Shaker Style Cabinets

The Most Popular Shaker Cabinet Door Style is also the Most Versatile

Shaker style cabinets are simple and versatile, fitting effortlessly into any style of kitchen. The style is characterised by a five-piece door with a recessed centre panel.And it can complete your kitchen no matter what style you’re aiming for.

Shaker style cabinets are commonly found in modern, farmhouse or Scandinavian-style kitchens, where the clean, simple lines are welcome. However, Shaker cabinets can also be adapted for more traditional and transitional spaces as well by adding extra details. 

If you’re looking for inspiration for your next kitchen remodel, check out these shaker cabinet door styles and design tips.

There are many versions of Shaker Cabinet Door Style:

The door can be inset, or more commonly full overlay but never standard overlay because the overall look of the door style would be lost. The stiles and the rails (the outside frame of the door) can be 2 1/8 “wide which is traditional or wider. The recessed panels can be made by plywood, or the more expensive and preferred reverse raised panels. For painted cabinets we recommend MDFcenter panels. Also it can be made out of any wood type, you can either leave the wood natural or painted, particularly in white. The Choice of style will depend on lots of factors, like the size of your space, the layout of your kitchen as well as your own personal taste.

Hardware Choices for Shaker Style Cabinets

When it comes to styling your kitchen cabinets, there are plenty of variations. And one of the most simple and effective ways to upgrade your space is by adding the right hardware. Different knobs or pulls will transform your shaker cabinet doors and create a new and fresh look.  Here are some tips for choosing the right hardware for your cabinets.

You Can Skip Hardware At All

For someone who wants a truly minimal style of a kitchen, you might want to forget hardware completely. It gives the cleanest design possible, perfect for modern minimalist kitchens, particularly Scandinavian style homes. Instead of hardware, you can install magnetic strips inside the cabinets that hold them closed.

 

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