Dublin Kitchens
Cashmere Kitchen Cabinets: Finishes, Worktops and Handles That Work
Cashmere is a warm, soft beige. It sits between white and light grey, and it’s one of the easiest colours to live with in a kitchen. It doesn’t show every mark the way pure white does, and it doesn’t feel cold the way some greys can. This guide covers the cashmere kitchen cabinets in our ranges, the finishes it comes in, and what to pair it with.
Quick answer: Cashmere kitchen cabinets suit most Irish homes because the colour is warm and neutral. At Kitchens4U it comes in high gloss, matt and superior matt vinyl, painted MDF and painted timber, in shaker, slab and handleless styles. Pair it with wood-effect, white or light stone worktops and brushed brass, black or matt handles.
What colour is cashmere?
Think of a pale latte or soft stone colour. Next to a white door, cashmere looks warmer. Next to a light grey door, it looks creamier. In a kitchen with good daylight it reads almost as an off-white. In a darker room it looks more like a light beige. Because it varies so much with light, it’s worth seeing a real door in the showroom before you decide.
Cashmere cabinets in our ranges
| Finish | Style | Example ranges |
|---|---|---|
| High gloss | Slab and handleless | Phoenix Cashmere High Gloss, Phoenix Cashmere High Gloss Handleless, Oslo Cashmere High Gloss Vinyl |
| Gloss vinyl, handleless | Handleless | Kassel Cashmere, Neptune Cashmere |
| Matt / superior matt vinyl | Shaker and in-frame looks | Alaska Cashmere, Berwick, Chatham, Salisbury, SaxonArch and Verona Cashmere, Jasper and Rathlin Cashmere |
| Matt slab | Slab | Valentina Slab Cashmere Matt, Valentina Matt Legno Cashmere |
| Painted MDF | Shaker | Arena, Belair and Gladstone Cashmere Painted MDF |
| Painted timber | Shaker | Brooklyn Cashmere Painted Timber, Greenwich Cashmere Painted Timber |
The finish changes how cashmere looks. Gloss reflects light and looks a shade lighter and cooler. Matt and painted finishes look softer and a little warmer.
Gloss, matt or painted?
- Gloss suits handleless and modern slab kitchens and bounces light around a small room. It shows fingerprints more than matt.
- Matt vinyl is the practical middle ground: easy to clean and good value, in shaker and slab styles.
- Painted MDF and painted timber give a traditional painted look. Painted timber shows a light grain through the paint.
Our guide to kitchen cabinet materials explains each door type in more detail.
What to pair with cashmere
Worktops
Wood-effect laminate brings out the warmth of cashmere. White or light marble-effect worktops keep the room bright. A darker worktop gives more contrast but makes a cashmere kitchen look more traditional. See our worktop colour guide for combinations.
Handles
Brushed brass and gold tones sit well with cashmere because both are warm. Matt black gives a sharper, more modern look. With a handleless kitchen there is no handle to choose, which suits cashmere’s quiet look.
Walls and floors
Avoid a wall paint that’s almost the same shade as the doors. A clearly lighter white or a deeper accent colour works better. Oak-effect and light grey floors both go with cashmere.
Is cashmere a good choice for resale?
Neutral kitchens are an easy choice if you might sell in the next few years, because buyers can picture their own things in them. Cashmere is neutral without being as stark as white.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is cashmere the same as cream?
No. Cream is more yellow. Cashmere is a softer beige with a slight grey-pink tone, so it looks more modern.
Does cashmere go with a grey worktop?
A warm light grey works. A cool, blue-grey worktop can make cashmere look slightly dirty next to it, so compare samples together.
Are cashmere kitchens available handleless?
Yes. Phoenix Cashmere High Gloss Handleless, Kassel Cashmere and Neptune Cashmere are all handleless ranges.
Can I get cashmere replacement doors?
Our replacement doors come in a wide range of colours. Send us your door sizes and we’ll check whether the cashmere finish you like is available as a replacement door.
See cashmere in real light. Visit our showroom at Unit 45 Grange Avenue, Baldoyle, or book a free design consultation and we’ll go through the samples with you.
