Renovating a kitchen can be a real game changer in your home styling, and you can be surprised how much impact it can bring. If you are planning to renovate your kitchen, there are several ways to go: changing countertops and the backsplash, changing the panels and changing the color of the walls. If you choose renovating the cabinet doors or panels, consider getting flat panels. Flat panel kitchen cabinets always make their way back into the trends and look very contemporary. Let’s consider some pros and cons to decide but first…
What Are Flat Panel Kitchen Cabinets?
Flat panel cabinets, also known as slab cabinets, have a completely flat front. Shaker cabinets have a simple trim on the edges, and other styles have more decorative trim. Flat panel kitchen cabinets have no trim at all. They may or may not have hardware, depending on the overall design of the kitchen. A line of flat panel cabinets will look like a seamless plane, unlike a set of trimmed doors that you can see individually. You can still distinguish between the doors, but they have an overall smooth appearance.
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Pros Of Flat Panel Kitchen Cabinets
Flat panel doors are easier to clean than any other style. Because slab cabinets require less material than other door styles, they tend to be slightly less expensive. Flat cabinet doors come in a wide range of colors, including various shades of wood. Slab cabinets provide a simplistic backdrop in a kitchen with other busy elements (countertops, backsplash tile, etc.).
The flat appearance is great for many designs and styles as it’s universal and it looks especially great in mid-century modern designs, which are trendy in many areas. Slab kitchen cabinets are easy to upgrade with time, should you choose to paint or stain them. Hardware stands out strongly on flat cabinet doors, which is great if you want to accentuate that element of your kitchen.
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Cons Of Flat Panel Kitchen Cabinets
Flat cabinets and doors might be too simplistic for some kitchen designs.
Some homeowners complain about fingerprints on flat panel doors, though that’s largely based on the color and finish.
Low-end slab cabinets are subject to warping, but that is the case with most low-grade materials. We use high-quality cabinetry for our kitchen remodels. If you do not want your hardware to be noticeable, flat panel cabinetry may not be right for you.
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The disadvantages aren’t many and they aren’t crucial, while advantages are great, such cabinets are amazing for many kitchens. Would you choose such panels for your kitchen, let us know in the comments!