Whether you are designing or remodeling a kitchen, choosing the right cabinet design will be a determining factor in the final result. With this in mind, we have put together tips and image ideas to help you make the most intelligent and profitable selection.
As with any other furniture, the materials used for elaboration are an essential aspect. Various materials are available for cabinets, ranging from inexpensive to high-end.
Among the diversity of materials, wooden cabinets are a popular choice.
Common woods in cabinets are oak, cherry, maple, mahogany, birch, and pine. Oak and maple tend to be lighter in color, while cherry and mahogany are darker. Cost-wise, pine is usually the cheapest wood. Other, more exotic woods can increase the cost of kitchen cabinets.
For modern kitchens, stainless steel is a favorite. This is a durable and low-maintenance kitchen cabinet material. It can provide a more industrial, contemporary, or modern kitchen feel. If you decide on a stainless steel cabinet, you will bring the 21st century to your kitchen.
If you have a limited budget, it is essential to know that there are also excellent alternatives on the market at desirable prices, such as plywood, MDF, or melamine. Cabinets made from these materials often feature thermoplastic synthetic laminates that give them a smooth surface finish that, in many cases, mimics wood but is easier to clean and maintain than natural wood.
Although they are less common in kitchens, cabinets are also made of organic materials, such as bamboo. They are not easy to find in urban kitchens, but some users use them for decorations on the coast (Mombasa) and in more rustic areas. Before buying a closet of this type, ensure it matches the kitchen style.
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What to Consider Before Choosing a Cabinet Design
Kitchen Cabinet Location:
This is the first thing to consider before purchasing a kitchen cabinet in Kenya. In modern kitchen design, there is a tendency to maintain an open concept. If this is your case, you should locate your wardrobe on a perimeter wall, as otherwise you will disrupt the style and may even obstruct the view, which is precisely what the open concept seeks to avoid. On the other hand, if you want a more private kitchen with traditional distribution, think that high cabinets can even help you create the divisions you need.
Size:
Regarding this point, it is essential to know that there is no standard measurement, so you will find several sizes available. We can tell you that, based on market trends, the maximum height does not usually exceed 2 meters. We recommend measuring the height, width, and depth of the space where you plan to place your wardrobe so you can buy one with the appropriate dimensions.
Kitchen Cabinet Assembly:
It is prevalent for suppliers to offer pre-assembled or ready-to-assemble cabinets. This means you will receive parts and hardware to assemble at home. Don’t worry; they’re almost always easy to put together. They come with an instruction guide; sometimes, they have all the necessary piercings. We are sure you can assemble it without problems, with patience, to avoid labor costs.
Kitchen Cabinet Design:
In previous years, the color options for kitchen cabinets were quite limited. You could only access neutral tones, and the designs were always conservative. Today, while white is the most popular color, ordering cabinets online in various colors and styles is possible. You can decide if you want traditional shades like white, brown, and gray or prefer them in more vibrant colors.
Kitchen Cabinet Design in Kenya: Common Questions
What's the best cabinet material for a Kenyan kitchen?
Humidity and heat are the real test, not looks. Marine-grade plywood and moisture-resistant MDF hold up best against Kenya’s climate; they resist the warping that solid timber can develop over a few humid seasons. Melamine and laminate finishes are the budget-friendly option, and they now replicate wood grain closely enough that most people can’t tell the difference across a room. Solid wood still has its place (oak and maple lighten a space, cherry and mahogany darken it), but it needs more upkeep in coastal humidity than inland.
How much do kitchen cabinets cost in Kenya?
Cabinet pricing runs a wide range because it’s driven by material, size, and finish. Expect anywhere from roughly KES 50,000 for a compact melamine set up to KES 500,000+ for a full solid-timber fit-out. The material is usually the biggest swing factor, followed by hardware (soft-close hinges and runners add cost but save frustration daily).
What is a good cabinet design for a small kitchen?
Light colors and handleless, flat-front designs make the biggest visual difference in a small space, since they avoid the visual clutter that ornate detailing adds. Vertical storage (tall, narrow units rather than wide, shallow ones) uses height instead of eating into walking space. An open-shelf section or two also helps a small kitchen feel less boxed-in than wall-to-wall closed cabinetry.
Should I go for an open or closed kitchen cabinet design?
Open kitchens suit homes that want the kitchen to feel like part of the living space, though it is a sociable choice that means keeping things tidier since there’s more on display. Closed cabinet designs give you more forgiving daily storage and work well if you’d rather keep the kitchen visually separate from where guests sit. Neither is objectively better; it depends on how the rest of the home is laid out.
Does Newmatic sell or install kitchen cabinets?
Newmatic does not manufacture or install cabinets itself. That is a cabinet-maker’s job, and it is worth using a local carpenter or fit-out company who can measure your actual space. What Newmatic supplies is everything that goes into and around the cabinetry: the built-in hoods, hobs, ovens, fridges, and dishwashers that need to be sized into the design from the start, plus cabinet hardware and accessories, LED cabinet lighting, and countertops. The showroom team can walk you through which appliance sizes to hand your cabinet-maker before they start building, so nothing gets built around the wrong dimensions.
How do I choose a cabinet color for my kitchen?
Grey and wood-look brown finishes are the more popular choice for Kenyan kitchen cabinets right now, ahead of white, which tends to show up more on countertops than on the cabinets themselves. A clean grey base like Storm Grey works well for a modern look. At the same time, wood-tone finishes like American Walnut, African Wenge, Sonoma Oak, Sheffield Oak, and Smoked Cedar give a warmer, natural feel without the upkeep real timber needs in Kenya’s humidity. If you’re set on a bolder look, navy or forest green on an island or lower bank of cabinets is a growing trend in Nairobi’s newer builds, usually kept to one section rather than the whole kitchen, so the space doesn’t feel heavy.
Visit any of our showrooms in Nairobi (James Gichuru Rd, Kellico Complex-Mombasa Rd, Kiambu Road), Nyali-Mombasa, Nakuru, and Eldoret.
We hope these Kitchen Cabinet ideas will help you create your dream home.Â