63 Kitchen Cabinet Ideas For a Stunning Kitchen

The best kitchen cabinets maximize storage while complementing your interiors. From classic Shaker to glass-front, and sleek, flat-front slab designs, there are a variety of cabinet styles to elevate kitchens designs, including traditional, farmhouse, modern, rustic, and more.

Highlight natural wood tones such as white oak or dark walnut or paint cabinets in neutral or bright colors. Choose finishes from matte to satin and high-gloss, and add a practical and decorative finishing touch with kitchen cabinet hardware in a variety of forms and metallic finishes such as brass, copper, silver, or black.

Check out these kitchen cabinet ideas for inspiration.

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Flat-Panel Slab Cabinets

Leclair Decor

Flat-panel cabinets will give your kitchen a streamlined look. Pair light natural wood and painted matte black kitchen cabinets for a modern sensibility that complements white walls and quartz countertops.
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Modern Farmhouse Cabinets

Ashley Montgomery Design

Simple Shaker-style cabinetry will complement a modern farmhouse kitchen. Paint cabinets warm beige and finish with aged brass hardware for a homey quality.
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Colorful Kitchen Cabinets

A Beautiful Mess

Add personality to your kitchen with brightly colored cabinets. A row of neon yellow base cabinets gives this industrial-style kitchen a shot of vibrant color.
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Reclaimed Wood Cabinets

Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

Reclaimed wood will lend your kitchen cabinets a modern rustic style. In this mountain home kitchen, both the flooring and a wall of built-in cabinetry are made from the same 200-year-old reclaimed beechwood from a fallen Ohio barn.

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Two-Tone Kitchen Cabinets

Mindy Gayer Design Co.

Two-tone kitchen cabinets can add interest and dimension to your kitchen. Pair Shaker-style cabinets in shades of white and midnight blue to complement a transitional style kitchen.
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Corner Cabinetry

Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Margaret Austin Photo

Paint corner cabinets in a fresh color like sky blue color to add color to a midcentury modern kitchen. Add contrast with black door knobs and pulls.
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Black Shaker Cabinets

Mary Patton Design

Run cabinets all the way to the ceiling to maximize space. Black Shaker cabinets with polished brass hardware give this traditional black-and-white kitchen an elegant look.
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Pyramid Panel Doors

Whittney Parkinson Design

Pyramid panel doors add dimension to a neutral space. Mix the decorative upper cabinets with simple Shaker base cabinetry and accent with polished brass hardware to complement a statement range hood.

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Ombre Kitchen Cabinets

Dazey Den

A small kitchen can still pack a ton of color and style. Create a retro feel by painting perforated wood sliding cabinet doors in a sunny-hued ombre look in shades of yellow and orange.
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Coastal Kitchen Cabinets

Tyler Karu Design and Interiors

If you're lucky enough to have a large kitchen with expansive windows, sometimes it's best to leave all the storage below the countertops. Paint base cabinets dark gray-blue and leave vertical shiplap walls bare, like this minimalist coastal kitchen for an airy atmosphere.
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Modern Cabinet Hardware

Design by @houseofchais and @claaiireetaan / Renovation by @mjstc_sg / Instagram

Make over kitchen cabinets without remodeling by swapping out cabinet hardware. Brass half moon cabinet pulls dress up standard white cabinets to give this kitchen a modern ambiance.
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Raised Panel Cabinet Doors

Design by Lindsey Brooke Design / Photo by Amy Bartlam

Raised panel doors will add dimension to kitchen cabinetry. All the cabinetry and drawers are kept at the bottom to allow the large windows to take center stage.

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Traditional Brass Hardware

deVOL Kitchens

Brass hardware will complement both traditional and modern kitchens. In a traditional space, pair burgundy cabinets with brass knobs, pulls, and cup handles for a classic combination backed by rich ochre walls.
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Handleless Kitchen Cabinets

Liljencrantz Design

Create a more minimalist feel with handleless kitchen cabinets. In this space, the lack of hardware allows the simple beauty of wood cabinetry to shine.
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Frosted Glass-Front Cabinets

Mary Patton Design

Lighten up a block of cabinets with frosted glass-front doors that offer a glimpse of the colorful glassware displayed inside. Try fluted, ribbed, or reeded glass for a semi-opaque effect with added texture.
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Brass Inlay Joinery

Marie Flanigan Interiors

Give wood cabinets a polished look with brass inlay joinery details and matching hardware. Pair the rich wood with white walls and pale marble countertops, backsplash, and open shelving for a high-contrast design.

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Sage Green Cabinets

Ashley Montgomery Design

Sage green kitchen cabinets are on trend yet timeless. Use soothing green paint on base cabinets and skip upper cabinets in favor of a white backsplash to create a light and airy feel.
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Chrome Bar Pulls

Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Christy Q. Photo

Chrome bar pulls will reinforce the cool-toned, pale gray cabinetry. This California kitchen has a Scandi-style quality with its shades of white and gray.
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Natural Wood Cabinets

Ashley Montgomery Design

Balance simple wood cabinetry with dramatic finishes. Honey-toned wood cabinetry adds warmth and simplicity to elaborate painted crown molding, heavily veined stone, and a painted island and range hood in this spacious kitchen.
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Hinged Cabinet Doors

Design by LAVA Interiors / Photo by William Lavalette

Swap cabinet hardware for hinged doors for a contemporary look. These black cabinets feature sleek hinged cabinet doors that keep spices easily accessible.

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Walnut Wood Cabinetry

Erin Williamson Design

If you are renovating a period home, consider using finishes that will recall the history of the house. Flat-front dark walnut cabinetry adds depth to this Tudor home kitchen renovation.
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Arched Cane-Front Doors

Ashley Montgomery Design

Arched cane-front doors give your kitchen a vintage vibe. Pair painted cream cabinetry with cornflower blue doors and porcelain knobs to give a kitchen butler's pantry a timeless atmosphere.
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Scandinavian-Style Cabinets

Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Christy Q Photo

Decorate a minimalist kitchen with Scandi-style cabinetry. Danish cabinetry with white flat-front doors and round recessed cut-outs in place of hardware gives this condo kitchen a clean and simple look.
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Mixed Cabinet Finishes

Alvin Wayne

Mix matte black and bright white lacquer finishes to keep kitchen cabinetry from feeling too flat. This small New York City apartment kitchen juxtaposes color blocked cabinetry and countertops for a sleek refresh.

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Coffee Station Cabinet

Laura Cattano Organizational Design

If you have the extra cabinet space, consider turning a couple of cabinets into a dedicated coffee station. Outfit maple wood cabinetry with a coffee maker, coffee grinder, French press, coffee mugs, and beans to make enjoying a cup of joe easier in the mornings.
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Crown Molding

Ashley Montgomery Design

Install crown molding along the top of cabinets to give them a seamless built-in look that will make your kitchen appear more high-end and custom. Mix in rich wood tones and gold metallic accents to add warmth.
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Walnut and Black Cabinets

Leclair Decor

Pair matte black and dark walnut cabinetry for a moody modern attitude. Tie the finishes together with black cabinet pulls and a bronze mirror tile kitchen backsplash.
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Open Shelving

A Beautiful Mess

Pair white Shaker base cabinetry with white open shelving on the wall above for a light and airy feel in a compact kitchen. Skip upper cabinetry in favor of open shelving mounted on a white tile backsplash. Then, style it with kitchen essentials and plants.

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Black Farmhouse Cabinets

Ashley Montgomery Design

Give a farmhouse kitchen a dramatic setting with black cabinets. Pair the saturated cabinets with black open shelving on a natural wood paneled wall to add extra storage and display space.
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Monochromatic Design

Liljencrantz Design

Use vertical space to add maximum storage in a smaller space. Install a sliding library-style ladder to make reaching upper cabinets easier and your kitchen more functional.
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Inset Shaker Cabinets

Design by Emily Henderson / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

Inset cabinet doors sit flush within the frame for a sleeker and more modern look. Paint inset Shaker cabinets deep green to contrast with white walls, countertops, and a subway tile backsplash.

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Extra-Tall Cabinets

Ashley Montgomery Design

Give floor-to-ceiling cabinetry a more streamlined look with extra-tall units. In this kitchen, midnight blue cabinets extend all the way up to the ceiling to create a wall of storage.

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Matching Blue Cabinets

Lindsey Brooke Design / Photo by Amy Bartlam

Pair medium-blue cabinetry with aged brass hardware for a classic look. Matching paint on the range hood gives this California kitchen a cohesive design.
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Horizontal Upper Cabinets

Maite Granda

Consider using horizontal cabinets to maximize a smaller layout. Horizontal upper cabinets make the upper cabinetry in this L-shaped Florida condo kitchen look more streamlined while making them easy to access.
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Understated White Cabinets

Mary Patton Design

Pair a dramatic stone backsplash with understated cabinetry that matches the walls. Paint walls and cabinetry in the same shade of bright white for a seamless look.
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Japandi-Style Kitchen

Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Photo by Margaret Austin

Add a hint of color to a minimalist kitchen with mint green paint. Finish cabinet doors with pale wood pulls to complement a Japandi-style space.

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Small Kitchen Cabinets

Design by LAVA Interiors / Photo by William Lavalette

Utilize every nook and cranny to optimize kitchen storage. Install mini cabinets above the pantry and refrigerator to house infrequently used items.
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Raw Wood Cabinetry

Charlie Interior Design

Raw wood cabinetry will add warmth to a modern kitchen. Mix white and light wood doors and a matching island to complement a bright space.
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Aged Copper Knobs

Calimia Home

Pair pale sage cabinets with aged copper pulls for a complementary look. Don't be afraid to mix metals with a cool chrome faucet for a modern feel.
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Silver Pulls and Knobs

House 9 Interiors

Pair pale gray inset kitchen cabinets with silver hardware for a cool-toned look. Choose silver door knobs and drawer pulls to complement chrome and stainless steel elements in a modern or industrial-style kitchen.

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Kitchen Island Cabinets

KJ Design Mortar and Styling

Maximize space beneath a kitchen island by placing double cabinets on the short end. Paint the island in a contrasting color but use the same hardware throughout.
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Polished Brass Hardware

Charlie Interior Design

Every aspect of this kitchen enhances its design style from the combination of the black and wood cabinets to the marble countertop and backsplash. Brass cabinet and drawer pulls really up the glam factor.
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Glass-Front Cabinets

@nycneat_louisa / Instagram

Having a few glass-front cabinets in your kitchen allows visitors to locate what they need while allowing you to display your favorite dishes. Plus, it can be aesthetically pleasing if you love keeping your cabinets perfectly organized.
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Pastel Kitchen Cabinets

Design by Forge and Bow Dwellings / Photo by Christa Tippmann Photography

Try painting your kitchen cabinets in a soft shade of yellow for a timeless character. Pastel yellow upper and lower cabinets pair well with creamy white walls and countertops to achieve a homey and warm look.

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Easy Cabinet Door Makeover

Kate Marker Interiors

We love a simple glass-front cabinet door, but there is nothing wrong with sprucing it up with a bit of texture. Give cabinets an easy makeover by adding antique brass mesh door panels in place of glass.
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Retro-Style Hardware

Finding Lovely

Mix midcentury modern-style brass knobs and pulls with Shaker-style cabinetry to give a modern farmhouse kitchen a bit of shine. The sunny polished metal will add warmth to a classic blue-and-white kitchen color scheme.
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Blue Statement Cabinetry

Laura Brophy Interiors

Many design elements in this kitchen catch the eye—from the marble backsplash that reaches the ceiling to the oversized kitchen island. But the statement piece is the cobalt blue cabinetry that extends to the pantry and refrigerator, with fluted cabinet fronts that differentiate the cupboard space from the pantry.
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Kitchen Island Cabinetry

Latham Interior Design

Having a large kitchen island doesn't just provide that extra countertop space, but it's a great way to incorporate more storage into your kitchen. This blue island features plenty of cabinet space, which leaves room for some open shelving on the other side of the kitchen.

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Farmhouse Cabinets

Kate Marker Interiors

Airy white finishes, open shelving, and rustic details—all these elements make up farmhouse-style. White barn wood cabinets and black metal pulls complete the farmhouse look in this kitchen design.
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Intricate Cabinet Design

Michelle Berwick Design

Choosing kitchen cabinets can feel daunting, but remember that you have many options when it comes to enhancing their design. Adding a metal door panel is an easy upgrade for glass-front cabinetry to offer a more decorative look.
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Retro Pink Cabinets

White Sands

Elevate a home wet bar with colors, textures, and eclectic design elements. Bubblegum pink cabinets paired with half moon brass pulls complement this retro-inspired Venice Beach, CA, kitchen.

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Black Base Cabinetry

Design by DommDotCom / Photo by Tyler Hooks

Give an all-white kitchen a makeover by painting base cabinetry in an off-black shade to complement dark countertops. Install a soft pink backsplash to add a pop of color.

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High-Contrast Cabinets

@houseofchais / Instagram

Pair midnight blue cabinets with a bright white backsplash, countertops, and walls for a high-contrast look. The dark paint highlights the shape of arched upper cabinetry in this modern kitchen.
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Emerald Green Cabinets

Lindsey Brooke Design / Photo by Amy Bartlam

Everything about this kitchen has depth and texture, including the emerald green kitchen cabinets and island. When paired with bronze pulls, it creates a stunning statement piece, while leather furnishings, white countertops, and a tile backsplash counterbalance the look.
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Matte Black Cabinets

Hannah Tyler Designs

If you're ready to shake things up a bit and try something different than a white kitchen, matte black is a great option—especially if your home has plenty of natural light. Floor-to-ceiling cabinets with matte black slab doors have a sleek look.
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Painted Slab Cabinets

Studio Peake

Modernize an older home with colorful flat-front cabinetry. Medium blue paint energizes this London kitchen finished with quartz countertops, a zellige tile backsplash, white walls, and pale flooring.

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Painted and Unpainted Wood

Casa Watkins Living

This kitchen has zones for prepping and cooking and one for sitting around the table enjoying a meal with the family. Painted white cabinets define the cooking zone, while natural wood cabinets warm up the dining area.
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Contrasting Cabinet Doors

Desiree Burns Interiors

The contrast of the white cabinet face against the brown cabinetry gives a color block look that's modern and refreshing. Every other design element in this kitchen is kept minimal and neutral to allow the cabinetry to take center stage.
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Cane-Front Cabinets

Gold a la Mode

If you have a glass-front cabinets but wish to conceal what's inside, a natural cane panel is an easy, budget-friendly way to cover the glass. Plus, it adds a cottage-style look to the room.
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Vertical Wood Panels

Studio Peake

Add texture to kitchen cabinetry with vertical wood panels. In this London kitchen, the wood paneling is extended onto the doors of a hidden pantry and painted in the same blue for a cohesive look.

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Fluted Cabinets

@houseofchais / Instagram

Even though the soft blue and white cabinet hues in this kitchen are subtle, the design details are anything but. From the fluted cabinetry to the brass accents, this kitchen is refreshing, simple, and visually pleasing.
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Black and White Cabinets

Michelle Berwick Design

Mix white cabinets with black hardware for a classic pairing that works in both traditional and modern spaces. Paint the inside of glass-front cabinets black to add depth to a display of everyday items and decor.
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Painted Gray Cabinets

Britt Design Studio

Sometimes all it takes to transform the look of a kitchen is the right paint color. Refinish the kitchen cabinets, range hood, and island in a blue-gray color to add a sophisticated look to a transitional-style kitchen.

What Are the Current Trends in Kitchen Cabinets?

Current trends for kitchen cabinets range from sleek flat-front European-style cabinetry with no or minimal hardware to classic Shaker cabinetry painted in white or navy blue. A mix of closed cabinetry and open shelving feels modern and on point.

Kitchen cabinet hardware in brass is a popular choice that brings warmth to modern kitchens. Timeless black-and-white kitchen cabinets are always on trend. Two-tone kitchen cabinets that combine painted cabinets in two different shades, or a mix of painted and natural wood cabinetry, are a trendy way to add personality and interest to kitchen cabinets.

Is It Cheaper to Build or Buy Kitchen Cabinets?

While prefabricated kitchen cabinets are less expensive than custom-built cabinetry installed by a professional, they will not stand up over time, potentially costing you more in the long run. Those who have the time and skills to build their own cabinets will usually save money building their own cabinetry depending on the materials used.

What Is the Cheapest Way to Do Kitchen Cabinets?

The most cost-effective way to install kitchen cabinets is to buy them from a big box store and assemble and install them yourself. If your existing cabinets are in decent condition, you can give them a refresh with a coat of paint, or by replacing the doors, or giving them a mini makeover by swapping out the hardware for a brand new look.

63 Kitchen Cabinet Ideas For a Stunning Kitchen