Modern Kitchen Design - Upper Cabinets

While many modern kitchen designers have stuck to the tried and true design of having only one level, there is nothing to say that a modern kitchen can't have upper cabinets. In fact, an upper kitchen cabinet often looks much better than the traditional lower cabinets, and it also helps to give the look of a higher quality. Let's take a look at a few options for having upper cabinets in your kitchen.

What you choose will depend on your taste and what you think is best for your kitchen. Upper cabinets, in most cases, will be taller than lower cabinets. They will usually look like full width, open cabinets, but they will have less width than the traditional cabinet. You can also choose to get wood in them, although solid wood will work just as well if you have a very dark or rich color scheme.

The main thing to remember when choosing between open and enclosed cabinets is the depth of the space. If you have to cut into your walls to fit a cabinet, then the results will be under built and look strange.

A good way to get an idea of what type of cabinet you will need is to look at pictures of what you think your style of kitchen will look like. Then have someone with you who can show you various pictures and the types of cabinets they are used with. Some of these people may be able to help you find the right style, but you will probably want to do some of the research yourself.

If you choose to have a solid wood cabinet, then the counter tops in the kitchen will most likely need to be changed as well. It's important to remember that the key to this type of design is to keep everything within the same style so that the effect will look as unified as possible. Lower counters, while not usually open, can work just as well, as long as they fit with the upper cabinet layout.

You will also need to decide on how you want your cabinets to be laid out. There are three different types of design for this, depending on how much depth you want, and also where you will put them. Your cabinets will generally either be wall to wall, side to side, or open up to show the counter top.

If you will use open cabinets, you will need to install a system for taking the drawers out of the upper cabinets. This is not usually a difficult job, as most are made out of stainless steel. However, there are some of the drawers that come with the cabinets that are designed to be easy to open without removing the whole drawer unit.

Cabinets that can be removed are also called free-standing cabinets. This option can be used when the counter top is deep enough for the drawers to go all the way down to the floor, without a bridge forming. This is a great option for counters that are thick or uneven, since it can make the process of installing new cabinets a lot easier.

Another popular types of cabinet include corner cabinets, which look similar to open cabinets. This is perfect for homeowners who do not want to have to use more than one level in their kitchen. Corner cabinets often do not fit a full width of the wall, so you will need to measure the kitchen, and plan accordingly.

Pullout models are also an option. These are cabinets that fold up and are hung on the wall. In most cases, these are best installed with a specially-designed and fabricated pullout pull and bracket.

When you are looking at upper cabinets, the overall design of the kitchen will play a part in how it will appear from the outside. If you are going for a clean and crisp look, then using a modern kitchen designer that uses the tried and true design is the best bet.

If you want to create an open, airy look, then getting upper cabinets with raised paneling, and exposed hardware will be the way to go. For traditional kitchens, you may want to consider the pullout styles and even if the look is considered "un-modern" by today's standards, it is still considered a classic.