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Which Style of Kitchen Cabinet is Right for You?

If you haven't given much thought to choosing cabinets, you might not realize how many different factors affect the look and functionality of this seemingly simple kitchen design element. When remodeling your kitchen, it can come as a surprise that you need to make so many choices regarding the materials, color, placement, style and size of each cabinet. We're here to help you cut down on the overwhelm factor by suggesting some ideas for how to determine which style of kitchen cabinet is right for you.Overall, some of the most significant home design styles are as follows:

Contemporary
Modern
Transitional
Traditional

When you remodel your kitchen, it's advisable to pinpoint which of these styles you find most pleasing, and to aim for planning your entire kitchen design in that style. If you're located in Michigan, and you're not sure which of these styles is right for you, we can help point you in the right direction. We have sources for high-quality cabinetry and fixtures that integrate well with every kitchen style. Here in Michigan, traditional and transitional styles have been popular lately, but there's high demand for kitchen design work in each of these major styles. Kitchen cabinet door designs often fall into one of several main categories:

Flat Panel Kitchen Cabinet Doors

Just like you'd expect from what the name suggests, flat panel cabinets incorporate a flat panel into the center area of the cabinet door. This style of cabinetry is appealing to homeowners for its simplicity. If you want your cabinets to be appealing, yet not the first design element that people notice in your kitchen, then flat panel cabinets might be the style you're looking for.This simple design feature is surprisingly effective in a variety of different kitchen environments.If you're upgrading your cabinetry in a modern style kitchen, you might want to consider installing flat panel cabinet doors, along with matching flat panel drawer fronts. Flat panel cabinets offer a clean, minimalist look that coordinates well with the modernist aesthetic.Flat panel cabinet doors are versatile. They can also work well in contemporary, transitional or traditional kitchen designs.

Raised Panel Cabinetry

If you're remodeling a classic or traditional kitchen, raised panel cabinetry give you the look and style you want to consider. This type of cabinetry also works well with some regional kitchen styles, such as Americana style or French country style.

Slab Doors

If you prefer a modern or contemporary look in your kitchen, plain slab cabinet doors might appeal to you.

Mullion Doors

A mullion is a type of door that incorporates both glass and other materials in a pattern that's decorative as well as functional. For example, you might have a mullion configuration that includes a grid of glass windowpane style elements, divided by aluminum strips.If you're located in Michigan, and considering a kitchen remodel, we invite you to give us a call. We'd be delighted to show you some choices for cabinetry styles that would look sensational in your kitchen. We'll get you a fast, dependable estimate for the work you're interested in doing.Build the home of your dreams with Kurtis Kitchen & Bath. Find us online at https://www.kurtiskitchen.com/, visit our showrooms in Clarkston, Livonia, Royal Oak, Woodhaven, and Utica MI, or call us at 1-888-Kurtis-1.

Reviews

From start to finish Kurtis was a great company to work with. From the initial contact and design concept with Gregory Holster to the cabinet drop off team, the install team led by project manager Jeff Tuomi and the countertop company, the project was on time and all work was performed beyond expectations. This was greatly appreciated seeing as it was completed on December 23. All the people involved were professional and did an excellent job.

Ken M.

Shanna was our project consultant. Picking out cabinets along with counters can be somewhat overwhelming but her knowledge & experience helped us make the right decisions. Dylan & Juwan unloaded truck & Dylan check off ship ticket to make sure all boxes were accounted for. Courteous & pleasant to talk to…nice job of stacking everything neatly in our garage. We couldn't be more pleased with the service & so happy with our kitchen

Deborah D.

We recently worked with Lauren on cabinetry for a master bathroom renovation. She was great to work on the design and selections. Lauren was efficient and responsive from cabinet selection through ordering. Our overall installation was smooth. We had some unforeseen circumstances impacting our ability to accept delivery of our cabinets on the initial agreed upon date. Kurtis was very accommodating in rescheduling delivery given our project challenges. We couldn't be happier with our cabinets for this project.

Shannon O.

We had complete renovations to our kitchen and main bathroom. From start to finish, the design with Shanna was exactly what we asked for and Jeff stayed on top of the renovations, communicating each step of the way. Every worker was professional and the final product is elegant and functional. We were very happy with Kurtis and would choose Shanna and Jeff again.

Eileen M.

We love our new kitchen! Kurtis Kitchen & Bath did an outstanding job, and Adrian at the Clarkston location was exceptional to work with—creative, patient, and really listened to what we wanted. The project was well-organized, and we went from demo to a fully functioning kitchen in just 30 days. Highly recommend!

Carter C.