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Everyone's kitchen needs a beautiful focal point and more storage. Kitchen buffets and semi-custom pantry cabinets are a great way to add beauty and function to your space. Not only will you enhance your storage space, but you will improve the overall look. Explore three of our CliqStudios kitchen remodels below for tips to create your own unique space.

Enhance Awkward Wall Space

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CliqStudios inset kitchen cabinets

In the kitchen above, reduced-depth black shaker-style cabinets create a shallow kitchen pantry wall. Finished with crown molding, the semi-custom pantry cabinets mimic the style of the original buffet in the adjacent dining room.

Simply adjust the depth of cabinets for a unique focal point or to solve a design problem. Our designers increase and decrease cabinet depth to create sideboard buffets and pantries. Easily fill awkward spaces with shallow pantries to present a smooth line on an irregular wall. These can also be used to break a horizontal line to add visual interest.

Traditional Design Features

In the kitchen pictured above, reduced-depth black Shaker-style cabinets create a shallow pantry wall. Topped with crown molding, the pantry reflects the style of the original buffet in the adjacent dining space.

Modify depth of a section of cabinets for a truly unique effect or to solve a tricky problem. Our designers increase and decrease cabinet depth to create buffets and bureaus. As well as to line awkward spaces with shallow pantries, present a smooth line on an irregular wall, or break a horizontal line to add visual interest.

White shaker kitchen cabinets with a bump-out drawer base and decorative feetWhite shaker kitchen cabinets with a bump-out drawer base and decorative feet
Rockford painted White kitchen cabinets

This charming transitional design features a drawer base, pulled out three inches and finished with furniture feet at the toe kick. This focal point is enhanced by the contrast between the white shaker cabinets and dark hardwood floor. Bump-outs and furniture feet add a traditional feel to any kitchen design. However, the space may require some accent rugs or floor plants to help blend the contrasting features.

Semi-Custom Buffet Cabinets

White shaker U-shaped kitchen design with long island in the center, glass wall cabinets, brushed nickel bar pulls, and white stone countertopsWhite shaker U-shaped kitchen design with long island in the center, glass wall cabinets, brushed nickel bar pulls, and white stone countertops
Dayton White kitchen cabinets

In this design, the window is framed with a pair of glass-door wall cabinets. This created a sparkling kitchen buffet. The addition of under-cabinet lighting brings a beautiful glow to the window's natural light. Kitchen buffets offer a great space for entertaining and displaying decor.

If you want your own kitchen buffet or pantry, take notes on what you like. The best way to create a kitchen you love is by making a wish list and knowing your needs.

CliqStudios offers high-quality cabinets in every style and budget. Our wide selection means you can get the style you love within your budget. To get started on your remodel, explore cabinets now!

If you want your own kitchen buffet or pantry, take notes on what you like. The best way to create a kitchen you love is by making a wish list and knowing your needs.

CliqStudios offers high-quality cabinets in every style and budget. Our wide selection means you can get the style you love within your budget. To get started on your remodel, explore cabinets now!