The kitchen cabinets and shutters play an important role in designing your kitchen. A kitchen shutter with a good finish is as important as an organised kitchen. It contributes to the overall look of the kitchen. Selecting the right materials for your kitchen shutters is not an easy task in itself, as you can find different options in the market and get confused at times.
You will surely agree that cabinet shutters highlight the overall beauty of the kitchen. Saviesa has a variety of kitchen shutter in different types of colour options, just for you. So, you can choose the best one for your dream modular kitchen.
Below are some of the popular shutter finishes:
Out of all these kitchen shutter finishes, acrylic and laminate shutter finishes are the best and quite popular these days.
Now if you are confused between choosing acrylic and laminate finishes then you are not alone. This confusion has been going on since the dawn of modular kitchen. While these two are widely used for kitchen cabinet let me make you aware of their pros and cons.
Comparison between Acrylic and Laminate finish for modular kitchen cabinets
Let’s have a look on the comparison between Acrylic and Laminate Finish for kitchen cabinets.
Acrylic Finish
Acrylic is a finish that will give your kitchen shutters a high sheen. Your modular kitchen will gain a lot of popularity through its glossy effect due to the high reflection of light. This finish gives a mirror-like effect to your cooking space.
The glossy surface makes it easy to clean and maintain your kitchen cabinets. It is also available in a wide range of colours.
Pros
• Acrylic, because of its high gloss finish, ensures that your kitchen never looks dull.
The sheen stays forever.
• You can easily clean acrylic shutters by just regular wiping. If you are amongst those, who love colours,
acrylic is perfect for your kitchen as it comes in various colour options.
Cons
• Dirt, stains and fingerprints are easily visible on this glossy surface.
• Shades might differentiate on paper and reality.
• Acrylic finish is more expensive as compared to laminate.
Laminate Finish
Laminate finish has a lot of choices and variations. Laminate is one of the best options for your kitchen finishes as they are economical and come in a variety of colours and patterns. Few of its prominent features are durability and low maintenance. It is one of the oldest materials available and it offers a couple of major advantages: The matt finish and it’s economical in price. Also, it is highly scratch resistant and makes it perfect for rough and tough use.
Pros
• Laminates are available in a wide range of colours and matt finishes.
• You can trust it’s durability for rough and tough usage.
• For those who have a structured budget, laminates are a better option in comparison to the acrylic laminates.
Cons
• Laminates cannot match the glossy shine that acrylic offers.
Which one is better: Laminate or Acrylic?
This decision completely depends on your preferences and budget. The below video of Saviesa’s Emblem Kitchen collection shows a successfully designed kitchen with combination of Acrylic and Laminate Shutters.
Laminates are easier to maintain. They are scratch-resistant, waterproof and usually retain their look for years. However , acrylics require much more maintenance. They need to be cleaned regularly so that they look beautiful for years to come.
Saviesa Smart Solution only for You!
Saviesa has solutions to all of your requirements such as budget, space, storage, etc. A smart trick is to utilize a combination of premium acrylic and durable laminate shutters in your kitchen. Let’s see how it can be attained.
Acrylic would be a good choice for upper cabinets. Kitchen lighting tends to reflect more on the upper area justifying your choice of acrylic for upper wall cabinets. Also, a kitchen has fewer upper wall units compared to the base units. You could have them in your kitchen without worrying about the budget!
Laminate would be a good choice for the vast number of base cabinets in the kitchen. They are more regularly used and are subjected to more wear and tear. Therefore, laminate material is a better choice for the base cabinets and will be less expensive as compared to acrylic.
So, we have created the right balance between your budget and requirements. Now your budget won’t be an obstacle between you and your dream kitchen. All you need to do is just plan your modular kitchen design and price smartly with Saviesa. However, if you are still confused then visit the Saviesa showroom for expert advice using our unique application software.
