Why Shaker Style Kitchen Cabinets Are Timeless

If you're currently in the midst of designing a new kitchen, you'll know that one of the biggest decisions you have to make is the style of your kitchen cabinets. From slab and glass front to louvred and traditional, there are so many options available today.

Amongst the mix, you have likely encountered a type known as “shaker style”. These are very popular designs in new kitchens globally, not just in Australia, and should definitely be considered when you're making your choice. Read on to find out why shaker-style kitchen cabinets are timeless.

A shaker-style kitchen cabinet has a very distinctive appearance. No matter what company has made or distributed them, they all feature a flat, recessed centre panel with square edges and straight lines in a somewhat rectangular shape. They do not have any intricate designs or engravings in them, as the whole point is to keep them minimalist and simple. Because of their design, they are extremely easy to keep clean. Wiping them down with a damp sponge should keep them looking shiny and well-maintained.

A shaker-style cabinet will go well with any kind of décor scheme due to the flexibility of its design. These doors naturally complement a minimalist style – you can paint them white or cream for a crisp, almost clinical finish. However, they can also be used to make a real statement in your home - you can paint them a bold colour like blue or green to really make your kitchen pop.

Another popular trend with shaker-style kitchens at the moment is to combine two different cabinet colours together - this might involve choosing one colour for the bottom row of cabinets and a different one for the top, or painting your island cabinets a different colour to your wall ones to make the island the focal point of the kitchen. Some good colour combinations for these include blue and grey, white and blue, white and green, green and cream, and black and white. 

There are also various handle designs that work well with shaker-style cabinets, including cup handles, flat bars and basic knobs. Plus, these can be switched out at any point, which can breathe new life into your kitchen.

Whilst it's only been in recent years that these designs have boomed in popularity, shaker-style kitchen cabinets have been in fashion for a long time. They are a pleasure to store your cutlery in and make your life much easier when you are required to give your room a deep clean. Not to mention that they have so many customisable features, such as colour to create a fun home atmosphere and slow-closing hinges to avoid any startling slams from the doors. They will provide you with reliable service for years to come.

To see if we can install shaker-style kitchen cabinets in your home, get in touch with us today for a quote