02 Jan, 2024
Without a doubt, Shaker is the most popular, most versatile, and most enduring style of cabinet door in America. It is especially prevalent in the South, where tradition with a splash of creativity is always in style.
However, there are two basic cabinet styles readily available: Shaker and slab. Both are available at Kitchens of the South, but by far, the Shaker style is more popular and enduring.
Shaker Door Design
To understand the Shaker design, consider the “5-piece” rule. By definition, a Shaker-style door is constructed of five pieces of building material, usually wood. There are the recessed center panel, two vertical “stiles,” and two horizontal “rails.” The stiles and rails frame the center panel, which is normally recessed but it can be raised. This structural design is simple and strong, but it can be tweaked in many ways to add color, personality, and functionality to accommodate individual taste and needs. Don’t let the name “Shaker” fool you into thinking Shaker doors are strictly traditional