Kitchen of The Week

Kitchen Cabinetry

This is the main furniture in the kitchen. They are of various materials and finishes, giving the kitchen either a classic traditional feel or a modern and contemporary outlook. The material you decide on using for your kitchen will depend on the factors discussed earlier in the kitchen planning process. The different materials used for making kitchen cabinets include the followings:

Wood – Natural wood is available in variety of colours, style and finishes. Before being used for cabinetry, wood need to be kiln dried to reduce the moisture content to a level that will allow it withstand any weather condition and preventing it from warping. It can then be styled into various shapes and designs, which is finished in either clear or satin stained wood varnish. Well treated, styled and designed natural wood cabinets are very lovely, have traditional feel but can be very pricey.

Kitchen Cabinets in Natural Wood.

Laminates (MDF, HDF, MFC) – Laminates are made from compressed wood shaving and sawdust, and then covered on both sides with melamine or acrylic sheets. They are cheaper when compared to seasoned natural wood, and come in various colours, mimicked wood grains and textured surfaces.

Kitchen Cabinets in Laminate.

Stainless steel – This material is the most durable of all, but is mainly used for industrial kitchens. This is easy to clean and the priciest of all.

Industrial Kitchen Cabinets made of Stainless Steel.

Aluminium – Aluminium cabinets are not very common. Though the cabinet cases are mainly made in aluminium, the façade are made of natural wood, laminates or glass, giving the kitchen an aesthetic value. Using aluminium to make the cabinet gives the user an assurance that the cabinets will not get damaged easily by water or moisture. 

Kitchen Cabinets in Aluminium Cases and Laminate Facades,