Great news for DIY enthusiasts (or anyone looking to really refresh their kitchen!): Give your IKEA cabinets a custom look without the cost by replacing door fronts on social media Semihandmade, the brand that made headlines, is debuting its own high-quality line. Cabinet boxes and special hardware.
The launch features more than 40 door styles, custom sizes with built-in looks, and appliance-ready options. The best part of all this? Everything is shipped directly to the consumer and flat-packed for easy shipping and delivery. and All will arrive in 8-10 weeks. Additionally, if you're having trouble choosing a design, Semihandmade offers services to guide you through the process. It's a one-stop-shop experience.
So with over 40,000 projects, including semi-handmade, it's safe to say that the brand knows exactly what's in and what's out in the world of kitchen renovations . We asked John McDonald, founder of Semihandmade, about the insights and trends that will inspire your next cabinetry journey.
green and off-white cabinets
McDonald's says the brand is seeing a lot of interest in earthy greens and off-whites. Gone are the days of all-white cabinets. He cites semi-handmade moss and stone shades as a specific example. “I think the appeal of it is that you can bring color into the kitchen, but still maintain a near-neutral color that won’t overwhelm over time,” he says.
all wood cabinet
Yes, demand for wood finishes is definitely on the rise right now, McDonald admits. In fact, customer demand has been so high that the brand plans to release more new wood finishes later in the spring, specifically a new walnut silhouette in partnership with Sarah Sherman Samuel and a new walnut silhouette in partnership with Leanne Ford This is a white oak option.
textured cabinet handles
If you want to add some extra features to your cabinet pulls and handles without going overboard, consider the following: textured option. “We're definitely seeing more people looking for textured details in their hardware, like Rejuvenation's new Trask Drawer Pull,” McDonald says.
open shelf
Surprisingly, open shelving has not yet become completely popular. They're great for displaying beautiful tableware and tabletop accessories, but they tend to collect dust quickly. However, according to McDonald, “Our customers still utilize open shelving to add visual interest to their kitchens alongside cabinetry. Our oak floating shelves remain a popular choice. It's a choice. We think people like the warmth it brings to a space, and it's an incredibly versatile style.”
white quartz countertops
The countertops that go with the cabinets are very important in the overall design scheme of the kitchen. Macdonald says, “With so many colors in furniture now, there's a growing demand for beautiful, livable white countertop options to pair with them.” And life is a mess, right? That's why people are looking for options that are durable, low-maintenance, and stay beautiful over time. That's why we're really interested in styles like Caesarstone White Attica and Empira White, both of which have a very classic look. ”
white shaker door
Surprisingly (or maybe not so surprising, depending on who you ask), the timeless white shaker door still reigns supreme. Semi Handmade has confirmed that theirs is the best seller on the site. McDonald explains: Since then, people have loved the Shaker, Slab and Quarterline paintable options to customize the color of your kitchen, and his walnut slabs are still a customer favorite. ” (The only case where Orcs are not dominant!)
coffee pantry and station
These days, people are getting more creative with how they use their cabinets, whether it's converting a storage shed into an appliance garage or tricking a cabinet into a stylish drinks station. McDonald's says its coffee stations are particularly popular. “Many of our customers design small countertop coffee pantries in their spaces to discreetly store all of their appliances and accessories in one place. Chicago's Favorite Designers “One of them, Tracy Cimba of Bespoke Redesign, is being asked by just about every client these days,” he says.
