Contemporary
Just as the name implies, contemporary cabinets feature a sleek minimalist design, providing a streamlined clean look. Contemporary cabinets have flat surfaces and nominal ornamentation and simple hardware. This cabinet style will not have any crown molding or raised panels. Because the cabinets do not have any molding, the cabinets are generally taller, providing more storage space. Contemporary cabinets are ideal for small kitchens such as galley kitchens.

Modern
Modern kitchen cabinets are similar to contemporary cabinets but feature more of an angular design. They are often constructed of man-made materials such as metal, plastic, concrete, and glass and can incorporate frosted glass panes.

Rustic
Rustic kitchens like country kitchens exude a casual, warm feeling and are meant for cooking and entertaining. The cabinets are usually made with durable materials such as pine or oak woods. Pine is a popular choice because the wood shows natural and visible knots and graining; however, because the wood is soft, it is prone to scratching and denting. Cherry, oak, maple, and hickory are also widely used due to their durability.

Country
Country kitchens like rustic kitchens are meant to be fully utilized, so cabinets are constructed with a durable wood such as pine, cherry, oak, maple, or hickory. Often country cabinets are painted in warm colors, including yellow, cream, light green, and blue. Raised-panel doors, beadboard, and doors with glass are also common features in country cabinets.

French Country
Just like rustic and country-style cabinets, French-country cabinets exude charm and warmth. The cabinets often feature ornate carvings and furniture-like features such as decorative moldings and detailed arches. These cabinets are made of wood and can be in natural tones or antiqued or distressed to further reflect cozy comfort. Ornate hardware made from antique brass, bronze or iron are commonly paired with French country cabinets.

Shaker
Like contemporary and modern, Shaker style cabinets maintain a simple yet functional façade. Shaker cabinets feature flat paneled doors with rail frames and are well constructed generally with materials such as cherry, maple, hickory, or oak. This style cabinet can be left with their natural wood finish or painted in light colors such as white or gray. Shaker cabinets are installed in more modern kitchens and paired with stainless steel appliances and light-colored granite.

Mission
Mission-style cabinets include straight lines and panel-faced doors with no decorative features and are generally constructed of oak or cherry woods. One of the appealing aspects of mission-style cabinets is that the cabinets are usually made by skilled carpenters. And, because of this, they can be extremely durable as well as costly. Mission cabinets are generally not painted but rather stained to showcase the wood’s natural beauty. These cabinets are often seen paired with black decorative hardware made from wrought iron, brass, or bronze metal.

Retro
In the retro category, mid-century modern design has shaped the look of retro kitchen cabinets. Mid-century design features streamlined, angular lines and geometric shapes, making the cabinets sleek and seamless with minimal decoration. Another design style that has influenced the retro kitchen is the post-war 1950s style, featuring sharp angles, overstated curves, and high-tech design elements. Cabinet colors are usually done in bold colors such as red, blue, or green and finished in a high-gloss finish with chrome hardware.

Tuscan
Tuscan kitchen cabinets feature cherry or maple woods that are stained rich brown colors. Doors can have raised panels and decorative accents such as hoods, shelves, and cornices. Ornate iron, bronze, copper, and brass metals commonly complement the cabinets. Corner cabinets with glass doors and cabinet underlighting are other features that further accent the Tuscan look and vibe. 

Craftsman
Craftsman kitchen cabinets have simple straight lines with minimal detailing. They are often constructed of heavy woods such as oak, hickory, cherry, or maple and generally never made of artificial materials. Just like mission-style cabinets, craftsman-style cabinets are crafted by custom cabinetmakers, so cabinet costs can be higher than other style cabinets.

Installing a Kitchen Cabinet Style to Satisfy a Broad Range of Clients

Langbeen Builders installs Marsh Kitchen and Bath cabinets in their semi-custom and spec homes. We offer the following kitchen cabinet features in our standard selection:

• Atlanta 1 door style (shaker) with standard overlay

• Maple wood

• Alpine paint (white)

• Dove tail drawer with self-closing hardware

• Brushed nickel 1 ¼” round knobs or 6” drawer pulls in brushed nickel or matte black

While Langbeen Builders provides this standard selection, we give clients the opportunity to choose alternative kitchen cabinet styles and colors.