cabinet fronts are used to tie in the room's gilded hardware and fixtures. The brass also helps to reflect light and offset the moody navy cabinetry.
In House Beautiful's 2023 Whole Home kitchen, this cabinet interior utilizes every square inch by shuffling around shelf heights to fit each book and container exactly. No wasted space here.
There's nothing worse than walking into the kitchen only to find every cabinet door left open. In this family home's pantry, designer Meta Coleman decided to make that problem a thing of the past by avoiding doors completely. Now, everyday items are within easy reach, and matching baskets keep clutter to a minimum.
“Stained glass cabinets were once a popular choice but fell out of favor in recent years,” says designer Margarita Bravo. “However, they are making a comeback as homeowners seek to add a touch of elegance to their kitchens.”
Take it from this soft, monochromatic pink kitchen by Baxt Ingui Architects, which was designed for the 2022 Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse and features cabinetry with stained glass.
"It works as a counterbalance to all the saturated colors in our interiors right now, lends a 'been here forever' vibe, and aligns with our yearnings for the comfort of our grandparents' home," says Studio Dearborn founder Sarah Robertson of dark stained wood cabinetry. This kitchen by the designer is a prime example.
To match the floors of this home in Leeds, New York, Shapeless Studio stained the new white oak cabinetry. “It keeps with the home’s warmth and makes everything feel a part of the building,” says designer Jess Hinshaw.
If you have open cabinets and don't love the way they look, a simple hack is to DIY a curtain to cover them. Opt for café curtains or measure and cut your chosen fabric accordingly and then hang it from the bottom of the counter with a rod. In this kitchen, designer Phoebe Howard matched the curtain pattern to the ceiling wallpaper for high impact.
For a colorful but not overwhelming look, paint your cabinetry in two pastels. In this 1940s bungalow, designer Laura Jenkins chose Stone Blue and Teresa's Green by Farrow & Ball. A peachy Fireclay Tile backsplash makes it extra playful.
Bright green cabinetry adds a much-needed pop of color to this kitchen by designer Elizabeth Hay. Potted flowers and patterned rugs enliven the space. The white walls and ceiling beams make it feel more airy and open.
Sneak extra storage into your kitchen by not only installing cabinets above the counters but also snaking the cupboards around the room, like over the fridge. (Just don't forget the step stool.) Take a cue from this tiny kitchen designed by Anthon