Things You'll Need:
- Cabinets
- Doors
- Lighting Fixtures
- Paint
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Step 1
Consider what type of cabinets you want. Define your kitchen style with custom cabinets. Choose from popular materials like solid wood or plywood. Wood veneers can be applied to exposed surfaces for a smoother sleeker appearance. Or if you prefer manufactured cabinets, choose a favorite, such as a laminate or thermafoil surface.
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Step 2
Compliment your cabinets with a door style that best complements the overall style you wish to create for your kitchen. Choose a traditional flat handle or opt for a raised or recessed front panel; glass panels and arched panels are also available. For a contemporary kitchen, opt for a sleek, laminated, flat panel door.
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Step 3
Decide what type of lighting best accentuates the overall ambience you wish to create. Decide if you prefer task lighting (which can include under-cabinet fluorescent or halogen fixtures), ambient lighting (which can include recessed lighting), pendant lights, wall sconces, track lights or chandeliers. Accent lighting can include stationary fixtures, like a recessed directional light.
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Step 4
Use fabrics and wallpapers, as well as counter top and tile colors, to strengthen the overall color scheme you wish to use in your kitchen. Choose hues like red and green for a more rustic style, or citrus hues, such as lime green and orange, for a summer look. Bold hues that create a sharp contrast can add a touch of modernity, so try interrupting color patterns in your kitchen for a more customized and less monochromatic look.
