Do Bathroom and Kitchen Cabinets Have to Match? Let’s Dive In!

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Hey there, friend! Do you ever stand in your kitchen or bathroom with a cup of coffee and think, should the kitchen cabinets match? Come on, you have to admit most of us go through this design dilemma. On this post, we want to address the question: Should bathroom and kitchen cabinets match? Spoiler alert: It did not come with a one-size-fits-all answer, but that is part of the fun of fashion!

The Cabinet Conundrum And Why?

So what, you may well ask. Actually, cabinets are like the unsung heroes in your house. They host your pots, pans, towels, and toiletries (for better or for worse), but they can also be pivotal to the overall aesthetic of your renovation. Whether you are updating or just dreaming for the day, to match or not can be a design breaker.

Case you Can Match Cabinets

1. Cohesive Flow

Having cabinets that match can feel cohesive if your home has an open floorplan. Just think about the flow of movement you might experience walking from the kitchen to bathroom. So your home is hugging you, basically!

2. Simplicity in Design

Consistent design makes decisions easy. You pick a style, you pick a color, and bam — your design problem is solved in many rooms. Also, it will help you to avoid the deadly analysis paralysis.

3. Increased Home Value

If you are thinking of selling your home in the future, a uniform look may be more attractive to potential buyers. It demonstrates a carefully-planned layout and can be very appealing to prospective home buyers.

The Joy of Mixing It Up

1. Express Your Personality

Why should everything match? Mixing styles can help give your home more character. Your kitchen may be on the more rustic end of the spectrum, while your bathroom is all modern, streamlined glamour. Why not have both?

2. Tailored Functionality

You require other alternative facilities in the living room. The potential threats are more water and moisture for your bathroom cabinets, where in your kitchen, your cabinets must be sturdier to bear the load of pots and pans over them. Blending materials and aesthetics can fulfill those practical needs.

3. Budget-Friendly Options

Matching cabinets, sometimes, mean higher-quality materials used elsewhere at a high expense. That way, you can splurge on high-quality choices in one room without breaking the bank and save in another.

How Do You Choose: Match vs. Mix?

Confused yet again? We have made an easy-to-follow chart to make your choice easier, whether it is matching or mixing:

The Inside Scoop on Trends

The trend in home design today is all about you, the owner. Gone are the days of cookie-cutter designs — people want spaces that tell their own story. If you mix and match too early and too high, it could very well ruin your vision beyond repair.

Interactive Time: What is Your Style?

I’d love to hear from you! Are you into uniformity, or would you rather switch it up? Comment below and tell me about your design dilemmas and wins. Submit your cabinet tale — funny, weird, or otherwise. Share that too!

Real Life Stories: Cabinet Adventures

Here is a little story about my friend Sarah, from Western Massachusetts. When it was time to remodel her kitchen, she used the cabinets in her bathroom as partial inspiration to match. Halfway in, she worried it was too boring. However, when the project was done, she also found the uniform style calming and sophisticated. Meanwhile, my neighbor Joe went the exact opposite. In his bathroom are modern, stylish cabinets, while he went for a farmhouse style in his kitchen. It’s a little weird, but it suits him and his family. What are the stories they tell us? There’s no wrong answer!

FAQ: You Asked, We Answered

Q: Matching cabinets — lame or not?

A: Not necessarily! Coordinating cabinets can give an elegant, uniform appearance based on the style and materials you choose.

Q: Is it costlier to lump all of the cabinets in your office together?

A: Well, it is if you go to the top of a price class. But, of course, it will vary depending on the size of your home and what styles you like.

Q: What if I change my cabinets later on?

A: Flexibility is key. Options are now offered in the matching and/or mixing mode, out of which you must select a style that allows for potential changes later on.

Q: Will different cabinet styles affect the resale price of your home?

It Depends on the preferences of potential buyers, presumably. It may not be ideal in that everyone might enjoy more uniformity; however, many also value unique, personal spaces.

Final Verdict: Home Sweet (and Uneven)

Your home is your own haven. Who cares if you mix or match your cabinets as long as the space looks and FEELS like YOU? Begin to see what you can get for your money, and enjoy a smile on your face whenever you walk past the front door.

If you found this post helpful — or at the very least entertaining — why not share it with a friend who may be faced with their own cabinet conundrum? Leave a comment and share below.

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