Why Push-To-Open Cabinets Are The Trend That Is Here To Stay For Kitchens

There were a lot of kitchen hardware trends in 2024, but one that kept recurring in homes was push-to-open cabinets. If you've ever walked into a kitchen and marveled at its handle-free design, chances are you were looking at push-to-open cabinets. Like the name suggests, they have a simple and unobtrusive spring mechanism for opening the doors, instead of the typical handles. The mechanism opens the door on the first push and closes it on the second. It is similar to the mechanism inside the button of a ballpoint pen, only on a larger scale. At first glance, they might seem like just another minimalist trend, but their growing popularity is backed by other benefits that go beyond aesthetics. Accordingly, this trend is here to stay for kitchens.

Push-to-open latches are very accessible and easy to use. For people with limited mobility or arthritis, gripping small knobs can be a challenge. Thankfully, this mechanism will allow them to access the cabinet's contents with ease. Plus, they increase safety in the kitchen by removing handles that could catch on clothing or that children could bump into. These latches can also create the illusion of space when you install them on slab cabinets. One thing you should know about slab cabinets is that they consist of simple flat panels with no raised surfaces. When combined with push-to-open latches, the uninterrupted surface creates visual continuity that makes a space look airier and more open. Additionally, these latches are very versatile and can be installed on a wide range of cabinets in any part of your home.

Trends come and go, but push-to-open cabinets are proving they're more than just a passing phase — they're a kitchen revolution. One of the biggest reasons they're here to stay? Effortless operation. Even with both hands full carrying dishes or cutlery, you can still open your cabinet by pushing on it with any other body part. These latches are also great for hygiene. Knobs, handles, and cabinet pulls are some items in the kitchen that you should clean more often. These high-touch areas can harbor germs and should be cleaned frequently, but these push latches remove them entirely. They enhance your cleanliness by removing the germ hotspots and making the cabinets easier to wipe down.

These cabinets are particularly ideal for smaller kitchens. The seamless design makes these kitchens look bigger, and remove handles and knobs that you might bump into from time to time. Push-to-open latches are also very silent in their operation. All you get are satisfying clicks when opening and closing, compared to the squeaks some other latches produce. This makes them great for houses with open floor plans to ensure the kitchen noise doesn't spread throughout the space. Finally, they eliminate decision fatigue during kitchen renovations. There are so many types of cabinet hardware that making a choice can be very difficult. But without visible hardware, these latches spare you the stress of choosing finishes that coordinate with your faucet or appliances.