Kitchen Door Fronts: 7 Ideas for Contemporary Kitchen Islands

If you want to renovate your kitchen this year and you’re ready to live your dream of having a kitchen island that sits at the heart of your space, here are some ideas to help you create the contemporary kitchen you’ve always wanted.

7 Key Ideas for Replacing Kitchen Doors Fronts

1. Celebrate natural materials 

Cabinetry that showcases the natural grain of the wood that has been used in its construction is an excellent way to bring elements of the outside into your home, which is a technique that always feels fresh and will never go out of style.

Natural wood cabinets and flooring pair beautifully with marble topped kitchen islands, as the different patterns both contrast and complement each other in equal measure.

2. Contemporary country kitchen door fronts with added contrast 

If you love the look of a country kitchen with a modern twist, staying away from anything too twee and instead incorporating contrasting colours will help you to achieve the outcome you’ve been dreaming of. Keeping your cabinets light and fresh will give your kitchen a sense of space, but pairing it with a dark wooden floor and a kitchen island in a deep navy, forest green or black hue will bring the element of contrast needed to achieve a contemporary finish.

3. Airy sky blue replacement cabinet doors and warm orange accents 

Matching your kitchen island with the rest of your kitchen cabinets can create a beautifully seamless look that can increase the sense of space and airiness, particularly when you choose a light, bright colour. 

Sky blue pairs wonderfully with burnt orange hues and warm wooden countertops, as these complementary colours sit opposite one another on the colour wheel. Pairing the Bella Aldridge replacement cabinet doors with a warm wood kitchen island countertop and burnt orange and cream checkerboard floor tiles can create a welcoming French farmhouse style kitchen with a sleek, contemporary edge.

4. Serene and Clean

If you love modern kitchens that always feel fresh, serene and clean, leaning into a neutral colour palette can help you to achieve your dream space. Handleless cabinet doors like the Bella Venice range provide a clean and seamless base, which can be enhanced with oak flooring and cabinets for a finish that also feels natural and grounded.

5. Smart storage 

If you need your kitchen to provide plenty of storage solutions, it may be best to ensure that all your cabinetry matches, as this provides a neutral base that’s easy on the eye and maximises the sense of space in the room.

From here, you can incorporate wall and kitchen island shelving, which can be decorated with your favourite appliances, cookbooks, cookware and crockery for a truly personalised finish.

6. Panelling with a contemporary edge 

While you may associate panelling with a more traditional aesthetic, going all-in and incorporating panelled elements throughout the room is what will keep your kitchen feeling fresh and modern.

Pro Tip: Matching your kitchen cabinetry with your wall colour can create solid foundations, which will give you the space to enhance your design with the addition of contrasting backsplash tiling and ultra-modern countertops.

7. Play with light and shade 

Playing with light and shade is a simple way to incorporate a touch of drama into your kitchen design. Starting with a black and white checkerboard floor is an ideal way to begin building this style, as it subtly introduces what you’re trying to achieve.

Pro Tip: Choosing light, bright kitchen cabinets and installing dark countertops across most of them will deliver the drama. However, if you want to subvert expectations a little, switch to a light marble or quartz countertop for your kitchen island to ensure it’s guaranteed to be one of the main features in your space.

Uncover inspiration for your kitchen renovation with Happy Doors kitchen door fronts 

We hope that these ideas have made you feel excited about planning your kitchen renovation. Don't forget that Happy Doors replacement cabinet doors are available in a plethora of styles and colours, with something to suit every design scheme.

Please browse our range online or contact our team with any questions or queries by calling 01256 845 816 or emailing hello@happy-doors.co.uk.