Solid wood kitchen cabinets are increasingly becoming a popular trend, with four distinct styles gaining favour
Solid wood kitchen cabinets are increasingly becoming a popular trend, with four distinct styles gaining favour
Solid wood kitchen cabinets have gained considerable popularity in cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, emerging as a prevailing trend.
The market share of solid wood cabinets in these cities has risen from under 5% three years ago to over 30% today.
In Harbin, cabinet manufacturers have likewise begun directing greater attention towards solid wood cabinets, devoting increased focus to refining details in design, material selection, and colour application.
I. Solid wood cabinets hold value
Solid wood cabinets are indeed the finest and most valuable integrated kitchen units available. This recognition extends beyond consumers in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou to include those in Harbin, where discerning clients with both means and taste have made solid wood cabinets their preferred choice for integrated kitchen purchases. Other cabinet types beyond solid wood utilise engineered wood panels as the base material for their doors. Compared to solid wood, the relative merits speak for themselves. Solid wood is sourced entirely from pure natural timber, exuding the essence of nature. Its inherent grain patterns are favoured by an increasing number of customers. With continuous advancements in solid wood craftsmanship, diverse carved motifs and rich lacquer finishes now lend solid wood cabinets a distinctly personalised character, catering to varied preferences in interior design styles. Indeed, in recent years solid wood cabinets have proven equally adept at embodying classical elegance as they do contemporary chic. Moreover, solid wood stands the test of time – not only does it retain its value over the years, but in some respects appreciates as timber becomes increasingly scarce. It is, quite rightly, regarded as a cabinet of enduring worth.
II. Solid wood cabinets can be categorised into three types.
Current wooden kitchen cabinets are categorised into solid wood, engineered wood, and veneered wood types. Puna Kitchen Cabinet designers explain that solid wood cabinets demand greater consistency in timber species, offering a cohesive natural aesthetic with excellent results. Engineered wood cabinets utilise solid wood composite materials as a base, overlaid with real wood veneer to achieve a similar visual effect. Veneered solid wood cabinets feature double-sided veneering on MDF surfaces. The latter two types offer advantages in avoiding surface variations and defects in raw materials, achieving consistent grain patterns and colours while resisting warping. Pure solid wood cabinets boast superior strength and longevity, whereas the other two types exhibit uniform water absorption, enhanced warp resistance, and greater aesthetic appeal. Prices vary across different wooden cabinet structures based on the type of wood used.
III. Four styles are in vogue this year
Today, the kitchen cabinet industry has evolved from a singular development model towards a path of diversified growth. Continuous technological innovation and the refinement of designs have given rise to a variety of popular styles. Through analysis of several major domestic cabinet brands, Puna Kitchen Cabinet designers have categorised cabinet styles into the following four types.
1. Country Style
Country-style kitchen cabinets predominantly utilise solid timber, featuring colours close to nature and extensive use of rustic materials such as solid wood panels and metal fittings. Furthermore, meticulous craftsmanship is evident in the smooth, refined edge finishing, precise and delicate construction, even adhesive application, guaranteed dimensional accuracy, and exquisite woodworking techniques.
2. Classical Style
In stylistic expression, the sombre crimson hue conveys an air of nobility. Meticulous detailing, coupled with this regal colour palette, showcases rustic charm and timeless elegance to perfection. The pairing of black and red evokes antique sophistication while remaining contemporary, further enhanced by traditional embroidered accents that underscore the homeowner's refined taste.
3. Modern Style
Modern-style cabinet design represents a thoughtful creation. These cabinets, embodying Art Deco and contemporary flair, incorporate elements of both traditional and popular culture in their surface material selection, colour palette, and slender leg detailing. They harmonise seamlessly with diverse domestic settings. Blending colour with style, they combine linear and framed embellishments with clean-lined doors. Striking a balance between tradition and trend, they exude sophistication without ostentation, simplicity without crudeness.
4. Avant-garde Style
This style is characterised by striking colour contrasts. The purple cabinet design is both vibrant and enigmatic. Employing bold, forward-thinking concepts, it enables household tasks to be performed in a crisp, clean environment.
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