Unique Custom Cabinetry Ideas For Your Sanibel Dream Home
Building a new home on Sanibel Island is a dream come true and a unique opportunity to incorporate the relaxed island vibe throughout your home. To get you inspired, let’s look at a few unique cabinetry ideas that reflect the desirable island lifestyle.
Unique Custom Cabinetry For Your Sanibel Dream Home: Reclaimed Wood Elegance
If you like antiques or maybe you have some salvaged wood, incorporating reclaimed wood to your island home adds character and a touch of history.
Since it is so versatile, you can use it as a backdrop on your bedroom wall, to build a kitchen island, beverage center, a rustic bench, or as one of our customers did, as an entry door. Its neutral coloring and soft finish can work as a background for any style or furnishing.
Custom Hardware
Select or even design custom hardware to complement the beach theme. Unique seafoam glass handles, nautical or surfboard drawer pulls, sea turtles, shells or palm tree knobs capture the spirit of the sea nicely.
These small but powerful elements can become statement pieces, contributing to the overall aesthetic of your cabinetry.
Unique Custom Cabinetry For Your Sanibel Dream Home: Glass-front Cabinets
Integrating glass-front cabinets into your kitchen or dining area is a wonderful way to display cherished dishware, glassware, or collectibles. This adds a touch of sophistication and breaks up the solid look of traditional cabinetry, creating a visually interesting element.
Highlight your favorite beach finds, coral collections, or vibrant tableware behind this stylish feature.
HINT: If you\\\’re not sure about open-shelving cabinets but want to add visual interest to your kitchen, glass door cabinets are a good option.
Colorful Accents
Many homeowners choose a white kitchen to create a bright and spacious feel that is both stylish and functional.
To add a burst of color into your cabinetry, choose bold, vibrant oceanic hues, like turquoise, for your island or bottom cabinets. This can create a focal point and bring a lively, coastal theme to your space.
Integrate Appliances
Several of our clients have chosen to conceal large appliances like refrigerators and dishwashers behind custom cabinetry panels. This creates a seamless, integrated look in your kitchen, maintaining a cohesive design aesthetic while maximizing functionality.
Floating Shelves
For those looking for a modern and sleek appearance, floating shelves are a smart choice. It’s an easy way to display décor items to personalize an otherwise functional setting. Use your cupboards and drawers to tuck away cookware and appliances, then show off your favorite beachy pieces (plants, shells, candles, etc.) on an exposed floating shelf.
This element contributes to a contemporary design and creates the illusion of more space.
PRO TIP: When styling shelves, group small objects of different heights together for a dynamic design that comes together as a balanced whole.
Unique Custom Cabinetry For Your Sanibel Dream Home: Beverage Center
To display your wine collection, consider built-in wine racks or dedicated cabinets with temperature control features.
Choosing glass doors adds elegance and allows you to admire your vintages. Consider sleek metal accents like chrome or brushed nickel for a touch of modern sophistication.
Don’t Forget The Mudroom
An exciting and functional way to create a welcoming entryway is a mudroom. Mudrooms come in all shapes and sizes.
Complement this space with colorful pillows. Now you have a charming place to slip off shoes, and storage for beach bags, towels, hats, and other outdoor gear.
Contact Us
We have been helping homeowners just like you for over 40 years build their dream home, add-on to their existing home, or expand their outdoor living space on Sanibel and Captiva Islands, in Cape Coral, Ft Myers and surrounding areas.
We understand your home is your oasis and we are here to ensure your vision comes to life. Contact us today to get started on your island beach home.
239-694-8889
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