When you're looking at kitchen cabinets, you'll probably be concentrating on materials and designs rather than considering the door. However, you should really take the time to think outside the box when it comes to cabinet door design and kitchen renovation. Instead of simply fitting cabinets with doors that swing outwards, why not think about having sliding doors?
It might seem like an odd idea at first, but adding sliding doors to your kitchen cabinets comes with plenty of benefits, and here are just four.
1. Save on Space
Probably the most obvious benefit that comes with adding sliding cabinet doors is enjoying more space. Most kitchens are on the smaller side. They're also filled with cabinets. By making sure none of those cabinets have doors that swing out into the room, you make the most of available space. You'll make your kitchen look much larger, and you'll be able to walk around more easily without having to navigate around open doors – this is particularly useful if you have a thin, galley-style kitchen.
2. Prevent Accidents
Having to walk around open kitchen cabinet doors can be a bother, but the real issue comes when you bump into one. If you aren't carrying anything, that would mean nothing more than a bruise. Unfortunately, you could be carrying anything from a pot of boiling water to a delicious meal for two, and even the slightest knock can send it all to the floor. Open doors can also create a hazard for young children, who can very easily bump their heads as they run around. When you fit sliding cabinet doors, you don't need to worry about open doors creating safety hazards.
3. Easy Access
When you roll open a sliding door, you get a full view of everything in your cabinets without any dark patches created by open swing doors, so it's much easier to reach in and grab what you need or step back to see what you have. In fact, you can simply leave the doors open most of the time to ensure you can pick out what you need whenever you need it.
4. Interesting Appearance
Finally, keep in mind that sliding kitchen cabinet doors are still quite a new and trendy idea. If you're looking for ways to enhance your kitchen's appearance and stand out from the crowd, fitting them instead of traditional outward swinging doors makes sense. They work particularly well with cool modern or minimalist designs.
