One popular trend is mixing various kitchen elements to break up the monotony of uniform cabinetry. Kitchen designers can use several techniques to make cabinetry non-uniform. For example, some use different cabinet styles, finishes, hardware, countertops and decorative accessories per wall. Another popular method used when the homeowner wants all of the wall cabinetry to remain uniform is the addition of a kitchen standout cabinet.
It's Both Furniture and Fixture
A kitchen standout is a furniture-style cabinet separate from the wall cabinetry that serves stylistic and practical functions. Stylistically, a standout cabinet in a kitchen pleasantly contrasts with the kitchen décor. Additionally, if the kitchen is part of an open floor plan, a standout is often used to pair the kitchen with another room, such as a dining, family or living room. Common examples of kitchen standouts include pantries, armoires, wine racks, china cabinets, sideboards, baking centers, pie chests, and wet or mini bars.
Extra Storage
Functionally, a standout, like any cabinet, serves as extra storage for a wide variety of items, such as dinnerware, glasses, cookware, appliances, linens, serving pieces or spices, beverages or foodstuffs. It might contain open or closed shelf areas, drawers, a countertop, racks, bins or pull-out work spaces. In kitchens that have televisions, or connect to family rooms, a standout piece often contains entertainment items, such as a TV, video or game player, board games or puzzles.
Plenty of Style Options
For example, a homeowner with a modern-themed kitchen that features a mix of decorative glass and slab doors on white frameless wall cabinets and gray countertops might use a brown or cream wood or laminate bake center with clear glass doors, or drawers featuring inset clear glass, and a wood or gray counter work space. The clear glass makes items on cabinet shelves or in drawers visible while the design elements create a pleasant contrast.
Make it Stand Out
As a standout is a often used regularly and literally "stands out" from the wall cabinetry, the best way to add a stand-alone cabinet to a kitchen is to hire a cabinet maker to custom build it to your storage and design specifications.
Contact a Kitchen Magic renovation specialist today to learn more about kitchen standouts and ways to incorporate a standout into your kitchen renovation.
