Kitchen Remodeling

Kitchen Cabinets: The Basics

Upgrading kitchen cabinets is a major remodeling project that can drastically increase the market value of your home. Before you begin your kitchen remodeling project, you should know the basic categories and styles of kitchen cabinets that are available to you.

Traditional
Traditional kitchen cabinets come in all shapes and sizes. Oak is a popular wood for kitchen remodeling, along with maple, hickory, and cherry. A heavier wood may be more expensive, but choosing a quality solid wood will have a positive effect on your home's market value. You can stain woods in a variety of shades to match your design dream.

Traditional kitchen cabinets come in a variety of styles, including:

  • Shaker:with a recessed panel and strips running down the center and along the edges
  • Country:more casual and plain with recessed or raised door panels and no ornate elements
In terms of market value, a high-quality traditional cabinet is a safe bet. You can provide variety by using different stains, accessories, and finishes for traditional cabinet work. Use your kitchen remodeling project to bring your home's style together, or make your kitchen a distinctive room of its own.

Contemporary
Contemporary kitchen remodeling details can be an important contribution that increases your home market value. You may not want to spring for the latest color or style because those trends may not last.

Contemporary kitchen cabinets vary widely, but could include:

  • Modern:takes risks with materials like metal and bright colors or finishess
  • French Country:fits cabinets in a vertical space, making the rest of the kitchen seem larger

Keep the market value of your home in mind as you begin your kitchen remodeling project, and choose styles and colors that might appeal to a wide variety of home buyers.
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