Kitchen Units – Different Types And Styles

October 11th, 2018 5:23pm

During the remodeling process, many homeowners overlook choosing kitchen units -- but picking the perfect kitchen unit is key to creating the kitchen of your dreams. Not only do kitchen units tie together your aesthetic choices, but they are also a fundamental part of kitchen storage. The guide below will help you learn more about the differences between types of kitchen units so you can determine which one is right for your needs.

 

Types Of Units

Single and Double Format: These are the most common kitchen units. They are straightforward in their design and come with a hinged door and a handle. Thanks to their simplicity, single and double format kitchen units are available in a wide range of color, finish, stain, and feature options. One popular feature is soft close doors. These use a mechanism in the hinge that slows down when it's closed so you won't hear a loud slam when closing your kitchen unit doors.

Top Box Kitchen Units: Top box kitchen units are exactly what they sound like: boxes. Instead of having a rectangular shape like single and double format models, these square boxes are primarily used above stoves and ranges. Like single and double format models, these kitchen units come in every color, finish, stain, and feature option you can imagine. While these kitchen units won't work well with ranges that are in the middle of your kitchen, they work great with a kitchen island if anchored from the ceiling.

Corner and Angled Units: Angled units work well for people who want a better flow formation and a less boxy look from their corner cabinets. These kitchen units also come in a variety of colors, styles, and shapes.

 

Styles Of Units

Once you decide what type of kitchen unit is most functional for your kitchen needs, you will have to decide what aesthetic style best fits your design. All of these styles of kitchen units are available in a range of color and finish options.

Shaker Style Cabinets: Like Shaker style furniture, these cabinets have clean lines and a simple style. These work well in contemporary and traditional kitchens.

Louvered: This style has a more has a more laid-back, cabana-like feel. Like louver shutters, they have slats of wood going down the front of the cabinet.

Flat: Flat kitchen units have -- you guessed it -- flat faces with no designs or intricate decor patterns. These work best in sleek, modern kitchens.

Inset: This style of kitchen unit features an inset around the frame of the door. This more complicated style makes them a bit more high-end in cost, as they take longer to make and require specialized production technology. However, they look elegant and simple, and work well in traditionally styled kitchens.

Custom Style: If you want, you can also completely customize your kitchen units, right down to the handles. While the number of choices can be overwhelming for some homeowners, many choose custom kitchen units because it allows them to create a kitchen that is uniquely their own -- a space that is perfect for their lifestyle and personality.

 

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