Distressed Kitchen Cabinets - 5 Tips to Make It Work!

Updated on: September 5, 2022

Distressed kitchen cabinets are a major trend in kitchen cabinets. Distressed cabinets add well-worn charm to your kitchen and give it a stylish and lived-in look. Here are a few tips to make sure your kitchen looks great with distressed cabinets.

1. Don't overdo it!

Can't you just hear Tim Gunn telling you to edit!? If you choose distressed cabinets, make them a focal point and don't distress everything else in your kitchen. Adding to many vintage/distressed elements can make your kitchen go from fab to drab pretty quick...

2. Hardware

We are liking the look of a solid brass of metal hardware. You don't have to choose distressed or rubbed metal hardware because you chose distressed cabinets. In fact, it looks great to have contrast between a traditional or modern piece of hardware against vintage/distressed cabinets.

3. Subway Tile Backsplash

Subway tile looks great as a backsplash against distressed cabinets. It gives your kitchen a clean and polished look in contrast to the distressed cabinets.

4. Color

Choose whatever color you like... just make sure the entire kitchen isn't the same color. If you want your distressed cabinets to be the focal point, then contrast is key.

5. Accessorize

Last but not least accessorize... You don't have to clutter your counters, but adding a couple pieces of decor to highlight your distressed cabinets is a great way to tie the room together. A couple options are a distressed piece of pottery or a copper kettle on the stove. Anything that you like that gives your kitchen an unexpected, personalized twist!