1970 Kitchen Cabinet Doors

Check out our 70s kitchen cabinet doors selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our cabinets & food storage shops. See our complete 1970s kitchen remodel before and after transformation! We took our dark 70s kitchen from 220 to 500+ sq ft with white cabinets, open concept, and smart storage. Get timeline, costs, and lessons learned from updating our 70s house.

Alongside colorful high-pressure laminate cabinet doors, veneered wood furniture and kitchen cabinets were commonplace in the 1970s as they offered an affordable way to capture the look of expensive hardwoods and were often seen in walnut, redwood, rosewood or oak. Create a 70s aesthetic in your kitchen with authentic cabinets. Learn how to incorporate dark woods, geometric designs, and vintage hardware for a classic retro feel.

Key Points Swap out old hardware, paint cabinets, or cover them with contact paper for quick, affordable updates. Add glass inserts, remove doors, or replace cabinets with floating shelves for a fresh, modern look. Even sturdy 1970s oak cabinets can be refinished.

Dark wood cabinet doors became the most popular choice for kitchen cabinet doors. 1970s kitchen cabinets are commonly made out of oak or oak laminate. The dark wood cabinets were paired with light greens, gold yellows, burnt orange, and rich browns.

Refacing: Replacing cabinet doors and drawer fronts while retaining the existing cabinet boxes offers a cost-effective update. Replacement: Opting for entirely new cabinets allows for a complete modernization of the kitchen. The cabinets we selected were the 540F style made by Waypoint.

I always envisioned shaker-style cabinets, which are both trendy and classic, and an inset door/drawer style. After looking at the cabinet options as well as budget allocation, a full overlay door was at a lower price point and still offered a clean look. Outdated wood cabinets with ornate details were common in the 1970s.

Refreshing the cabinetry instantly modernizes the kitchen's look and feel. Strategic updates to cabinet doors, finishes, hardware and layout create a fresh, contemporary style. Refinishing existing cabinet boxes with new stain or paint provides affordable rejuvenation.

The aesthetic challenges posed by 1970s kitchen cabinets often stem from their heavy, dark appearance, which contrasts sharply with modern, lighter designs. This era popularized materials like dark-stained woods, thick face frames, and hardware that now looks dated, resulting in a kitchen that feels enclosed and dimly lit. Transforming these existing cabinets into a contemporary centerpiece.

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