# Value-Focused Cabinetry Collections Merillat Basics is Now Available with Updated Designs By Kalin Ned | Published 2026-07-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merillat-basics References: [aol](https://www.aol.com/articles/merillat-launches-refreshed-merillat-basics-171400000.html)  Merillat, a cabinetry brand within the [Cabinetworks Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/very-important-pieces) portfolio, has introduced a refreshed version of its Merillat Basics value line, which became available on July 13, 2026. The new designs incorporate direct customer feedback to enhance the offerings. The updated Merillat Basics collection features a streamlined selection of products, [three new laminate finishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-linoleum-collection) in Bluff, Charcoal, and Olive, along with construction upgrades that now include standard matching end panels when customers opt for all-plywood construction with dovetail drawers. Additionally, the company has expanded its accessory options to include a full-depth shelf and a wastebasket expansion, providing greater flexibility for [kitchen design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-more-than-meals). Fulfillment of orders remains efficient through the Merillat FastTrack program, which promises delivery within two weeks and replacement parts within one week. Of course, the range is engineered to simplify specification and reduce installation challenges for trade professionals. Image Credit: Merillat ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 83% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Value-engineered Home Fixtures:** Affordable cabinetry lines with upgraded finishes and construction features signal space for premium-like design experiences at accessible price points. - **Feedback-led Product Refreshes:** Customer-informed updates are reshaping home improvement portfolios by aligning simplified assortments with practical installation and design needs. - **Fast-track Renovation Supply:** Short-cycle fulfillment programs create differentiation in remodeling categories where speed, replacement reliability, and trade efficiency influence purchasing decisions. ### Where This Applies - **Cabinetry:** Streamlined value collections with refreshed laminates and modular accessories expand competitive potential for brands serving budget-conscious homeowners and contractors. - **Home Improvement:** Demand for easier specification and faster delivery is encouraging product ecosystems that reduce friction across renovation planning, procurement, and installation. - **Kitchen Design:** Flexible storage accessories and coordinated construction details support more customizable kitchen layouts within entry-level and mid-market remodeling projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Earthy Kitchen Cabinet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterbrand-cabinets.md) - [Sophisticated Wood Surface Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-surface.md) - [Swedish Entryway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-collection.md) - [Modular Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-modern-shelving.md) - [Co-Developed Demonstration Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demonstration-kitchen.md) - [Wood Metal Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vipp-v2.md) - [Painted Birch Kitchen Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega.md) - [Fall-Ready Flooring Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metropolitan-floors.md) - [UK-Expanded Furnishing Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blum-uk.md)