Cabinet Door Styles
There are many different styles of cabinet doors from heavily ornate to a sleek slab panel. After deciding on a door style, cabinet stain, paint, and hardware must be chosen to compliment your specific style or design. The possibilities are endless and can be overwhelming but let’s keep it simple with my two most used styles. I prefer clean timeless styles like shaker and slab. I hope this article will help you to better navigate and understand cabinet door types and all that goes along with the process so when the time comes to have a chat with your interior designer you are prepared and know what you like. Good luck on your next kitchen or bathroom remodel!
A. Shaker Door
Shaker cabinets are simple yet attractive in style. This immensely popular cabinet style is most used in traditional or transitional kitchens but is clean enough to use in more modern kitchens as well. They originate from a style of furniture designed by the Shakers who were extremely skilled craftsmen and carpenters. The Shakers were part of a religious sect that had guiding principles of simplicity, utility and honesty that is reflected in the design of this cabinet style. Shaker cabinets demand simple adornments when it comes to pulls and knobs but the finishes and styles available still give lots of options to dress up the style.
B. Slab Door:
While Shaker style cabinets give a more traditional look, Slab cabinets no-fuss flat-panel design are used to convey a more modern look to any kitchen or bathroom. This stylish cabinet design has been popular in Europe for decades but is slowly becoming more widely used in the United States. Slab doors create a smooth, clean, uncomplicated feeling that corresponds with sleek modern design. They can be accented with bold hardware or complemented with low profile pulls that practically disappear into the wall for a minimalist utilitarian design.
I hope that this answers some of your cabinet questions and helps you as you remodel your kitchen and bathroom. Good luck!
*Featured image by Yoko Oda Interior Design LLC.
