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Cabinet Options:

Maple has eclipsed oak as the most popular wood for cabinet doors. Cherry comes in third, followed by hickory and pine.

Light stains will let the natural beauty of the wood show through.

Among your non-wood options, polyester and plastic laminate offer shine and color. Stainless steel—the new neutral—shows up in both traditional and contemporary kitchens.

Attractive and durable interior finishes include laminate, vinyl, and natural wood veneer.

Door shapes range from flat to raised to curved and may be plain and simple or intricately carved. In more traditional kitchens, you’ll find inset and lipped doors, while partial overlay and full overlay provide the clean lines associated with more contemporary designs.

Use pulls and knobs to further personalize your kitchen. A Shaker style door in cherry can go from traditional with a brass knob to contemporary with a nickel pole.

Don’t agonize over framed versus frameless construction. The decision has become much less significant than it used to be. Manufacturers often charge the same for both and can achieve many of the same looks using either method.

You should look for solid wood doors made from multiple strips of lumber in a variety of sizes to minimize the effects of warping.

Cabinet sides, which require larger support panels, are typically covered with manmade materials such as plywood and medium-density fiberboard (MDF). These materials have been combined with special chemicals to make them more water-resistant and durable than solid wood.

For smooth and dependable drawers, consider dovetail joints and full-extension or ball-bearing slides

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