Cabinet finishes are a big choice you make that can really change the way your kitchen looks. Whether you just moved in and are putting your own flair into the kitchen or you want to redo the one you've lived with for some time, it costs a good deal of money to get those new finishes bought and installed. Especially considering all the door knob hardware and other accessories you need. So you want to make sure you make the right choices, both when it comes to color and finish treatment.
Finish color is the first thing to stand out in your remodeled kitchen, especially if you are going from a very light color to a dark hue or vice versa. It's going to create a drastic change in the room. If you are going with classic wood cabinet finishes, there are several different types of wood that are most common to choose from. The standard options are oak, maple, ash, alder, hickory and cherry. You can also choose from gum, cypress, white ash and yellow birch. Each type of wood is going to have a different sort of color once you choose the stain.
Your stain choices are one of four; clear, light, medium and dark. Each stain in each wood creates a different kind of color, so make sure wherever you go to pick up your cabinet finishes has a good selection to look over. Also, be careful in differentiating wood type and color. Some will use "cherry" to describe the color but it can also be used to inform what kind of wood it is. Be clear about what you are looking for, both wood type and color.
Standards finishes can be clear to nearly opaque. There are a lot of other kinds of finishes you can choose, including some rather new style choices. Antique finish gives your cabinets a look of being worn and weathered, really great for the country cottage type kitchen. Glazed finish is quite the opposite; giving a good shine to the doors and making them look brand new.
Thermofoil is another newer option for cabinet finishes, which is 100% solid colored vinyl. It is very easy to clean and maintain, so might be best for a family with lots of kids who get into all the cupboards and make a mess.
Be sure to get an up close look at cabinet finishes in these various styles and treatments, so you know for sure how they will really look in your kitchen on a day to day basis.
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