The cabinets make the kitchen. There is nothing worse than deciding to modernize your kitchen and discovering that the new range and refrigerator are drowned out by old, scratched cabinets. Yes it is true that your other appliances add to the aesthetics of the kitchen but if the cabinets are old and worn it won’t matter which appliances are contained within the worn down cabinetry.
Why white?
- White cabinets accent any choice of appliance
- White opens up the kitchen space making any kitchen appear bigger
- White cabinets compliment any style whether contemporary or country
What about the dirt?
White kitchen cabinetry is only now becoming popular because of new technologies in cabinets. A new material called thermo foil makes white cabinets less prone to staining. White kitchen cabinets treated with thermo foil are going to have a smooth surface. The nice thing is that it is relatively inexpensive to fit thermo foil to your current cabinets. Maintenance on white kitchen cabinets is not any harder than maintenance on other cabinets. The newer technologies in paints and elements like thermo foil make white kitchen cabinets as easy to care for as any other type of cabinet.
Cost?
The cost of white kitchen cabinets varies as much as the cost of other features in your home. It all depends on what you want and of course what you have to spend. If you have remodeled your entire kitchen and discover that you didn’t quite leave enough for a new set of cabinets, don’t fret. You can resurface your cabinets.
Resurfacing your cabinets is much cheaper that purchasing new cabinets. Even if you have decided that you want to add thermo foil to your current cabinets the cost is still low. Adding thermo foil will cost between $1,000 and $3,000 depending on the size of your current kitchen. The paint costs will also vary depending on brand, finish and amount needed. This is also a great option for those wanting white kitchen cabinets who may want to be a little more hands on with their remodel.
If you are thinking about purchasing white kitchen cabinets there are plenty of lower cost options. You don’t need to go to a cabinet store. Places like Lowe’s and Home Depot offer quality cabinets that may not break the bank. If you compare costs including the time it takes for you to resurface your current cabinets you may discover that purchasing white cabinets is a better option for you.
Which white is right?
Now choosing the color of the cabinets may be the best part of choosing white cabinets. Choosing the color of your white kitchen cabinets will depend heavily on the accents that you have for your cabinets as well as other aspects of your kitchen like countertops, washer & dryer and refrigerator. If you want a white that really pops then the standard BRIGHT WHITE may be best option for you. If you want a softer color choosing an off-white or eggshell may be the way to go. Don’t think that because you have settled on white that your creativity may be subdued.
There is no question that kitchen cabinetry is an important feature of any home. Take your time, do the research, and lock in the cabinetry that best suits your needs, your preferences, and last but not least, your budget.