Affordably Stylish
Stylish yet affordable stock cabinetry is within reach. Aristokraft produces this attractive Radford door line with a square mitered style and raised center panel. These cabinets are made of top-of-the-line cherry hardwood. That gives a uniformly tight grain that offers subtle detailing for modern sophistication. Cabinet drawers have slab fronts made from a single solid piece of wood. These cabinets are finished in a soothing Cocoa glaze for comfy kitchen appeal. This door style also is available in maple with five other finishes.
Three cabinet construction alternatives allow some variation in materials. You can also opt for smart-stop mechanisms that provide gentle controlled door closings.
Bonus: Aristokraft cabinetry has been certified by the Environmental Stewardship Program of the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association.
Cost: Prices are determined by individual dealers in its network.
For more info: Visit Aristokraft.
Upscale with flair
At first, the Roxburgh-style cabinetry from Aristokraft seems like a classic for a cottage or farmhouse-style kitchen. But it has taken on a new twist geared to younger consumers. With a recessed veneer center panel and wider rails, the Roxburgh will suit broader design needs. The change-up makes this door style less of a niche and better able to embrace eclectic uses. The cabinets are of maple, a wood of subtle grain markings. The cabinets pictured feature an Autumn finish. Eight other finishes are available. Drawers offer the optional smart-stop mechanism for controlled closings.
Bonus: Aristokraft cabinetry has been certified by the Environmental Stewardship Program of the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association.
Cost: Prices are determined by individual dealers in its network.
For more info: Aristokraft cabinets are sold through authorized dealers.
Budget-friendly Style
With its square mitered doors, Aristokraft’s budget-friendly Saybrooke stock line could work well as transitional-style cabinetry. It could make a great choice then for either traditional or contemporary kitchens. The doors’ raised veneer center panels offer an attractive look. The cabinets pictured are of birch, a strong wood with a high resistance to abrasion. They are finished in Rouge and four other finishes are available.
Bonus: Aristokraft cabinetry has been certified by the Environmental Stewardship Program of the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association.
Cost: Prices are determined by individual dealers in its network.
For more info: Aristokraft cabinets are sold through authorized dealers.
Warm Reminiscences
The comfortable appeal of a French Country kitchen is created with cabinetry by Candlelight Cabinetry of Lockport, N.Y. Featuring the company’s new “Carriage” door style line, the cabinets have full-inset doors that showcase applied molding and beaded frames. The French Country style employs comfortable colors and warm woods reminiscent of an earlier rural era. This kitchen showcases that style. Its lighter cabinets feature select-grade maple painted Cappuccino with a distressed antique sand-off finish. Double raised panel doors have chicken wire inserts for that country appeal.
The cabinetry on the island, enhanced with corbels, is set off with a Black Heirloom finish. A custom hutch was created in distressed rustic cherry and given a burnished Sable glaze finish. A range hood has a cabinet-matching custom Cappuccino stucco finish. Its decorative embellishments, known as onlays, and the corbel on either side of the hood match the hutch for added charm.
Cost: Prices are determined by individual dealers in its network.
For more info: Visit Candlelight Cabinetry.
Strong Statement
Words such as “sleek,” “organized” and “contemporary” may spring to mind when you see this kitchen cabinetry from Candlelight Cabinetry of Lockport, N.Y. Those are mitered full overlay red oak doors in the company’s Aztec line. Finished with a new Java stain, they create a strong statement for this kitchen. To add to the wow appeal, Large Ovalesque Lumicor® panels are used as door inserts. These panels feature etched metals and woven wire meshes suspended within high-performance resin.
Besides the great appearance, the cabinets offer optional soft-close hinging. The recessed cut-out area at the bottom of the base cabinets known as the toe kick is finished with brushed stainless Chemetal®. Custom stainless steel brackets and Hafele® stainless steel feet synchronize for a full knockout look.
Bonus: Besides being certified through the Environmental Stewardship Program of the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association, this company also offers a tree-planting program to customers.
Cost: Prices are determined by individual dealers in its network.
For more info: Products are available through its dealer network with details at Candlelight Cabinetry.
Shabby Chic
A quick glance at this kitchen cabinetry and the reason for its “shabby chic” name becomes apparent. Candlelight Cabinetry in Lockport, N.Y., created this style to offer a classy look but one that can play well with today’s lifestyles. The maple cabinets sport the company’s line of “Le Metro” doors that offer arched mullions. The doors are full inset, meaning they sit flush with the cabinet face. Barrel hinges are exposed and a “soft close” option is available so banging doors won’t interfere with great kitchen conversation.
The cabinetry’s soft light look comes from Snowflake paint to which a custom pewter accent was hand applied. That finish really lets visitors enjoy all the chic details. From the Greco-Roman rope table legs at left, to the decorative corbels under wall cabinets and the attractive crown moldings, embellishments take this style to a fun and fancy level.
Providing extra interest is a custom-painted hutch with such embellishments as applied rope spindles. A color-contrasting sable-glazed kitchen island adds a fashionable look with its inset cabinets and custom platform.
Bonus: Candlelight Cabinetry, a semi-custom to custom cabinetmaker, is certified with the Environmental Stewardship Program of the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association.
Cost: Prices are determined by individual dealers in its network.
For more info: Visit Candlelight Cabinetry.
Timeless Luxury
This Victorian kitchen cabinetry, first seen in 1990, remains a hallmark of the timeless luxury design of Clive Christian, based in England. Its launch changed the outlook on kitchens. That room was no longer just a functional workspace but a vital component of the ultimate luxury home and lifestyle. This kitchen cabinetry’s most obvious characteristics are the elegant embellishments. Carved corbels, brackets now often more decorative than supportive, set off cabinets near the oven and on the island. Plate racks and wall units incorporate small drawers and molded top rails. Enhancing the cabinets are the wonderful Clive Christian color finishes. Using a combination of prime coat, color coat, color glaze and varnish, they give special depth to each project.
Cost: Pricing for this high-end cabinetry, often near $100,000, is dependent on customization and other factors. Contact the company or its showrooms for details.
For more info: Visit Luxe Home or Clive Christian
Contemporary and classy
This sophisticated kitchen cabinetry by Custom Cupboards of Wichita, KS, presents a transitional approach. It does provide contemporary flair. But there’s just enough embellishment — notice the decorative onlays on the range hood and over the refrigerator — for a unique, upscale look. To add to its distinctive qualities, the company’s Valley Forge door style showcases a beaded raised panel. The cabinets are maple. They are finished in Tranquility, an off-white paint with a brushed brown glaze, to add just the right note. The kitchen island, made of alder wood, adds interest with its Mint Julep semi-opaque finish. The cabinets are solid wood construction with solid beech dovetail drawers.
Bonus: The company uses low-formaldehyde-emitting raw materials to minimize hazardous air pollutants.
Cost: $15,000 – $20,000. Prices are only approximate. Check with the company for pricing details.
For more info: Visit Custom Cupboards for information on its dealer network.
Fine-grained Elegance
Elegance is defined in this stylish custom kitchen cabinetry from Custom Cupboards of Wichita, KS. The cabinets are of alder, a fast-growing renewable resource. It has a fine grain that is easily stained and finished. The cabinets’ well-dressed look comes from its formal Charleston door style. That style features applied molding. In this example, it has been given a rich Amber finish. The cabinets are solid wood construction with solid beech dovetail drawers.
Bonus: Custom Cupboards uses low-formaldehyde-emitting raw materials to minimize hazardous air pollutants.
Cost: Approximately $12,000 – $17,000. Contact the company for pricing details.
For more info: Visit Custom Cupboards for information about its dealer network.
Streamlined Look
These sleek contemporary cabinets display what Custom Cupboards of Wichita, KS., calls its Modesto Mission door style. The cabinets are in the frameless construction style which gives a clean, streamlined look. This style is based on individual box construction, a contrast from traditional cabinet face-frame approach to which support pieces are attached. The cherry cabinets feature the cabinetmaker’s Primo finish. These frameless cabinets are available in seven wood choices, 120 door styles and 600 colors. The company’s cabinets are solid wood construction with solid beech dovetail drawers.
Bonus: Custom Cupboards uses low-formaldehyde-emitting raw materials to minimize hazardous air pollutants.
Cost: $5,000-$8,000. Prices are only approximate. Check with the company for full pricing details.
For more info: Visit Custom Cabinets.
Clean Contemporary
The clean, contemporary lines of this E10Z door-style kitchen cabinetry by Jim Bishop Cabinets easily suit the casual lifestyle of this beachfront condo. The cabinets’ streamlined look is provided by its frameless, or full-access, construction style. This style bases each cabinet on its own carcass or box. The opposite is the more traditional construction style that is called face-frame. In that style, a cabinet is constructed using a face-frame to which horizontal and vertical framing pieces or a cabinet structure are attached. This cabinetry’s full accessibility continues with the drawers. You won’t have to guess if that kitchen tool you need is hiding in back. The full-extension soft-close drawer slides give easy access to everything inside. The E10Z is a combination of reconstituted veneers using two woods. One is zebrawood, a horizontal-grained African wood known for its black and brown streaks that contrast with its beige to yellow base. The other is vertically grained black walnut which has a distinctive medium-grained texture. The cabinets’ natural finish shows off that color-texture play.
Cost: Prices are determined by individual dealers in its network.
For more info: Jim Bishop Cabinets, a mid-range semi-custom cabinet manufacturer in Montgomery, Ala., sells its products through its dealer network available in 39 states.
High-tech Statement
Sleek and refined, this kitchen cabinetry by Jim Bishop Cabinets makes a distinctive high-tech statement. Check out those metal cabinet doors. They have inserted panels of black Parapan®, a high-gloss solid acrylic. The cabinetry is full access, so it is of no-frame construction. To top it off, it’s eco-friendly. These cabinets are made of sturdy three-quarter-inch box construction which uses TemStock-FREE material. This is particleboard free of added urea formaldehyde. Full extension soft-close hardware makes every inch of drawer space accessible.
Cost: Prices are determined by individual dealers in its network.
For more info: Visit Jim Bishop Cabinets.
Traditional Appeal
The framed maple cabinets feature a beaded-inset door style. A taupe finish with a tasty vanilla glaze provides the right finish. The island provides a pleasant counterpoint. It has a stainless steel top with black cabinetry eased a bit with an “edge-wear” finish. This is a process in which the finish is rubbed to give it a worn, antique look. The cabinets feature full-extension soft-close drawer hardware. That way you can easily, and quietly, find those measuring spoons or that garlic press at the back of the drawer. Dovetail construction provides superior stability for drawers.
Cost: Prices are determined by individual dealers in its network.
For more info: Products from this mid-range semi-custom cabinet manufacturer are available through its dealer network available in 39 states. Visit Jim Bishop Cabinets.
Design as Function
The new kitchen cabinetry line Kube, designed by Giovanni Offredi for Italian manufacturer Snaidero, has a clear-cut architecture. Dynamic and smooth forms shout contemporary. The cabinetry presents the new concept of luxury: It’s not about ostentation but about using design for function and as a mirror of the homeowner’s personality. The system is practical and versatile. Shapes, materials and colors define the functional areas. The recessed aluminum toe kick supporting the base units makes the cabinetry appear suspended. The use of white Corian and wood really emphasizes the clear-cut design lines. The grain and vein pattern of elm wood was chosen to offer warmth and visual variety. It provides a nice counterpoint to the cold feel of the stainless steel. Custom-size fluorescent strip lighting lights the way. It is fitted along the long shelf in the wall layout to light up the food prep area. It is in an under-top position on the central island unit. And it is in a large suspended rack. The stainless steel of this cabinetry has a mirror finish. It not only gives lightness to the design, it will be a reflection of the homeowner’s great taste. If you’d like, you can get a different twist on the finish. The cabinetry line is also available in high gloss, matte and metallic lacquer.
Cost: Pricing for this high-end cabinetry, often near $100,000, is dependent on customization and other factors. Contact the company or its showrooms for details.
Charm is in the Details
Details, details, details. They all add up to particular charm in this kitchen collection by Merillat cabinetry. Its Masterpiece semi-custom line offers these maple cabinets in a simple, square Verona door style with a raised center panel. Their finish of biscotti with a cocoa glaze – mmmm, makes us hungry! – creates a nice warm feel.
Now check out the wall cabinets. They offer the lovely appeal of Merillat’s Prestige mullion doors – doors with a special inset glass design. The interior lighting and glass shelves make it even better. Below the cabinets are coved corbels – traditional supports that now bear decorative responsibilities! The cabinetry details extend to the inverted 42-inch sink base. The twist split posts and cove legs under the toe base keep the decorative niceties going. Completing the long list of details are the aged bronze knob and pulls chosen to complement the faucet, lights and entry door lockset.
Cost: Approximately $17,500.
For more info: Merillat cabinetry is sold through its nationwide network.
Interpretive Design
Depending on your circumstances, you may get a sense of familiarity when seeing this kitchen cabinetry. Don’t worry. Your mind is not playing tricks. The cabinetry in this Christopher Peacock Refectory collection is a modern interpretation. It recalls prep school dining halls and Ivy League and English university eating quarters. These cabinets have inset doors with a simple stepped profile. They are constructed of hand-selected quartered white oak. The hardware pieces are pf polished nickel. They are modern interpretations of the chunky roller latches and strap hinges once found on iceboxes.
Bonus: Christopher Peacock Cabinetry, designed and made in the U.S., recently was certified by SmartWood to meet the standards set forth by the Forest Stewardship Council and the Rainforest Alliance.
Cost: Pricing for this high-end cabinetry, often near $100,000, is dependent on customization and other factors. Contact the company or its showrooms for details.
For more info: Visit Luxehome.com or Christopher Peacock Cabinetry.
Masculine Influence
Men interested in developing the kitchen as part of their habitat may be fascinated by this example. It is the sleek and cutting-edge P’7340 kitchen cabinetry by Poggen Pohl Porsche Design of Germany. Aluminum profiles of different sizes constitute the basic framework. They allow you to position your cabinet elements to your taste. The result: a modular, spacious and extremely versatile system.
The use of aluminum, a material typically used by Porsche Design, gives the kitchen an innovative, techy look. The frames come with integrated lights that directly and diffusely illuminate the worktop and surroundings, respectively. Glass, painted unobtrusively on the rearside and available in a satin or glossy finish, embellishes the front surfaces or fills the frames.
All cabinets can be opened without handles, for purist appeal. A gentle touch opens pull-out elements and drawers, thanks to built-in high-precision systems. A light push and they withdraw to return automatically to their original position. A high-tech audio-video system is built in behind glass to protect against dirt and splashing water – Whoa! The module features an innovative sound system whose plug-and-play solution supplies options for analog and digital connections. There’s even more tech-friendliness. The electric appliances are operated via sensor keys instead of buttons and feature user-friendly dialogue displays.
Cost: Pricing for this high-end cabinetry, often near $100,000, is dependent on customization and other factors. Contact the company or its showrooms for details.
For more info: Visit Luxehome.com or Poggen Pohl Porsche Design.