One of the hottest kitchen remodeling trends of 2017 is tuxedo cabinets. Tuxedo cabinets got their name because originally the design consisted of black lower cabinetry in the space and white upper cabinets, giving the stark contrast of a tuxedo. However, these days you can mix and match different colors to pull off this look. For example, you can do a rich brown lowers with cream uppers or a dark grey lower cabinet color with light gray upper ones. If you are considering this trend, there are a few things you should know to help you pull off this look. Here are a few of the things you must know if you are installing tuxedo cabinets in your kitchen.
The Dark Cabinet Should Always Go on The Bottom
As was mentioned, you don't have to do black and white when it comes to the tuxedo-cabinet look. You can mix it up with a variety of colors. However, the look always consists of a darker cabinet being mixed with a lower one. If you are daring, you may be considering placing the darker of the two on the top. However, you should avoid doing this. The darker color cabinets should always be your lowers. They help to ground the space and provide balance. Using a lighter color on top helps to make the space feel open and a bit larger. If you used the darker color on top, you can make your space feel cramped and confined and create the visual effect of lower ceilings.
Your Flooring Should Not Match Your Lower Cabinets
When you are installing tuxedo cabinets, you may be tempted to match your flooring color with your lower cabinet color. This may create a uniform look for the entire bottom half of your kitchen. However, you should avoid doing this. In a tuxedo kitchen, you want your cabinets to be the star of the kitchen. But when you pair the same colored floor with the cabinets, the floor and the cabinets mesh in together, taking attention away from the cabinets. In order to keep the attention on the difference between your cabinets, pair a light- to medium-colored floor with your tuxedo cabinets. The lighter color will help to accentuate the dark tone of the lower cabinets and help them pop.
Use Your Backsplash to Tie the Cabinets Together
The last tip that will help you pull off tuxedo cabinets is using a backsplash the marries your upper and lower cabinets. This is especially important if you are using two colors that are completely different. If done incorrectly, your kitchen can look like a work in progress or like your cabinets were purchased at two different times. You want something to tie the look together and make it known that the cabinets are purposely different colors, yet still work together. Using a backsplash tile that features both of the colors found in your cabinets can complete the look and finish off the space.
Tuxedo cabinets are one of the kitchen remodeling trends that can update your existing space. However, you can make mistakes that can make the look feel off. Following the above tips will help you pull off this trend and have a stylish and contemporary kitchen.
