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Blend practicality and style

Discover 4 trends in residential cabinetry design

Cabinetry is integral to the overall ambiance of your living space, elevating your home’s design aesthetic while optimizing storage and functionality. The surfaces chosen can completely transform the look and feel of a room, whether it’s the sleek appeal of a modern matte finish or the inviting warmth of a textured woodgrain finish.

By mindfully selecting surface materials, you can create a cohesive and stunning environment that bridges practicality with style. With the range of colors and textures available across RAUVISIO House^SM lines, every corner of your home can become a testament to thoughtful design.

Read below to discover 4 trends in cabinetry that will help you design spaces that seamlessly blend functionality and aesthetics:

1. Dedicated beverage areas

A touch of luxury in everyday life.

Gone are the days when a wet bar was reserved solely for parties. Today's dedicated beverage areas are integrated into the overall design of the home, offering a streamlined look that complements their surroundings. These areas are not just for special events; they cater to everyday needs, from coffee and tea stations to water dispensers, wine storage and even frozen goods storage.

RAUVISIO surfaces are available in a range of finishes— including gloss, matte, crystal, natural and metal— allowing you to customize a functional and tasteful beverage area.

Imagine brewing a morning coffee to power you through the workday surrounded by bright and energizing cabinets made with RAUVISIO crystal^TM Bianco. This acrylic surface boasts superb UV and scratch resistance, ensuring your beverage area remains pristine over time.

Or, picture winding down with a chilled glass of wine from your discreet wine cooler next to deep bronze metallic cabinets made with RAUVISIO ferro^TM Gilded Arrow. This metallic PET surface adds warmth and glamour to any beverage area, safeguarding its stately appearance with resistance to stains, fingerprints, impact and scratches.

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2. Seamless transitions

The art of cohesive living spaces.

A pronounced trend in Europe and Asia, seamless design transitions integrate cabinetry throughout the home to create a cohesive theme that elevates the entire space. By blending kitchens with living spaces, such as workstations, dining areas and living rooms, you can enhance functionality and establish harmonious flow throughout the home.

Take a tour of real projects showcasing the beauty and practicality of seamless design transitions:

Warm and refined new build

In Twin Cities, MN, RAUVISIO terra^TM Craft Elm was included in a residential development’s Gold Coast design package. This soft, textured HPL surface was paired with golden handles throughout the kitchen, living room and office, providing an airy yet refined design reminiscent of Australia’s vivacious coastline.

Sleek and organic custom home

This custom home outside of Toronto, ON boasts a sleek yet organic design, featuring a mix of RAUVISIO terra Harvest Walnut, RAUVISIO crystal Fumo Matte and RAUVISIO noir^TM monotonic matte surface in Maltese Mist and Trench Coat. Pairing muted shades of taupe, gray and white with a textured finish lends a sophisticated yet inviting design that elevates the entire home.

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3. Pet-friendly storage solutions

Keep your style intact.

While pets bring joy to our lives, they also bring along a host of items that need storage. From beloved stuffed toys to prominent metal kennels, your pet’s belongings can easily disrupt the flow of home design. To maximize storage while maintaining aesthetic appeal, consider blending pet essentials into your home’s cabinetry.

Custom cabinetry can include pull-out drawers that house food and water bowls, which can be easily tucked away when not in use. Integrated kennels can be designed to match your existing cabinetry, providing a cozy and stylish space for your pet to relax. Additionally, storage compartments for pet toys, leashes and grooming supplies can keep your space organized and clutter-free.

RAUVISIO noir is an exceptional surface choice for pet-friendly storage, offering timeless elegance and durable features such as impact, scratch, bacteria, mold and stain resistance. By incorporating pet-friendly storage with RAUVISIO noir, you can keep your furry friends happy without sacrificing a refined home design.

RAUVISIO noir™ Silver Lake

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RAUVISIO noir™ Casa Blanca

4. Lined cabinetry

A canvas for creativity.

Lined cabinetry is all about embracing creativity, experimentation and personalization. By combining different textures, colors and patterns, you can make unique and eye-catching designs that infuse your space with individuality.

Explore one-of-a-kind projects featuring our surfaces accented with beautiful lining:

Serene shades with warm texture

In a custom kitchen near Toronto, ON, RAUVISIO noir Trench Coat was used for an island which branches off into taller cabinets. These cabinets were encased with RAUVISIO terra Harvest Walnut, creating a serene space with layers of color and texture. The rich brown shade of Harvest Walnut offers a warm yet sophisticated feel, juxtaposing the minimalist neutral shade of Trench Coat.

Nature-inspired color palette

This remodeled kitchen in Annapolis, MD conveys warmth, elegance and personality with RAUVISIO noir Olive Detour encased with a walnut finish. This rich green hue provides a striking note of color, contrasting the intricate wooden textures of the lining. The nature-inspired palette mirrors the lush views of the backyard for a calming home design.

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RAUVISIO House lines keep you ahead of trends in the cabinetry industry, helping you design spaces that reflect your style while optimizing functionality. Our engineered doors and components program supports popular applications such as dedicated beverage areas, seamless design transitions, pet-friendly storage solutions and lined cabinetry. Whatever your goal, we are here to help you perfect the details and bring your vision to life.

Surround yourself with meaning.

Craft made-to-measure spaces that transport you to soulful places. From surface to edge, RAUVISIO^TM engineered materials set you apart.

Find inspiration in the colors, textures and technologies of our RAUVISIO House lines. From gloss to matte, crystal, natural and metal, each line is curated to be a classic of modern living and human-made for precision and permanence.

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