What is it about Shaker cabinets?

Why are the shaker style cabinets so popular?

Within the past few years we have noticed Shaker cabinets have been one of the most popular style by choice by far. What makes them so appealing and our best seller? Lets find out! 

 

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First lets looks back

Historically the Shaker style cabinets were created by the Shaker religious group in the 18th century England. This group promoted simplicity, form and function which was reflected in their style. Shaker cabinets were made from readily available wood such as pine and were finished in a light color. 

Now lets fast forward

Today Shaker cabinets are still plain, clean and simple. This style is what makes it so appealing. Shaker cabinets offer a transitional style option. It can be ultra modern or country. The cabinets can be paired with several different decor or design options and not overpower its surroundings, which makes it an easy resell! Today, Shaker cabinets are constructed out of any wood type. Some of the most popular are Maple, Alder, HDF, and Poplar. In HDF Shaker offers a great option for an clean color enamel finish.

 

Shaker door styles are created by a recessed or flat center door panel and flat inside and outside profiles.

See it's versatility

To give you a better picture of a Shaker's versatility enjoy some of these examples of how the style of a room is easily adaptable to with the style of the cabinets. Shaker cabinets can be easily adorned with surrounding decor to make an overall statement. Best part is it is easy to change in between styles!  

Mixing the finishes of the Shaker cabinets create a softer elegant style. This is accentuated by the choice of cabinet hardware and light fixtures. 

A classical country style kitchen is easily created using the Shaker style. Adding cup pulls and latch knobs to the cabinets help transform the cabinets into a cottage appearance.

Shaker cabinets can easily be transformed just by the selection of wood. Knotty Alder creates a warmer pallet and adds texture to the clean surface of the Shaker doors. 

Shaker cabinets paired with an shapely oven hood, chandelier lighting and industrial stools create a unique one of a kind style. 

Simple and clean, yet warm and rustic.

Bold clean lines are created by the Shaker cabinets and exaggerated by the angled hood and bold soffit.