When renovating your kitchen or designing the kitchen for a new home, most of your selections affect what your kitchen looks like, including your kitchen design style, countertops, flooring, lighting, hardware, appliances, fixtures, and more. But there’s an invisible feature that can make all the difference—soft close cabinetry. The benefits of soft-close cabinetry are definitely worth considering. But first, what is soft close cabinetry, and how does it work? What is soft-close cabinetry? Soft-close cabinets are equipped with hinges or drawer slides designed to close your cabinet doors or drawers slowly and automatically. This functionality was a high-end upgrade for many years, but it’s quickly becoming standard in new homes.  Soft close hinges and drawer slides employ a hydraulic mechanism that slows the motion of the door or drawer as it closes. A soft-close cabinet door or drawer is nearly impossible to slam.  The first time you encounter soft-close cabinetry, you’ll likely experience an odd sensation because of the gentle … Read more