Shaker Style Kitchen Doors

Have you ever noticed that some kitchen styles never go out of date? One of the most popular timeless ranges is called shaker style kitchen. This is a style that many people are unaware of by name, but believe it or not you will have seen it round. Many kitchens have Shaker style doors. Let’s take a little look at the Shaker style and some design information you might not have known.

Aside from a living room or maybe a bedroom, the kitchen is the room most people think of as a place to show off the latest interior fashions. Have you ever been lucky enough to design your own kitchen, incorporating the on-trend amenities? What was that years must haves? Was it a slate floor or perhaps a bright colour that was in for the season.

Shaker Style Kitchens And The Religious Origins

In England in the 8th century there was a religious organisation and people named “United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing”, this group in the early part of the 20th century, migrated in large numbers to the U.S.A.

They were outstanding craftsmen who used their hands to fashion furniture, while shunning materialism. The style they created by hand, later came to be known as the modern Shaker style kitchen or Shaker style doors.

Artistry And Simplicity Is What It Is All About

As you can image people started talking about the craftsmanship of the Shaker style doors and furniture, and the popularity spread as it became known thru out the U.S. The robust, minimalist, wooden shaker style cabinets of today are similar to Scandinavian design. Their design includes basic panelling and clean lines. This is why Shaker style has become a style that never goes out of date. Shaker style looks great in modern and classic kitchens, or indeed any style you may prefer.

Do You Have A Traditional Or Contemporary Style? If You Said Yes Than This Next Part Is For You.

A Shaker style kitchen is an outstanding design that works great in any home. If you have a contemporary style it works and yet amazingly, if it’s more traditional the concept still looks great. Shaker doors and kitchens work in many homes. If you are unsure of what look and feel you want for your next kitchen, then remember to consider shaker. The astonishing craftsmanship makes it easy to elevate the style to the top of your list and you can be reassured as the homeowner that your Shaker style kitchen, will be remain in vogue for many years to come.

Shaker Style Kitchen With A Modern Twist

Historically, shaker had been made with American robust hardwood, that had been treated and stained, not painted with varnish and some may have had  brass handles.

But nowadays designers have gone with a modern twist. Many new Shaker style kitchen cabinets have a stainless steel lining, and can be found these days with a granite or concrete counter attached to them. Another great choose is oak inspired with Scandinavian accents. With all the seemingly endless array of styles available, one may find that shaker design kitchens are never outdated. Original is still the best!

If you are not sure of Shaker style doors and cabinetry, check us out or range of Shaker style kitchen cabinets at Smiths Bespoke Interiors, or why not pop down to our showroom at 74A Brynymor Road, Swansea, SA1 4JJ.