Not all modern kitchen cabinets are alike, but there are some general trends that form the basis of the modern design. If you are interested in the modern look, go to a cabinet company and check out their offerings. You will find certain features in upper shelves, cabinet front designs, finishes, colors and hardware styles.
Upper Shelves, Modern kitchen cabinets often have different types of upper shelves from traditional cabinets. Some have open cabinets or glass-fronted cabinets. Some kitchens with modern designs do not use cabinets in the upper areas, but opt for open shelving instead. The entire look for the modern style is clean and open.
Cabinet Front Designs, Cabinet fronts of modern kitchen cabinets are usually slick and sleek. They are usually smooth and unadorned by wood shaping or moldings. If a grain shows on the wood, it is usually a fairly straight horizontal grain. However, wood is not an important feature of the modern design.