Styles of Cabinet Refacings

If you're wondering what type of cabinet doors and drawer fronts to get, take a look at this list to get some ideas about what might best match your style.

Craftsman Cabinets:  If you like the look of the Arts and Crafts era, which valued simple lines and fine furniture craftsmanship, go for richly-colored kitchen cabinets with a simple woodwork design, or consider choosing glass-paned cabinet doors to display the dishes behind.  Individual, freestanding cabinets, and wrought-iron hardware can also add to this kitchen style.

Contemporary Cabinets:  The contemporary kitchen is simple, slick, and chic.  For a contemporary kitchen, go for a minimalist look.  Don't choose cabinet doors with any extra curves or ornamentation.  Choose flush cabinet doors and drawer fronts that create an overall flat look, as well as simple, straight door handles.

Country Kitchen:  For a country kitchen look, choose cabinets that are comfortable and casual.  Using bead board as the front of the cabinet door creates a country look, as does leaving certain shelves open to display cooking utensils.  Using glaze to give your cabinets a slightly distressed look can amplify the country feeling.

Old World Kitchen:  The Old World style kitchen is intricate and ornate, yet sturdy.  Choose cabinets with fancy molding and designs that look as much like a piece of French or Italian furniture as cabinets.

Romantic Kitchen:  Fancy, feminine, flourishes--these words call to mind what a romantic kitchen is all about.  To create this kitchen style, choose cabinet doors and drawer fronts with soft, intricate details carved into them.  To really capture the romantic look, install cabinets that go all the way to the ceiling.  Any floral, ornamental detailing adds to this look.

Refacing your kitchen cabinets takes preparation and planning, so make sure you do the homework ahead of time.  If you do, you're more likely to end up with a kitchen style you love.