• Cut down on wall cabinets.

Believe it or not, one of the latest trends in cabinetry is not having as many. Enjoying an open and airy kitchen doesn't necessitate having a big space. More and more openness, with more windows, is popular. In fact, one of the latest trends is to build a bigger pantry and then only have bottom cabinets, and none on top. This gives even the smallest kitchens an open feeling.

• Demand more from your hardware.

One of the latest trends in cabinetry is that the drawers are self-closing, quieter mechanism, and longer warranties. These features are in demand. People like ease, and they like new, and the new systems for self closing drawers meet both those likes.

• Mission goes mod.

Mission is the style of the moment. This is the most popular cabinet style right now, especially because quarter-sawn oak with walnut corner pegs provides a very unique look. People love mission because the wide rails and stiles contribute to a warm, geometric feel that's both modern and welcoming.

• Glaze contemporary doors.

Contemporary is coming back big and has managed to become one of the latest trends in cabinetry. This is because homeowners want simpler lines and cleaner looks, so glazes on a plainer door cabinet is popular. Light wood with a glaze will have a different appearance than just a stained wood door.

• Cherry an ever contender

It's not a new trend, but it is still the latest. Cherry is a popular choice for cabinetry, and will always get the prize over ever other species because it's timeless; no one's ever going to look at your kitchen and know by the style of cabinets just what year and season you put them in. If you like wood, you'll love cherry, it has interesting characteristics within the graining pattern.

• Add embellishments

People want more than just plain, so don't be afraid to add some embellishments to your cabinetry, such as multiple crown moulding, onlays, etc. Items like varied cabinet heights and recessed cabinetry turn a wall of cabinets into an eye-catching display.

• Lyptus

Lyptus is a sustainable wood that's become the latest trend in cabinetry. It looks a lot like mahogany but at a quarter of price because it is a renewable source of wood, as the trees regrow in three years.

There are a lot of differences in the latest trends in cabinetry, so if the latest trend is what you want, you are sure to find one that suits your taste, style and personality. Just remember, even though it is the latest trend, you want something you can live with for the next 20 plus years, as cabinets are expensive and you don't want to go too trendy or your will outdate your kitchen in a matter of just a few years.