Home improvements have once again been recognized as the safest investment, after seeing just how volatile both the stock and cryptocurrency markets were over the pandemic. There are all kinds of modifications which you can make to your home, but the most common are the kitchen and bathroom remodels. These remodels are made up of various components, including natural and painted cabinetry which can add both practical and aesthetic value to the rooms in your house. As a provider of cabinet installation in Sussex County DE, we’ve seen just how much our cabinets can transform a space. We’ve also had countless customers report that their quality of life has improved, due to the addition of practical and beautiful cabinets. Although when it comes to cabinetry, there is one incredibly important aesthetic decision to make which can really make the room pop: using natural cabinets or painting kitchen cabinets.

Here is a look at whether you should choose natural or painted cabinetry in your home, and which styles they suit.

Doing your Due Diligence

Before contacting us about our cabinet installation in Sussex County DE, or a cabinet provider in your area, we advise that you do the following first.

Measure the Space Properly

There are a couple of ways you can do this, using the traditional or modern method. The traditional method simply requires a tape measure, pencil and piece of paper, and involves physically measuring out the space in which you want to install your cabinets. The modern method is utilizing either a laser measure or a measuring app on your smartphone, which can measure and record measurements for your convenience.

Recognize your Style

Everybody has an interior design style they prefer, and there are certain elements which will simply work better in that style. When communicating with cabinet installers or anyone in relevance to improvements to your home, it’s helpful to know which style your home abides to and the style you’re aiming for.

There are several ways you can recognize your style, but our favorite has to be by utilizing an online interior design style quiz. This (https://buyerselect.com/interior-design-style-quiz/) quiz by Buyer Select can help you to identify the style you have, and the style you like, which can guide future decisions about your interior design.

Know your Budget

This might seem like a given, although many people are hesitant to share their budget, assuming that the contractor will try and come up with expenses to fill the bill. This is simply untrue with most professional companies, and instead the budget can indicate to the installation team exactly what you need, and what you don’t.

Natural Cabinetry

As opposed to painting kitchen cabinets, recent years have seen the natural aesthetic become increasingly popular, as people recognize the detrimental effects of sterility in our home and office environments. When it comes to cabinetry, a natural look is still heavily manufactured, but often features the beauty in the grain of particular kinds of wood. Natural wood can stand the test of time as nicks or mars can simply add character and do not stand out as much as nicks or chips on a painted surface.

The most common types of wood which look beautiful as natural cabinetry include:

– Maple and rustic maple

– Oak and quartersawn oak

– Cherry

– Hickory

– Knotty Alder

Although these are the common woods, it’s not uncommon to see other kinds come up. On top using these woods, you will also find a range of stains and glazes which can further modify their look. Natural cabinetry suits the following styles.

Modern

The modern style comes from the 1900s, and emphasize functionality and simplicity. Natural cabinets look great against a white or off-white wallpaper, especially with additional natural pieces of furniture in the room such as bar leaners.

Industrial

A style that came from the conversion of industrial buildings into residential and commercial spaces, the industrial style boasts an urban, masculine, and mechanical feel which is enhanced by dark wood cabinetry.

Country Farmhouse

One of the most American interior design styles, the aptly named country farmhouse style came from… you guessed it, country farmhouses. This style is similar to the modern style, except with more of an emphasis on the natural wood look in all elements of each room.

Painting Kitchen Cabinets

Our ancestors could only dream of the range of colors we have access to today. Painting kitchen cabinets has its own advantages. It can feature patterns, murals, or prints which can suit or contrast your wallpaper or other textures in the room. However, painted cabinetry is more expensive because of the environment required to create a durable, smooth paint surface. Painted cabinets are not as durable as stained cabinets and glazes will show wear marks around the hardware and high use areas. Painted cabinetry suits the following styles.

Contemporary

Again, similar to the modern style, except with less natural and more simplicity. The contemporary style usually utilizes a soft color palette to give expression to a room, and perfectly suits painted cabinetry in all shapes and sizes.

Minimalist

Similar to the contemporary style, except with less stuff. Minimalism uses the negative space in a room to give it character, and can be ideal for apartments and tiny homes.

Painting Kitchen Cabinets: Cabinet Installation Sussex County, DE

Whether you’re looking for cabinet installation in Sussex County DE, we’re here to help. We provide a range of cabinetry, closets, counter tops, and other home accessories, and can install them professionally and efficiently. To learn more about our products, our services, or how we can help, check out our website or contact us today.