"Although it has long been considered a versatile and practical option, the material has been taking a back seat among home owners in favor of a more fashionable alternative: panel-ready appliances. Panel-ready appliances have unfinished front panels that are designed to be outfitted to match your kitchen's surrounding cabinetry. Whether solid wood, acrylic, or metal, or flat-front, Shaker-style, or recessed, the panels will be made out of the same material as your cabinets to create a cohesive design aesthetic."
"There are two types of panels used for panel-ready cabinets: overlay, or integrated. An overlay panel is one that is adhered to the front of the appliance, and will extend slightly out so that the appliance isn't quite flushed with the surrounding counters or cabinets. An integrated panel, which is often more expensive, is installed on a slightly smaller version of a traditional appliance to achieve true counter-depth."
Panel-ready appliances use unfinished front panels that are customized to match surrounding cabinetry materials and styles, producing a cohesive aesthetic. Panel materials include solid wood, acrylic, or metal and styles can be flat-front, Shaker-style, or recessed. Two panel types exist: overlay panels adhere to the appliance front and sit slightly proud, while integrated panels mount on slightly smaller counter-depth appliances for a flush appearance. Panel-ready designs visually enlarge kitchens and blend appliances into cabinetry, but they often cost two to three times as much and may require separate purchase of panels and handles.
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