The document discusses top trends in kitchen cabinetry design including personalized storage options, efficient use of space by hiding appliances, high quality finishes, decorative elements, non-traditional layouts that resemble furniture, and embellishments and accent pieces to customize the look. Some trends mentioned are distressed finishes, glass doors for display, staggered or stair-stepped cabinet configurations, and the use of embellishments inspired by furniture and architecture.

1. Margaret Lalik Design and Decor Residential and Commercial

3. Top 10 Cabinetry Trends In Kitchen Design Personalized storage Efficiency inside Display space Make appliances disappear A high quality finish Decorative elements Nontraditional look The look of furniture Embellishments Accent pieces

4. Personalized storage What features you want in your kitchen? Wine rack Open shelves Countertop-to-floor cubbies China hatch

5. Efficiency inside

6. Efficiency inside

7. Display space

8. Make appliances disappear Cabinet manufacturers have made it easy to hide dishwashers, trash compactors, and icemakers behind panels that match adjacent cabinet doors. Unobtrusive appliance garages, countertop doors that swing up instead of rolling up, and cabinet inserts are designed to store everything from mixers to coffeemakers.

9. A high quality finish A good finish can help take a cabinet from a piece of wood to a work of art Distressed finishes are still popular, particularly when they're used to add premature age Sleek racing curves, high gloss finish and hatch back storage, once reserved for race cars, metallic high gloss paint are revolutionizing kitchen cabinets

10. Decorative elements A range of colors achieved through various finishing techniques has made it appear that new and unusual species of wood are taking root in today's kitchens

11. Nontraditional look Staggered setups are being used to create more eye movement and intrigue Bumping forward the range, cook top, or sink area gives that area prominence Stair-stepping upper cabinets creates unusual display areas, gives the illusion of height Upper cabinets that rest on the countertop Often fitted with glass doors for display

12. The look of furniture

13. Embellishments Yesterdays cabinets were unembellished boxes Today's most interesting styles take their finishing touches from furniture and architecture Add-ons such as fretwork light valances, under-counter corbels, and mullioned doors give a standard setup custom appeal Islands with fancy feet, commanding pilasters, and arched openings achieve a focal-point status Carvings, cutouts, and moldings all add emphasis to a cabinet's decorative aspects

14. Embellishments

15. Accent pieces This mix of finishes is most effective when two hues are used in unequal proportions

16. Faucets The overall look of your kitchen can be pulled together with a great looking faucet from sleek and contemporary to old world charm.