Five on-trend kitchen cabinet ideas for autumn

Posted on October 18, 2024

Update your kitchen this autumn with replacement kitchen doors

If your kitchen is looking a little tired this autumn, the good news is that there is still time to transform it well before Christmas.

Many of us put off thinking about updating our kitchen because we assume it would involve completely tearing out what is already there and redesigning everything from scratch. And sometimes this may be necessary, but in the majority of cases, a good quality kitchen upgrade can be achieved much more simply. And cheaply.

For example, one of the most common things that people change during a kitchen refit is kitchen cabinets. But often it is not necessary to rip out existing kitchen cabinets. If the main body of the cabinet – the carcass – is still in good condition, those cabinets can be completely transformed by replacement kitchen doors.

There are many advantages to using replacement kitchen doors rather than completely changing your kitchen cabinets. A few of these are:

  • Cost. Replacement kitchen doors are much cheaper than completely new kitchen cabinets.
  • Time. Replacement kitchen doors can be installed in a fraction of the time of new kitchen cabinets.
  • Convenience. With replacement kitchen doors your kitchen is not out of action for weeks and you don’t have to move everything out of it while the work is done.
  • Less waste. Replacement kitchen doors are much more environmentally-friendly than new kitchen cabinets as there is far less waste. And your old kitchen cabinet doors can usually be recycled.

If you are interested in replacement kitchen doors, DIY Homefit can help. We supply four ranges of stunning replacement kitchen doors:

All the above ranges are available in a wide variety of colours and finishes. So to help you start planning which replacement kitchen doors would be ideal for your kitchen, let’s take a look at a few ideas for kitchen cabinets that are trending this autumn.

Warm colours

Whilst white is still a popular colour for kitchens, there is a growing trend for warmer colours. Sometimes that can mean warm white, but many people are opting for moody blues and greens such as deep navy, forest green, and rich emerald. These colours can bring a distinctive touch of luxury to your kitchen. 

Other colours gaining popularity are terracotta, caramel and clay. These warm earthy tones bring a comfortable and cosy vibe to your kitchen.

And if you are torn between two or more different colours, why not combine them? The image below shows two distinct shades of green kitchen cabinets in the same kitchen, supplemented by wooden stools and brass fittings. The whole effect is natural and charming, whilst still being very stylish and on-trend.

Wood effect cabinets

Part of the growing trend for warm kitchen colours is the desire to get back to nature and bring the outside in. Another way to achieve this is to go for wood effect replacement kitchen doors. These can give a timeless, classic look to your kitchen. Walnut and oak shades are particularly popular.

Wood effect kitchen cabinets can also blend well with almost any other materials and colours, so is a flexible choice for your kitchen.

Textured finishes

Sleek finishes are still popular for kitchen cabinets, and help to create a streamlined, minimalistic look for your kitchen. But there is also a growing trend for added detail on cabinet doors, for example raised panels and indents.

So when choosing your replacement kitchen doors, take a look at some of the many textured styles available, that are stylish but also not too fussy or difficult to keep clean.

Eye-catching handles

A further style choice with replacement kitchen doors is the type of handles you put on them. And a little style tip to be aware of is that you can mix and match handle styles within your kitchen. So, for example, you might decide to have round knobs on some kitchen cabinets or drawers and long handles on others. And you could have a combination of various materials for those handles and knobs, such as metals and woods, in different shades.

DIY Homefit supplies a wide range of stylish handles in different shapes, sizes and materials. Find out more on our Handles page here.

Soft-close hinges

When you install replacement kitchen doors it is also an ideal opportunity to add soft-close hinges if you don’t already have them. As well as helping to keep your kitchen quiet and peaceful, soft-close hinges can also protect the life of your kitchen cabinets from wear and tear, and also prevent drawer items from sliding around when open or shut.

Take a look at DIY Homefit’s range of soft-close hinges on our Hinges page here.

We hope that this article provides some useful ideas about how replacement kitchen doors could transform your kitchen this autumn.

For further inspiration, why not take a browse through DIY Homefit’s gallery of kitchen pictures to see just how good a DIY Homefit kitchen can look.

And remember to visit us again soon here at DIY Homefit for more home and lifestyle tips.