Have you ever flipped through a design magazine or explored a builder’s model home park and wondered why those kitchens look so special? Sure the cabinets look great, but what really makes those kitchens stand out? In many cases, they are simply accessories that designers add as finishing touches and you can create a similar look with your RTA kitchen cabinets.
Custom Touches for Your Wood Kitchen Cabinets
Your RTA cabinets will already look luxurious with their solid wood doors and faces, but to design a kitchen that makes people stop and take notice, it’s often all about the accessories. The good news is that many of the finishing touches that can make your kitchen the talk of the neighborhood are actually very inexpensive. Some to consider for your wood kitchen cabinets:
• End Panels – If you want the exposed sides of your base and wall cabinets to look as crisp as the faces, end panels are the answer. They can also be used to grace the exposed sides or back of island cabinets to give your work area the look of handcrafted furniture. Design Tip: If you have an elbow wall separating the kitchen from the living room, cover the living room side of the wall with end panels that match your cabinets to create flow
• Mullioned Doors – Many designers add at least one mullioned door to their kitchen as a focal point or contrast to the other cabinet faces and it can be amazing how it draws the attention of visitors. It’s also a great place to display inherited dinnerware or your collection of salt and pepper shakers.
• Crown molding – Wide crown molding can make any room stand out, and your kitchen is no exception. The border is available in widths ranging from 1.5 inches to a sleek 4.25 inches and may be just the finishing touch your kitchen needs.
There’s no reason to settle for a good kitchen when you can customize it and have the designer kitchen you’ve always wanted.