Appliances that blend with the cabinets are the newest trend in creating seamless kitchen designs. Match these appliances to the color of your cabinets for a satisfying look. Double wall ovens sit subtly between a pantry and shiplap cabinet end panels to elevate the farmhouse design of the room.
23 Custom Cabinet End Panels for a High-End Design
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Published: December 17, 2023
Updated: December 12, 2023
Cabinet end panels keep your kitchen looking good from every angle while adding a customized appearance to the room. These panels are the finishing touch on an already well-designed kitchen and can add a clean finish that the best designers are able to achieve.
You often find these end panels on a kitchen island where the sides are displayed in the center of the kitchen. One way to make sure the look stands out is to match it with a similar element in the room. That means adding shiplap panels if they are used on the surrounding walls or farmhouse X designs if you are designing a farmhouse-style space. Not every area benefits from decorative panels. Some look better with a simple flat panel painted in a flattering shade that matches the aesthetic.
Let the gallery of ideas below inspire you to find the cabinet end panels that suit your kitchen.
02 of Dramatic Wallpaper for a Modern Kitchen
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Witness the power of a dramatic floral wallpaper applied to kitchen walls by testing it around your cooking area. A modern look is achieved in the details of this space, from shaker cabinets to glossy tile flooring. The reflective nature of the vent hood appears as a mirror-like element, giving this room a unique look.
03 of Ideas for a Kitchen Alcove
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Create the ultimate dining experience in a kitchen with a beautiful wooden island with open shelving to display tableware. Utilize a kitchen alcove fully by installing a stylish range and spice niches. These small areas provide extraordinary opportunities for storage to keep cooking essentials close at hand.
04 of Industrial Elements Added to a Kitchen Design
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Adding an industrial quality, like these metal counter stools, to a kitchen design transforms a homey kitchen into a more eccentric space. Enhance the custom qualities through small additions like Edison or exposed bulbs. The wooden island in this kitchen reflects gray undertones from the surroundings.
05 of Mature Design Created With Wood Cabinets
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Classic wooden cabinets inspire a mature style in a kitchen with granite countertops. The end panels and crown molding create a sharp and distinguished design. A chrome bar is mounted on one side panel, hosting a small hanging plant and a folded towel as a small decorative addition.
06 of Seamless Panels Embrace a Modern Style
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Modern decor is combined in inventive ways to produce a kitchen design with unexpected twists. One of the crucial elements in contemporary design is to have spectacular statement lighting showcased in central areas. Black cabinets are tucked into an alcove and bordered by seamless wood panels.
07 of Farmhouse Crosses on a Kitchen Island
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Replace basic island end panels with ones that celebrate the room’s aesthetic. The famous wooden farmhouse crosses are featured at the end of this island, paired with white shiplap. Consider adding a small breakfast table to offer varied seating options to the wooden chairs placed along the island counter.
08 of Soft Contrast of Wood and White
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Take a gentle approach to contrast with a white kitchen island that incorporates wooden side panels. The same mixture of colors is found on a kitchen wall where the upper cabinets are white while the lower cabinets showcase a wooden style. A flat panel design for the cabinets helps to draw focus to the glossy white tile backsplash along the back of the room.
09 of Tray Ceiling Borders a Shiplap Kitchen
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Two unique rounded stools placed beneath an island countertop overhang produce an inviting look around the gray island. The panels are made to match the shiplap walls of the kitchen, but they are painted gray for a slight contrast. Pot lights are installed on the perimeter of the tray ceiling to maximize light.
10 of Wood Flooring Brings Warmth to a White Kitchen
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Step into a magical kitchen where pristine white countertops cover shaker cabinets. Wood flooring extends through the kitchen, providing the white cabinets with a warm color comparison. Wood elements are evenly distributed throughout the kitchen with the help of a wood vent hood.
11 of Individual Wreaths Hung on Counter Stools
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Don’t miss an opportunity to decorate each stool individually with its own seasonal wreath. Individualized seating decor highlights the season without occupying space in the most utility-based room. Hang similar decor on a vent hood to incorporate other areas into the holiday design.
12 of Lantern Pendants and Exposed Wood Beams
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Black board and batten cabinet end panels look stunning against the modern white countertop of this kitchen island. Two black lantern pendants infuse a farmhouse accent that flows smoothly into the open-concept living room. The high ceilings are equipped with exposed wood beams to bring warmth to all-white walls.
13 of Wood Features for a Charming Country Kitchen
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In this charming country kitchen, you will discover the impact of natural light on white walls and cabinets. Incorporating specific wood features, like a vent hood or an island countertop, creates an image of variety, leaving the kitchen with a customized look. Add some glass-paneled cabinets to introduce that classic country character.
14 of Different Island Shapes To Maximize Utility
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Before deciding on a kitchen island, explore options that differ from the regular rectangles. This will allow you to utilize more space while increasing seating options. This island embraces the farmhouse aesthetic, with corbels applied to the black countertop overhang.
15 of Double Islands Embrace the Kitchen’s Size
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With ample space to showcase a unique style, this designer has opted for a double-island look with infusions of wood and beige. This combination creates the perfect balance of these two elements. Pendant chain lengths cater to the slope of the ceiling, where a large beam enhances the vaulted ceiling.
16 of Contrasting Counter Stools Beside a White Island
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Celebrate the famous image of a farmhouse X by using this design as end paneling for a kitchen island. This style works best when the surrounding drawers or cabinets showcase an equally decorative design or trim. Choose contrasting counter stools to emphasize each piece’s unique character.
17 of Gold Hardware Adds a Glimmering Accent
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Enjoy the glimmering accents of gold hardware, which create a glamorous look in this classic kitchen. Wood-look tile flooring acts as a modern alternative to a beloved feature. Hang pendants or a chandelier over a kitchen island where pot lights provide the most illumination to draw attention to a specific area.
18 of Creating Unique Island End Panels
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Different mediums can be combined to produce cabinet end panels that look stunning from any angle. Pair the panels with columns that support an island countertop overhang while providing contrast. Add a third component to the design with a gray quartz countertop that blends the two shades.
19 of Charming Details to Enhance a Modern Range
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Take ceiling decor seriously and bless your kitchen with a pairing of white shiplap and matching beams to set the tone for a perfect country kitchen. A modern stainless steel range is complete with a charming vent hood supported by white corbels. With two windows on the sides, the range and hood are best installed in the center.
20 of Frosted Pantry Door Between White Shaker Cabinets
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Classic white shaker cabinets surround the frosted pantry door in the corner of this well-illuminated kitchen. Vintage-style lantern pendants are suspended above a gorgeous kitchen island with plenty of seating. The under-cabinet lighting gives the room a warm glow.
21 of Cabinet End Panels Showcase Vertical Shiplap
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Store your favorite wines in upper cubbies specially designed to accommodate bottles. Installing a crossed divider in the cubbies will allow for needed separation while adding a farmhouse-style detail. White shiplap island panels match the aesthetic, creating a bond between the kitchen and the wood flooring.
22 of A Soft Kitchen Style Welcomes Interesting Features
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Interesting features accentuate a soft design filled with white and light wood tones. Between the upper and lower cabinets, a thin horizontal window acts as the picture of modernity. Rattan pendants welcome a bohemian accent to the room’s style.
23 of Seamless Kitchen Design Without Hardware
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Ribbons of gray give this kitchen’s island and backsplash a stunning, cracked appearance. A hardware-free design paired with a slab backsplash is the ultimate way to create seamlessness in a kitchen. The stainless steel range and wood flooring produce a look of variety among all-white features.
