Kitchen Cabinets Door Design and Decoration

on Sunday, May 15, 2011

Kitchen Cabinets Door Design and Decoration

There are many ways ways for decorating kitchen cabinets doors and Cabinetsforkitchen listed most of it below.

Wood Veneer : Many people will make a decision to use wood veneer not only for cabinet doors, but also for the sides of your cabinet box. You can then stain it to match each other. Wood veneer is a thin piece of solid wood that is normally applied to plywood or particleboard with glue to give it strength. It cost less than solid wood, its uniform in finish and its grain very consistent. Using wood veneer in cabinet doors provides reliability by minimizing its shrinking and increase in climate changes which in the end eliminates cracking and splitting.


Stain : A great way to improve, and add color to natural wood cabinets.

Paint : If you decide to paint your cabinet doors, you have collection of colors to choose from. Painting also allows you to be artistic and make different effects. It can be made to look smooth, glossy, or utensils can be used to give it a special texture. Keep in mind, however, that paint will ultimately reveal hairline cracks at the joints of solid wood doors. These cracks are formed when the wood expands and contracts.

Glass : Cabinets with glass can be ripped or etched with a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal angle. Some have a preference that the glass be ribbed or etched so that it hides what is behind the cabinet door. You also have the option of making the glass clear or colored.

Plastic Laminate : Plastic laminate is another great way to decorate your cabinet doors. It is accessible in all kinds of colors, patterns, and textures. Many choose to use plastic laminate because it is very durable, stain-resistant, and easy to clean. Plastic laminates can be decorated with a stainless steel, brass, or wood trim or you can pay more for solid-color laminate.

Polyester : Polyester can be used on cabinets in a related fashion as paint. However, it is definitely more costly than paint and requires much more time and effort to get your desired results. It can be either glossy or matte finish. The final results are often appreciated more so than paint finish because polyester fills the pores of the door giving it a solid look and feel.

Stainless Steel : Stainless steel can bring a very shiny look to your kitchen. Stainless steel is resistant to corrosion and staining, low protection and is relatively inexpensive, but it does show fingerprints and scratches. The metal covers an inner core material which prevents it from sounding to clangy. It is also available in several colors.