Whether you are designing a kitchen or remodeling it, choosing the appropriate 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 elaboration materials 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 wood 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 in tone. In terms of costs, 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 have brought 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 it is less common to see them 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 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 Nigeria. In the design of modern kitchens, there is a tendency to keep an open concept. If this is your case, you should locate your wardrobe on a perimeter wall because otherwise, you will interrupt 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, according to the trends we have observed in the market, the maximum height does not usually exceed 2 meters. We recommend that you take the height, width, and depth of the place where you plan to place your wardrobe so that 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 you must 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 and with patience to avoid labor costs.
Kitchen Cabinet Design:
In previous years, the color of the kitchen cabinets was 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 Nigeria: Common Questions
What is the best cabinet material for a kitchen in Lagos?
Lagos’s humidity makes material choice as important as looks. Marine-grade plywood and moisture-resistant MDF or HDF hold up best, resisting the warping that solid timber can develop over time in sustained coastal humidity. Melamine and laminate finishes are the budget-friendly option and now replicate wood grain closely enough that most people cannot tell from across a room. Solid hardwoods like iroko or African mahogany still have their place and are prized for durability, but they run three to five times the cost of an equivalent MDF cabinet.
How much do kitchen cabinets cost in Nigeria?
Cabinet pricing varies widely depending on material, size, and hardware quality. Expect anywhere from roughly NGN 300,000 for a basic setup to NGN 2,000,000 or more for a full custom hardwood fit-out in Lagos, with high-end solid-wood kitchens sometimes running well beyond that. Substrate is usually the single biggest cost driver, more than the door finish or hardware.
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, which suits the compact apartment layouts common across Lagos.
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’s 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’s a cabinet-maker’s job, and it’s worth using a local carpenter or fit-out company who can measure your actual space. Newmatic supplies is everything that goes into and around the cabinetry: built-in kitchen appliances, including chimney hoods, cooker hobs, built-in ovens, built-in fridges, and dishwashers, 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?
White and neutral tones (grey, beige) remain the leading choice for modern Lagos kitchens, especially in the minimalist style that is popular in the city’s apartment-heavy market, since they keep a space feeling bright and open. Two-tone cabinets, pairing a darker base with a lighter upper section, are a strong second choice and especially common in high-end apartments and duplexes. For homeowners wanting a warmer, more distinctive look, natural wood tones and earthier browns are also popular, often chosen to bring a bit of local character into the design.
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