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Kitchen doors materials have advanced considerably over the last few years and the choice of kitchen doors is now bewildering. |
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Everybody has a different taste and the look of your kitchen doors will represent your personal style. Because kitchen cabinet doors are the face of the kitchen, it will be very important that you choose a finish you want to look at for quite a number of years. Keep in mind that, whichever material you choose to use for your cabinets, durability and low maintenance have to be the key to your choice. As most of the cabinet carcasses nowadays are made of chipboard, the only thing you have to worry about is the finish of the kitchen doors. First of all it is important to choose which material you want to use for the kitchen doors. Kitchen Doors - Wood If you choose wood kitchen doors will you go for solid wood or wood veneer? The latter is cheaper and is less under the influence of weather conditions. The humidity and temperature outside have an effect on solid wood kitchen doors, but the biggest influence comes from the changes in temperature and humidity due to the activities in the kitchen. Besides that, veneer will also give more uniformity, as a piece of wood is cut into thin strips to cover all the door. Wood itself is available in all kinds of colour's, but it can also be glossed, painted, colour washed or waxed to give it the finish you prefer. Kitchen Doors - Laminate Laminate kitchen doors have endless possibilities in colour, texture and shine, even more than wood. You can go for a soft look with creamy colours and a matt finish or, if you want to make a real statement, choose the Italian kitchen doors style with shining fronts and bold colours. Especially in this style the choice of handles and other finishes will really set the kitchen off. A great advantage of laminate kitchen doors is that they are virtually maintenance-free. Wood needs a lot of love and attention as it is a natural product and prone to changes in temperature and humidity, but laminate only needs the occasional wipe or two and it is clean again. Whereas laminate kitchen worktops might not be the best choice in the long run, laminate kitchen doors suffer from a lot less wear and tear and will stay fresh for a good number of years. Other Kitchen doors Kitchen doors in wood and laminate will most likely be the basic materials to use. One type of storage and one type of material can look a bit monotonous in a large room. Use glass kitchen doors for protected display of your crockery, or use frosted glass for a concealed, but still open look. Glass will look beautiful in both traditional and contemporary rooms, whereas frosted glass works best in a contemporary kitchen. Stainless steel is another material used for kitchen doors, but mostly for worktop and appliances. It gives its own character. It looks clean, shiny and professional. It is easy to keep clean as well and is very durable, but can be very costly. If you choose to use stainless steel for your cupboards, make sure your room doesn't get a clinical feel about it. Try to combine it with wood or a warm colour on the wall. |