Creating a Country Kitchen with Ready-to-Assemble Cabinets

There are many different styles of kitchens and when you are thinking about remodeling, you have a lot of choices to narrow down. Some of the best kitchen looks are also the ones with traditional lines and features. Country kitchens are especially popular, because they have an old-time charm with modern convenience. If a country kitchen appeals to you, consider using ready-to-assemble cabinets to help you achieve the look.

Basic Floor Plan
Before you rush out to buy cabinets or order them online, you need to come up with a basic floor plan for your newly designed kitchen. This can be as simple as keeping the current floor plan, or it can mean creating an entirely new look and lay out. Sketch out the basic floor plan you would like and go from there. Measure the area where the cabinets are going, so that you can get a better idea of the space you have to work with. The available area will determine what type of cabinets you can include and how they are arranged. You may find that you can add additional cabinets to your kitchen by altering the type of cabinets you install. Most kitchen and home improvement stores that sell ready-to-assemble cabinets offer free design services with your purchase.

Types of Cabinets
A country kitchen is full of charm and the ready-to-assemble cabinets that you select should reflect that. Look for cabinets that offer easy access and convenience. Make use of all available space, by installing corner cabinets, as well. No country kitchen is complete without a lazy Susan cabinet, so add that to your design if you have room for it. Cabinets above the kitchen counter can also be more open in a country kitchen design. It is not uncommon to see an open shelf with stacks of plates or bowls in such a setting. There are some ready-to-assemble cabinets that offer such shelving/cabinet designs that would be perfect for your new kitchen.

Cabinet Colors and Faces
Forget sleek black cabinets or modern laminates when designing a country kitchen. Instead, opt for off white or natural wood cabinets with a raised panel face. Maple is a particularly popular finish for the cabinets in country kitchens. It is a natural look, but the face of the cabinet offers a slightly ornamental design. Stay away from plain, flat front cabinets, as they give off a more contemporary look than raised panels. Other color options are available, and you can even stain or paint unfinished ready-to-assemble cabinets with a distressed look if so desired. Greens and even dark reds are popular for distressed country kitchen cabinets.

Ready-to-assemble cabinets offer a wide selection of styles and finishes. They can compliment any country kitchen decor and should be a viable option for saving money on your kitchen redesign. Take the time to explore all of your options for kitchen cabinetry and select the pieces that will give you the look and feel of the country kitchen you desire.

Jessica Ackerman, author and staff designer at WallDecorandHomeAccents.com, specializes in door topper and unique wall art.