Our kitchens receive more wear and tear than practically any other room in our house. Do you know how to pick the right materials for your kitchen? In this article, we’ll explore the most important aspects to keep in mind when designing your kitchen.
If you’ve already started searching for the right cabinet products for your kitchen, you know how many options exist. It might seem overwhelming, but we’re here to help you break down the most important things to remember and include in your selection process: aesthetics, quality, sizing, and sustainability.
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, home renovations skyrocketed for two main reasons; first, people were spending more time at home and realized they needed more versatile items in their home and second, they had more free time to take on additional projects and chose to update their homes. This means that the market has also exploded, but this isn’t always a good thing. Many products are not right for your project for a number of reasons. It’s essential to take your time and choose the proper materials for your project.
Aesthetics
On a surface level, this might be the most important point to consider when renovating your kitchen cabinets. If your kitchen isn’t pleasing to the eye, then you won’t be happy with it. If you’re not sure what you want to include in your kitchen project, try using similar but slightly different hardwood finishes to create a unique look that really pops.
Highlighting the beauty of natural wood is also a fantastic way to create a clean, finished look of which you’ll never get tired. Combine both hardwood finishes and uniform colors and find yourself in an aesthetically pleasing kitchen.
Quality
Although most people tend to focus on the aesthetics of wood, ensuring that you choose high-quality plywood panels is even more important. These are the crucial aspects to keep in mind:
- Is your plywood panel resistant to impact and scratching?
- Is your plywood panel going to last a long time, eliminating the need for another renovation in the foreseeable future?
- Can the panel you choose withstand the frequent contact that kitchen cabinets receive from hands, water, or other elements?
If the plywood panel you chose answers yes to these questions, fantastic! If not, consider if that selection is the best possible choice for your next project.
Sizing
Every room is different and the space you have to work with will differ, depending on the exact dimensions of your kitchen. One size fits all no longer works; choose customizable panels that allow you to make the most out of the panel when producing both closets and kitchen cabinets.
A new trend in kitchen cabinets is oversized, floor-to-ceiling cabinets. As we spend more time at home, we need more cabinet space and these large cabinets can store everything that is needed, while contributing to an all-around cleaner look in the space.
Sustainability
Last but not least, ensure you’re choosing sustainable panels for your kitchen cabinets. Deforestation is a real issue and certain plywood manufacturers and suppliers are truly committed to the well-being of forests; these sustainability-focused suppliers will make this clear to you through transparent policies that adhere to local and international regulations.
Garnica produces poplar plywood from sustainably managed European plantations that are fast-growing and actually give back to the local community. Get in touch with us today to find a local distributor and get started on transforming your kitchen project.
