32 Kitchen Cabinet Ideas We're Obsessed With

Spice up your kitchen storage spots with decorative colors, finishes, and hardware. Whether you prefer a traditional look or something more modern, these design ideas go far beyond plain-old cupboards. We’ve got inspo on inspo (on inspo) for you, so you can finally tackle that big renovation.

Patterned Cabinets

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A classic white kitchen is timeless, but it can be a bit dull. To make it a little more interesting, add hidden details, like these diamond-patterned mesh cabinet inserts.

Simple and Sleek Cabinets

If your kitchen is open, airy, and full of natural light, add contrast with a bold color for the cabinets. That way, a deep gray or even black won’t feel too dark.

Rose Gold Hardware

Rose gold all day, every day. This feminine alternative to brass is perfect to update a farmhouse kitchen.

Gray Cabinets

Grays can soften the contrast between black and white. It’s also a complement to stainless steel in a kitchen.

Glass Door Cabinets

To add to an already elegantspace, add glass doors to kitchen cabinets. If you’re afraid of the mess inside, choose a glass with a pattern to disguise the interior. Problem solved.

Blue Cabinets

A bold color is ideal for a bar area. It’s cool and sexy, but won’t overpower your entire kitchen.

White Cabinets

If you’ve got a rustic kitchen and want to add a modern touch, consider your cabinetry. White cabinets and stainless steel appliances help it feel clean and fresh

Classic Neutral Cabinets

There’s nothing wrong with loving neutrals. The key to keep it from feeling sterile is to layer a few shades. You can paint cabinets in a darker white to contrast bright marble countertops, for example, which adds dimension.

Shelved Cabinets

For a homey feel, try an island with cabinets and shelving. You can store your kitchen tools in the cabinets, then stack books on the shelves.

Grooved Cabinets

For a modern Provincial kitchen, try minimalist grooved cabinetry in a soft green. Now all we need is a pain au chocolat to go with it

Distressed Cabinets

Distress your cabinets to balance out a bold shade. To achieve this vintage blue, a blackened umber glaze was applied to the cabinets, then painted over with a turquoise glaze. Buffing, stippling, and scraping complete the timeworn look.

Stained Pine Cabinets

Pine cabinets work for anything from coastal to rustic to industrial decor. The gray undertones complement steel appliances.

Turquoise Cabinets

An unexpected turquoise huelivens up boring old white when peeking out from behind a cottage kitchen’s glass-front cabinets.

Raised Cabinets

Want the ultimate kitchen cleaning hack? Elevate your cabinets. Crumbs won’t accumulate by the kick plates, and the space benefits from the extra shot of light.

Porthole Cabinets

If you’ve got a beach house and aren’t afraid of a little whimsy in the kitch, you have to try porthole windows in your cabinets. Total nautical decor goals.

Mixed Material Cabinets

Shake things up by opting for two different materials. This kitchen used fir for the cabinets and installed stainless-steel drawers to match the metallic appliance fronts.

Wooden Fencing Cabinets

Combine fresh white paint and battered wood for a more relaxed look. Dreaming of our future farmhouse now.

Striated Cabinets

To warm up a modern kitchen, it’s all about adding light. A glossy finish on cabinets bounces light back into the room.

Wire-Brushed Oak Cabinets

Using rustic materials heightens the sense of comfort. This look is part farmhouse and part industrial.

Chicken Wire Cabinets

Whether you’ve got a country house or just decorate like you do, try chicken wire on the cabinets. It sounds shoddy but actually looks seriously cool.

Glass Front Cabinets

Clear glass fronts can show off your dinnerware. Add a rolling ladder and you can access the top shelves way easier.

Sliding Cabinets

The handcrafted cabinet doors of this Japanese-style kitchencleverly slide open instead of swinging out, taking up less room.