Creative Cabinet Ideas - Southern Living

Innovative Materials

This homeowner customized her cabinets by using corrugated metal on the face of her cabinet doors.

Photo: Alexandra Rowley

Open Cabinets

For easier access to storage and to make collections more visible, keep your upper cabinets open.

Mix of Styles

You can mix types of cabinetry—open, closed, and glass—to best utilize your space.

Photo: Lucas Allen

No Upper Cabinets

In order to keep the kitchen feeling open and airy, this homeowner chose to forgo upper cabinets altogether.

Photo: Tria Giovan

Unique Knobs

Look beyond standard hardware options. These knobs are made by attaching wine corks with wood screws from the inside of the cabinets.

Photography Laurey W. Glenn / Styling Leigh Anne Montgomery

Corner Cabinets

The intersection of two cabinet runs can create difficult-to-use storage space. Accessories like lazy Susans can help you access this space.

Photo: Erik Johnson

Furniture Feet

Furniture-style feet adds vintage character to cabinetry.

Charles Walton IV / styling Todd Childs

Utility Cabinets

Full-height utility cabinets are a great place to store tall items like brooms and mops.

Photo: Lucas Allen

Over the Refrigerator

An over-the-refrigerator cabinet is deeper than other upper cabinets. It is the perfect place for storing large or seldom-used items. Consider using glass front doors if you are storing decorative items.

Photo: Lucas Allen

Collections

Consider the best way to display your kitchen collections when configuring your cabinetry.

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