Arts & Crafts: With a strong emphasis on craftsmanship, Arts & Crafts kitchens rely on a natural bespoke look. Recessed panel doors with thick frames are dominant; consider letting the doors into the frame by using flush frame cabinetry. For an interesting accent, contrast the finishes or woods of the frame against those of the door and panel.
 

Asian: Going for a Zen-like vibe? Follow the major tenets of a contemporary cool kitchen, with some special detailing of its own. While concrete and natural stones do more for the Asian feel than the cabinetry, consider these elements: unusually-angled cabinets, extensive open shelving and minimal upper cabinetry.
 

Contemporary (cool): Equip this kitchen with simple geometric detailing: minimally adorned cabinetry, dominating horizontal and vertical lines, and frameless cabinets with flat panel doors are key. Choose lighter woods with subtle grains like ash or a simple maple (overly apparent grains or an excess of wavy and bird’s eye patterning can interrupt its seamless nature), stainless steel or laminate cabinets in white or bold colors. For a more European look, consider lift-up cabinet doors.
  

Contemporary (warm): Maintaining the same geometric bent as cool contemporary spaces, warm contemporary calls for details that trade out any hint of the clinical for softer touches. Warmer, honey-colored slab cabinets (such as a light cherry or white oak) with stainless steel hardware drive home a welcoming yet modern feel. Frosted glass inserts are also a solid choice. Focus on stainless steel and other metals as accents, rather than as a dominant cabinetry choice. In terms of softening harsh lines, curved cabinets can be a unique choice.
 

Cottage: Consider driftwood-like finishes for a seaside cottage feel. If you’re leaning more toward a lake look, a slightly darker (but still natural and wooden) cabinet is your best bet.
 

English Country: Slightly more proper than French Country, this style relies on a square cabinet design accented by curves. To maintain a handcrafted look, light or natural cabinets in pine or oak are prevalent. A sizable wooden mantle range hood, wood cutouts in valences, and intricate crown and rope moulding add authenticity.