European Kitchen Cabinets
European Kitchen Cabinets are typically done in three different styles. One style is known as the Scandinavian style country kitchen. These cabinets are typically edged on both the top and bottom and have some carvings. Usually these cabinets are made of pine because of its simple wood pattern.
European kitchen cabinets that have a contemporary style are not always made from wood. In some instances, Formica panels can be used to accentuate the sleek, streamlined look of this contemporary style. Often times, bright colors are used. It is common to see reds, blues, and greens. These cabinets can also have their dramatic appearance enhanced by using glass cabinet doors.
Typically the glass is textured or patterned. For a very modern and sleek look, polished chrome or stainless steel cabinets may be used.European Kitchen Cabinets are contemporary, modern and sleek. These cabinets are set apart because of their smooth design, unusual materials, and innovative technology. Yet, they are also designed with function in mind. European style kitchens are known for their dramatic style. The cabinets themselves have an almost minimalist appearance, but the decorative hardware makes them look anything but minimal. Because of advances in the development of hardware, European Cabinets have hidden hinges. This gives contemporary European cabinets a truly unique and smooth appearance. The cabinets have clean sharp angles—pair that with linear hardware and it is a very dramatic effect.
The third style of European Kitchen Cabinets is the French Country style. This style is very warm and often times the cabinets will be richly stained or even distressed to really create a traditional design feeling. Hardware is intricately designed and there is hand carved designs on the cabinets. Woods with a more rustic, or knotty appearance or frequently used.
Europeans are very passionate about food and so European designers have not forgotten about functionality when they designed this style of cabinets. Regardless of the style, European cabinets really focus ergonomics as well as the importance of accessibility.
European Cabinets can be imported, however that is typically very expensive. Popular home stores, such as IKEA carry the contemporary style of European Cabinets for a very reasonable price. Other popular brands of European style kitchen cabinets include: Ultra Craft Cabinetry, KraftMaid Cabinetry, Norcraft Cabinetry, Somersby, and Arch Bay. You can also always check with your local cabinet maker for custom built European style cabinets.