Design Notes

Cabinet Door Styles for 2020

Nothing makes a bigger statement than your kitchen or bathroom cabinets, since they take up the most space in the kitchen. While color and wood choice are essential when buying cabinets, the door style sets the tone and adds visual appeal. Your selections matter, even down to the details, because they reflect you to everyone who visits. Our home is like a canvas that we paint through design to create a picture that reflects our personality. This is why even your cabinet door style choice is essential to us.  We offer a broad selection of door styles, including shaker, inset, and flat-panel, but as custom cabinet builders, we are not limited to these. Here, we will discuss the current trends in cabinet door styles for 2020, but we are always open to whatever designs our customers have envisioned.

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What Is The Most Popular Cabinet Door Style?

Shaker style. There are many cabinet door styles, but the shaker style has remained a top favorite year after year. It has become almost synonymous with cabinets since the two are often placed in the same sentence. Its simple five-piece flat-panel look allows it to blend into any design style and complements many others as well. This is an excellent choice if you enjoy a minimalist style but are versatile enough to adapt. Little adjustments can be made, such as a distressed look to match a farmhouse feel or remaining true to its roots to serve a more traditional look. From neutral color schemes to bold black, shaker-style cabinet doors are an almost evergreen option due to their continued popularity.

Other popular cabinet door styles

  • Raised panel—This style has a gently raised center panel of the cabinet door. It can have arches or even square edges. Several profiles can be in the center panel. This style can add depth and character to the cabinet door, making it a beautiful choice, especially in the kitchen.
  • Flat-panel doors are similar in style to slab doors. The center panel is flat, with no profile details. This is a lot like the shaker door as well, but the inside and outside edge profiles are different and can be combined in numerous combinations. These doors are popular for a more transitional, contemporary style.
  • Slab– this style is an excellent option for the modern style and is often considered a more European style as it tends to be more simplistic with minimal hardware. Because they are less ornate, this can make them a more budget-friendly option, a great benefit for those looking for quality cabinets at an affordable price.

Raised and flat panel doors have many options for both inside and outside edge profiles. This allows you to have more than 100 door style combinations. Cabinet companies will usually pick a few popular door styles to offer. At Walker Woodworking, we can make any combination of door styles; however, anything outside our elaborate standard offerings would incur an additional cost.

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Which Cabinet Style Is Best For A Kitchen?

This depends on the look and style you are trying to achieve. As cabinets play a vital role in the kitchen’s overall aesthetic and appeal, this choice is essential. The shaker style is an excellent choice since it is versatile, blends with many design styles, and is a classic, timeless option. Flat-panel doors are popular with current kitchen trends that lend to a more transitional contemporary style. Raised panel doors have frequently been chosen as a style for traditional kitchens. Even though these tend to be the most popular options, this is your home, so if you are looking for something outside the traditional, that is perfectly okay. Don’t be afraid to ask for a sample door to better understand what it will look like, which is an integral part of the design process.

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Which Cabinet Style Is Best For A Bathroom?

Shaker and flat panel are all excellent choices for the bathroom. The bathroom is not the center of attention, so it doesn’t need to be as elaborate, but it should still reflect your style. Door styles can affect the overall cost of the cabinets. The bathroom vanity may offer some savings by choosing a simpler door style, such as a flat panel or shaker style. Also, a more straightforward door style is often easier to keep clean, which is an essential feature in the bathroom, especially when you have a hectic schedule. Making a statement in the bathroom color is your best option, as it can brighten or add elegance to your space with a few brush strokes. A good designer can also help you select the perfect door style that meets all your requirements.

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Which Style Reflects You?

Both the kitchen, as the heart of the home, and your bathroom must reflect the homeowners. More than anyone else, you will spend the most time in these spaces, so it matters that you like them. Be sure to take the time to browse different inspiration boards on Pinterest or portfolio pages on Houzz so you can discover the style you love and see it in your new kitchen or bathroom. This is an investment, one that is worthwhile, but also merits sufficient research on which style is best for your space. With countless options to choose from, there is sure to be something representative of you.

Cabinet Door Style Options Are Endless

Your cabinet choices matter, so our team is dedicated to bringing you the best options that will reflect your unique style in the home. Let us help you get your perfect space to life. Whether it is a farmhouse, modern, or transitional, we can create exactly what you have been looking for in cabinets. Visit our showroom in beautiful Uptown Shelby to see and touch our door samples. After 20 years in the custom cabinet business, we have the experience to help you get the upgraded cabinets you need. Connect with us and let’s start planning your renovation or remodel.

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