There are designs available to make your cabinets appear more decorative, including the arched panel design seen in this farmhouse kitchen. The sides of the cabinets display a shiplap design, while black hardware is attached to the fronts. Stainless steel appliances are installed in the center of the cabinets.
29 Surprising Kitchen Cabinet Ideas You Need To See
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Published: August 29, 2023
Updated: November 21, 2023
The thought of selecting or painting your cabinets may not make your creative side jump for joy, but with help from our kitchen cabinet ideas, we may be able to change that. Cabinets are the heart and soul of every kitchen, and they deserve to be refreshed now and then as a thank-you for all their hard work!
Let’s start with the wildest concept: different cabinet styles in one kitchen! Yes, that means we can satisfy our love for simplicity with flat-paneled cabinets and explore new options with shaker cabinets all in the same space. These features are so attractive you may even consider installing floor-to-ceiling cabinets that can double as a pantry. It is all about mixing sizes and styles to create your ideal look while providing all the storage you need. Look through the images below for kitchen cabinet ideas that will blow your mind.
02 of Plenty of Storage in a Compact Kitchen
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Embracing compact kitchens is as easy as searching for little hideaways and shelving to store your items. This little kitchen features natural wood shelves that flank a vented cabinet. With white cabinets installed on the lower portion of the walls, this is all you need to make miracles happen.
03 of Marbled Floor Tile and Decorative Backsplash
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With marbled tile flooring and an eye-catching backsplash creating a decorative kitchen appearance, the cabinets are made to reflect a more simple look. Simple cabinet designs are a good choice for complementing kitchens with highly decorative features. Keep things simple with a stainless steel hood anchored above a matching range.
04 of Kitchen Cabinet Ideas for Farmhouse Kitchens
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Perk up a farmhouse kitchen with the subtle luxury of brass hardware installed on white cabinets. Glossy white tiles are used as a backsplash that covers adjoining walls. Wood elements appear as we move towards the kitchen island, with a butcher block countertop and wooden cross-back chairs.
05 of Gray Cabinets Embellished With Brass Hardware
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Gray cabinets offer an immediate modern upgrade to any kitchen they inhabit, but with brass hardware, you can emphasize this look far beyond what typical hardware can do. The beige countertops and backsplash create a barrier of neutrality between cabinets. The homey accents make a space special, so place a small decorative arrangement on the countertops to make the space your own.
06 of Stone Backsplash Surrounded by White Cabinets
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A white farmhouse kitchen hosts spacious kitchen drawers, accentuated by nickel pulls. After gazing at the eye-catching island, you are directed immediately to a stone backsplash that borders a window and the surrounding walls. White shaker cabinets share the wall, complementing the backsplash with a toned-down appearance.
07 of Laundry Room With Beige Cabinets
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This laundry room offers an image of focused decor with beige cabinets huddled on the corner walls. It’s not often you see such a modern and clutter-free laundry room, but this proves that any space can be transformed into an organized paradise. With a small window welcoming natural light, the pristine white walls and countertops gleam in the sunlight.
08 of Slanted Ceiling Kitchen Maximizes Countertop Space
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An interesting ceiling shape prevents upper cabinets from being possible in this kitchen, but a shelf mounted over the countertop saves the day, leaving space for decor. Surround a white subway tile backsplash with painted eggshell walls for a subtle contrast fit for a kitchen. Maximize space in unusually shaped kitchens with countertops that extend into the corners.
09 of Moveable Island With Open Shelf
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Check out this cute farmhouse kitchen, where the typical island style has been cast aside and replaced with a moveable island featuring an open shelf. The quirky details continue with a spiral mat placed before the kitchen sink. Although the cabinets are painted a simple shade of white, the cabinet design enhances the overall look giving them a more decorative appearance.
10 of Wood Flooring and Creamy White Kitchen Cabinets
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Space in this kitchen is used to its maximum potential, with floor-to-ceiling cabinets bordering the walls. A black range is the only feature that creates separation between white cabinets. Wood flooring extends across the kitchen from the cabinets to French doors that lead outside.
11 of Gray Cabinets Adorned With Gold Hardware
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Light gray cabinets produce a stunning look when adorned with unique gold hardware. A white grid backsplash merges with white countertops, creating a seamless look. A wood frame bordering the kitchen window reminds us that we are looking at a modernized form of a farmhouse kitchen.
12 of Neutral Décor Alongside Eye-catching Lighting
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You have to love a kitchen where floor-to-ceiling cabinets act as a pantry. A simple kitchen design needs a stunning feature to add interest. This can be accomplished with an eye-catching light fixture. The blend of neutral decor and minimal accessories creates a relaxing environment.
13 of Masterful Creation of a Two-tone Kitchen
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A two-tone kitchen is thrilling to observe, especially when it includes unique color pairings like a navy blue island and light gray cabinets. Apply matching hardware all over your kitchen to create cohesion between features with varying colors. Everything in this kitchen is perfectly thought out, with the appliances fitting between the cabinets.
14 of Built-in Appliances for a Kitchen
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Elongated pulls are an eye-catching addition to modern farmhouse kitchens that can alter the look of your space. A white shiplap hood shares the upper wall with crossed cabinets and glass panels. All kitchen appliances are built into the cabinets and countertops, creating a seamless effect.
15 of Stacked Cabinets for a Cottage-style Design
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There are always ways to make traditional features into something completely different, and in this kitchen, it is done with smaller cabinets instead of larger cabinets. Achieving a similar look is possible if you keep the cottage style in mind and install stacked cabinets over a subway tile backsplash. An arched design is featured on each cabinet and complemented with black pulls.
16 of Wood Flooring Provides Warmth to Country Kitchen
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A country kitchen filled with unique accents is exactly what you will find in this space. The wood flooring brings warmth to the area, which features modern elements. At the end of a marbled countertop, you find a wall of gray cabinets painted with a sage green undertone.
17 of Black Accents Enhance a White Kitchen
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Feel your mood instantly lighten in this all-white kitchen filled with farmhouse accents. If you have always dreamed of an all-white kitchen, use new techniques to achieve the look so the outcome isn’t bland. This particular kitchen uses a blend of tiles, glass panels, marble, and black accents to achieve a look worthy of envy.
18 of Flat Paneled Cabinets for a Simple Design
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Simplicity is always welcome in a kitchen where the design is accentuated through contrast. With white flat-paneled cabinets covering one wall, the space relies on a black range and accents to create a powerful look. The kitchen is not lacking decorative elements, with woven shades and a patterned mat providing all the necessary embellishments.
19 of Wood Elements and White Features
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There is a lot to see in this compact kitchen, with wood elements mingling among a white backsplash and countertops. A corner cabinet with glass panels and a crossed design provides variety, including the shape and size of the cabinetry. Stainless steel appliances are fitted between the countertops and draped with a decorative towel.
20 of Unique Lighting To Separate Spaces
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This open kitchen makes room for an island and a small dining area by selecting furniture suited to the size of the space. Use different lighting styles over specific areas to create a sense of independence and separation. Employ the same method with seating choices. You may want to pair woven stools with an island countertop and surround the dining table with industrial chairs.
21 of Beige Marble Countertop With Dried Flower Display
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These handsome dark-stained wood kitchen cabinets are fitted with stainless steel appliances. The kitchen is finished with beige marble countertops and black hardware. A brown dried flower centerpiece in a black vase is placed on a round black decorative tray on the island.
22 of Kitchen Cabinet Ideas With a Subtle Contrast
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We can’t take our eyes off this custom hood that leaves a cooktop stove sheltered in an alcove. Entirely using one wall is achieved with cabinets installed across the bottom of the wall and floor-to-ceiling cabinets on either side. Employ a subtle contrast of beige and white to form a slight distinction between areas.
23 of Spacious Kitchen With Beige Cabinets
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Take advantage of a spacious kitchen with a large island spanning across the middle of the room. A soft shade of beige paint covers the cabinets, which differ in height, shape, and accessories. The light wood flooring and white countertops create a smooth blend of decor.
24 of Different Cabinet Styles in One Kitchen
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There is no need to commit to one cabinet style when there are so many to choose from, so pair shaker cabinets and flat-paneled cabinets together to create a masterpiece of styles. You may want to isolate each design in different areas for a more uniform look and use the same gold pull on each cabinet to create cohesion. A black wall-mounted bar displays kitchen utensils doubling as wall decor.
25 of Crown Molding for Cabinet Tops
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A seamless design is created in this kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator that fits perfectly between white shaker cabinets. The slight space between the cabinets and ceiling allows for crown molding to be installed around the tops of the cabinets. A chrome gooseneck faucet matches the kitchen hardware and further modernizes the kitchen.
26 of White Crown Molding Above a Dark Grey Counter
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This kitchen features white walls, a white hood, white cabinets, and a white subway tile backsplash. White crown molding for kitchen cabinets is installed between the cabinets and the ceiling. A brown bottle sits next to a still life picture in a gold frame on the dark grey counter.
27 of Venetian Plaster Hood and Beige Kitchen Cabinets
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Beige kitchen cabinets are adorned with brass hardware and installed around a white range. Additional shaker cabinets are complete with white crown molding and anchored to a white countertop. A Venetian plaster hood is displayed above a white backsplash.
28 of Holiday Décor Shelf Display in White Kitchen
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White opens shelves hang on the wall between a corner kitchen cabinet and a window glowing with bright, natural light. The shelves are decorated with colorful mixing bowls, stacked dishes, a small Christmas tree, and other holiday decor. A wooden tray displays mugs and cups with vibrant colors on the white counter. A stand mixer and other small appliances are arranged on the counter next to white canisters. A kitchen island sits in the middle of the room under two pendant lights and displays a mug tree with red and white mugs. Tea towels and a cutting board hangs from the side of the island.
29 of Stainless Steel Appliances and Subway Tile
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Creating a farmhouse kitchen without ornaments and homey accents is not as tricky as you would think. Lean towards modern elements like stainless steel appliances and incorporate traditional features like white subway tile and black grout. The flooring matters, so select something with the appearance of wood or a more natural look.
