If appliances are the hands and flooring is the feet, then cabinets are the heart of the kitchen — storing the tools and nutrition we need to feed our souls. Because they’re so vital to your space (and because they make the biggest visual impact), cabinets are the quickest way to transform the look of your kitchen. From grains of wood making a major comeback to the latest crave-able colour combinations to modern minimalist kitchen inspo, these are the kitchen cabinet trends to watch as we roll into 2020.
Kitchens
The 17 Hottest Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2020
November 30, 2019
If appliances are the hands and flooring is the feet, then cabinets are the heart of the kitchen — storing the tools and nutrition we need to feed our souls. Because they’re so vital to your space (and because they make the biggest visual impact), cabinets are the quickest way to transform the look of your kitchen. From grains of wood making a major comeback to the latest crave-able colour combinations to modern minimalist kitchen inspo, these are the kitchen cabinet trends to watch as we roll into 2020.
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It’s Smart to be Sustainable
1/17It’s Smart to be Sustainable
1/17Photo Credit: IKEASource: www.ikea.com
<a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/tags/green-living/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Eco-friendly</a> ideas are on the rise in interior design, with kitchen cabinets using sustainable and upcycled materials growing in popularity — like IKEA’s <a href="https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/kungsbacka-drawer-front-anthracite-20337949/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">KUNGSBACKA</a> line of kitchen fronts. Made from recycled wood and recycled PET bottles, these drawer and cabinet fronts offer a modern look that keeps the environment in mind. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/mike-holmes-ways-to-go-green-at-home-1910032/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mike Holmes Reveals the Smartest Ways to Go Green at Home</a>KitchensThe 17 Hottest Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2020It’s Smart to be Sustainable
PHOTO 1 of 17READ LESS -<a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/tags/green-living/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Eco-friendly</a> ideas are on the rise in interior design, with kitchen cabinets using sustainable and upcycled materials growing in popularity — like IKEA’s <a href="https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/kungsbacka-drawer-front-anthracite-20337949/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">KUNGSBACKA</a> line of kitchen fronts. Made from recycled wood and recycled PET bottles, these drawer and cabinet fronts offer a modern look that keeps the environment in mind. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/mike-holmes-ways-to-go-green-at-home-1910032/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mike Holmes Reveals the Smartest Ways to Go Green at Home</a>Photo Credit: IKEASource: www.ikea.com
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Play in Grey
2/17Play in Grey
2/17Photo Credit: Unsplash/Christian Mackie
The new neutral sweeping the nation’s kitchens? It looks like <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/grey-kitchens-colour-staying-power-1923471/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">grey is here to stay</a>. Popular as a kitchen wall and flooring colour, this versatile neutral adds a sophisticated feel to cabinets. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/favourite-kitchen-renovations-from-hgtv-shows-1932483/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">15 of Our Favourite Kitchen Renovations From HGTV Shows</a>KitchensThe 17 Hottest Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2020Play in Grey
PHOTO 2 of 17READ LESS -The new neutral sweeping the nation’s kitchens? It looks like <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/grey-kitchens-colour-staying-power-1923471/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">grey is here to stay</a>. Popular as a kitchen wall and flooring colour, this versatile neutral adds a sophisticated feel to cabinets. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/favourite-kitchen-renovations-from-hgtv-shows-1932483/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">15 of Our Favourite Kitchen Renovations From HGTV Shows</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/Christian Mackie
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Dark Matters
3/17Dark Matters
3/17Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
When it comes to colour, deep, dark and even black cabinets continue to make a major impact in the kitchen. While <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/black-kitchen-ideas-that-will-inspire-you-to-go-dark-1925714/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">all-black kitchens</a> remain popular, combinations of black cabinets with other hues and contrast countertops are another way to guide your kitchen (stylishly) to the dark side.KitchensThe 17 Hottest Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2020Dark Matters
PHOTO 3 of 17READ LESS -When it comes to colour, deep, dark and even black cabinets continue to make a major impact in the kitchen. While <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/black-kitchen-ideas-that-will-inspire-you-to-go-dark-1925714/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">all-black kitchens</a> remain popular, combinations of black cabinets with other hues and contrast countertops are another way to guide your kitchen (stylishly) to the dark side.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Colour Them Cool
4/17Colour Them Cool
4/17Photo Credit: IKEASource: www.ikea.com
Rich, saturated <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/these-drool-worthy-kitchens-make-a-case-for-colourful-cabinets-1900534/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">colour makes a bold statement in your kitchen</a> — with trending jewel-tone cabinets adding style to breakfast, lunch and dinner. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/most-popular-kitchen-designs-around-world-1932513/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Most Popular Kitchen Designs From Around the World</a>KitchensThe 17 Hottest Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2020Colour Them Cool
PHOTO 4 of 17READ LESS -Rich, saturated <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/these-drool-worthy-kitchens-make-a-case-for-colourful-cabinets-1900534/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">colour makes a bold statement in your kitchen</a> — with trending jewel-tone cabinets adding style to breakfast, lunch and dinner. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/most-popular-kitchen-designs-around-world-1932513/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Most Popular Kitchen Designs From Around the World</a>Photo Credit: IKEASource: www.ikea.com
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Colour, but Make it Soft
5/17Colour, but Make it Soft
5/17Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
If dark and rich hues are too stark for your taste, pops of pastel and gentler tones are colouring kitchen cabinets as well — like this mint green kitchen featured on <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/property-brothers-forever-home/photos/mint-green-kitchen-1928543/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Property Brothers: Forever Home</em></a>. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/creative-design-features-kitchen-1913959/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Design Features That Will Boost Your Creativity in the Kitchen</a>KitchensThe 17 Hottest Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2020Colour, but Make it Soft
PHOTO 5 of 17READ LESS -If dark and rich hues are too stark for your taste, pops of pastel and gentler tones are colouring kitchen cabinets as well — like this mint green kitchen featured on <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/property-brothers-forever-home/photos/mint-green-kitchen-1928543/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Property Brothers: Forever Home</em></a>. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/creative-design-features-kitchen-1913959/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Design Features That Will Boost Your Creativity in the Kitchen</a>Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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The Wonders of Walnut
6/17The Wonders of Walnut
6/17Photo Credit: Unsplash/André François McKenzie
Warm, rich and perfectly coordinated with clean, white kitchen aesthetics, walnut is another wood that’s popping up in more modern kitchen cabinet designs. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/hgtv-news/photos/biggest-home-trends-2020-hgtv-canada-stars-1933228/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Biggest Home Trends in 2020, According to HGTV Canada Stars</a>KitchensThe 17 Hottest Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2020The Wonders of Walnut
PHOTO 6 of 17READ LESS -Warm, rich and perfectly coordinated with clean, white kitchen aesthetics, walnut is another wood that’s popping up in more modern kitchen cabinet designs. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/hgtv-news/photos/biggest-home-trends-2020-hgtv-canada-stars-1933228/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Biggest Home Trends in 2020, According to HGTV Canada Stars</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/André François McKenzie
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Take on Two Tones
7/17Take on Two Tones
7/17Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
Double the colour, double the style. Two-tone cabinets continue to top the trends when it comes to kitchens, with combinations of bright colours or a mix of neutrals creating cool contrast. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/renovations/photos/modular-kitchens-bathrooms-future-of-housing-1932632/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Are Modular Kitchens and Bathrooms the Future of Housing?</a>KitchensThe 17 Hottest Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2020Take on Two Tones
PHOTO 7 of 17READ LESS -Double the colour, double the style. Two-tone cabinets continue to top the trends when it comes to kitchens, with combinations of bright colours or a mix of neutrals creating cool contrast. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/renovations/photos/modular-kitchens-bathrooms-future-of-housing-1932632/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Are Modular Kitchens and Bathrooms the Future of Housing?</a>Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Island Life
8/17Island Life
8/17Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
Kitchen islands add extra workspace and seating to your cooking space, but they can also create new opportunities for cabinets and bonus storage in the kitchen. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/bryan-baeumler-save-money-kitchen-remodel-1921882/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bryan Baeumler’s 10 Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Kitchen Remodel</a>KitchensThe 17 Hottest Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2020Island Life
PHOTO 8 of 17READ LESS -Kitchen islands add extra workspace and seating to your cooking space, but they can also create new opportunities for cabinets and bonus storage in the kitchen. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/bryan-baeumler-save-money-kitchen-remodel-1921882/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bryan Baeumler’s 10 Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Kitchen Remodel</a>Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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The Softer Side
9/17The Softer Side
9/17Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
Wood cabinets are timeless, creating a beautiful contrast to sleek appliances. But not all types of wood create the same look. This year, more and more kitchen cabinets are showcasing warmer, softer-toned woods like ash and oak. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/blog/scott-mcgillivray-debates-the-pros-and-cons-of-going-light-and-dark-in-your-kitchen-1920657/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scott McGillivray Debates the Pros and Cons of Going Light and Dark in Your Kitchen</a>KitchensThe 17 Hottest Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2020The Softer Side
PHOTO 9 of 17READ LESS -Wood cabinets are timeless, creating a beautiful contrast to sleek appliances. But not all types of wood create the same look. This year, more and more kitchen cabinets are showcasing warmer, softer-toned woods like ash and oak. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/blog/scott-mcgillivray-debates-the-pros-and-cons-of-going-light-and-dark-in-your-kitchen-1920657/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scott McGillivray Debates the Pros and Cons of Going Light and Dark in Your Kitchen</a>Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Put it All out There
10/17Put it All out There
10/17Photo Credit: Unsplash/Francesca Tosolini
Hidden no more: showcase pantries with open-front shelving make your daily items part of the aesthetic of your kitchen cabinets. Note: this is a trend that appeals most to <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/habits-of-organized-people-you-can-copy-1927718/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the ultra-organized among us</a>. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/paint/photos/transform-kitchen-cabinets-1930363/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Ways to Totally Transform Your Kitchen Cabinets Without Replacing Them</a>KitchensThe 17 Hottest Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2020Put it All out There
PHOTO 10 of 17READ LESS -Hidden no more: showcase pantries with open-front shelving make your daily items part of the aesthetic of your kitchen cabinets. Note: this is a trend that appeals most to <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/habits-of-organized-people-you-can-copy-1927718/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the ultra-organized among us</a>. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/paint/photos/transform-kitchen-cabinets-1930363/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Ways to Totally Transform Your Kitchen Cabinets Without Replacing Them</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/Francesca Tosolini
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Frosty Finishes
11/17Frosty Finishes
11/17Photo Credit: Unsplash/AW Creative
Get ready to <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/organize-kitchen-like-marie-kondo-1925853/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marie Kondo</a> your kitchen, because glass cabinets leave you with nowhere to hide a disorganized snack cabinet. From frosted to crystal clear, glass panels are bringing a bit of transparency to modern kitchen designs. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/save-my-reno/photos/a-hideous-kitchen-gets-a-heavenly-makeover-on-a-tight-timeline-and-budget-1897226/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A Hideous Kitchen Gets a Heavenly Makeover on a Tight Timeline and Budget</a>KitchensThe 17 Hottest Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2020Frosty Finishes
PHOTO 11 of 17READ LESS -Get ready to <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/organize-kitchen-like-marie-kondo-1925853/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marie Kondo</a> your kitchen, because glass cabinets leave you with nowhere to hide a disorganized snack cabinet. From frosted to crystal clear, glass panels are bringing a bit of transparency to modern kitchen designs. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/save-my-reno/photos/a-hideous-kitchen-gets-a-heavenly-makeover-on-a-tight-timeline-and-budget-1897226/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A Hideous Kitchen Gets a Heavenly Makeover on a Tight Timeline and Budget</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/AW Creative
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Look, No Hands
12/17Look, No Hands
12/17Photo Credit: Unsplash/Jason Briscoe
Call it a mark of the <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/minimalist-kitchen-ideas-1927786/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">minimalist kitchen movement</a>: hands-free cabinets are creating super-clean lines on kitchen cabinets as we enter the new decade. From hidden handles to cutouts to touch-release styles, barely-there and invisible hardware are trends to watch. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/see-how-designer-lynne-knowlton-turned-her-reno-nightmare-into-a-gorgeous-kitchen-makeover-1914164/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">See How Lynne Knowlton Overcame Reno Hurdles to Create a Heavenly Kitchen Makeover</a>KitchensThe 17 Hottest Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2020Look, No Hands
PHOTO 12 of 17READ LESS -Call it a mark of the <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/minimalist-kitchen-ideas-1927786/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">minimalist kitchen movement</a>: hands-free cabinets are creating super-clean lines on kitchen cabinets as we enter the new decade. From hidden handles to cutouts to touch-release styles, barely-there and invisible hardware are trends to watch. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/see-how-designer-lynne-knowlton-turned-her-reno-nightmare-into-a-gorgeous-kitchen-makeover-1914164/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">See How Lynne Knowlton Overcame Reno Hurdles to Create a Heavenly Kitchen Makeover</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/Jason Briscoe
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Make it Matte
13/17Make it Matte
13/17Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
Shine is so last year. In contrast to high-shine designs of years past, matte is on trend for 2020 — whether it’s bold matte cabinet panels or subtler matte-black hardware. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/timeless-kitchen-cabinet-ideas-1910941/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Timeless Kitchen Cabinet Ideas for Your Next Remodel</a>KitchensThe 17 Hottest Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2020Make it Matte
PHOTO 13 of 17READ LESS -Shine is so last year. In contrast to high-shine designs of years past, matte is on trend for 2020 — whether it’s bold matte cabinet panels or subtler matte-black hardware. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/timeless-kitchen-cabinet-ideas-1910941/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Timeless Kitchen Cabinet Ideas for Your Next Remodel</a>Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Mix in Marble
14/17Mix in Marble
14/17Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
Luxe and modern, marble is cooking up a moment in <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kitchens</a> this year — creating the perfect base for contemporary cabinets. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/15-feng-shui-tips-for-expertly-organized-kitchen-cabinets-1911812/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">15 Feng Shui Tips for Expertly Organized Kitchen Cabinets</a>KitchensThe 17 Hottest Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2020Mix in Marble
PHOTO 14 of 17READ LESS -Luxe and modern, marble is cooking up a moment in <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kitchens</a> this year — creating the perfect base for contemporary cabinets. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/15-feng-shui-tips-for-expertly-organized-kitchen-cabinets-1911812/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">15 Feng Shui Tips for Expertly Organized Kitchen Cabinets</a>Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Unexpected Hardware
15/17Unexpected Hardware
15/17Photo Credit: Unsplash/Rustic Vegan
If you do prefer hardware on your cabinets, try thinking outside the box for a modern, distinctive look. Unique hardware — like rough-cut crystals, rings and pull-tabs — adds personality and statement-making style to your kitchen. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/save-my-reno/blog/how-to-personalize-a-kitchen-makeover-1898124/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Personalize a Kitchen Makeover</a>KitchensThe 17 Hottest Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2020Unexpected Hardware
PHOTO 15 of 17READ LESS -If you do prefer hardware on your cabinets, try thinking outside the box for a modern, distinctive look. Unique hardware — like rough-cut crystals, rings and pull-tabs — adds personality and statement-making style to your kitchen. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/save-my-reno/blog/how-to-personalize-a-kitchen-makeover-1898124/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Personalize a Kitchen Makeover</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/Rustic Vegan
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Open Up
16/17Open Up
16/17Photo Credit: Unsplash/Edgar Catrejon
While top cupboards add storage, they can take away a sense of openness in the kitchen. The solution, increasingly, is to opt for no upper cabinets or a mix of some upper cabinets and subtle shelving. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/20-gorgeous-kitchens-that-will-inspire-you-to-embrace-open-shelving-1896891/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Gorgeous Kitchens That Will Inspire You to Embrace Open Shelving</a>KitchensThe 17 Hottest Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2020Open Up
PHOTO 16 of 17READ LESS -While top cupboards add storage, they can take away a sense of openness in the kitchen. The solution, increasingly, is to opt for no upper cabinets or a mix of some upper cabinets and subtle shelving. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/20-gorgeous-kitchens-that-will-inspire-you-to-embrace-open-shelving-1896891/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Gorgeous Kitchens That Will Inspire You to Embrace Open Shelving</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/Edgar Catrejon
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A Stylish Secret
17/17A Stylish Secret
17/17Photo Credit: Unsplash/Aaron HUber
Have something to hide? Good! Integrating hidden range hoods into the design of kitchen is an increasingly popular way to enhance the clean, modern look of cabinets. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/kitchen-appliances-splurge-and-save-1930029/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kitchen Appliances 101: Where to Splurge and Where to Save </a>KitchensThe 17 Hottest Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2020A Stylish Secret
PHOTO 17 of 17READ LESS -Have something to hide? Good! Integrating hidden range hoods into the design of kitchen is an increasingly popular way to enhance the clean, modern look of cabinets. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/kitchen-appliances-splurge-and-save-1930029/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kitchen Appliances 101: Where to Splurge and Where to Save </a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/Aaron HUber
