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< MAPLE

The maple door has a ginger colored finish giving it a warm, relaxed appearance, which is due in part to the antiqued patina of the dark brown glaze. This glaze has been applied over a base stain on hard maple wood to provide a soft, aged look while highlighting the trim details. With its mitered doors and drawer heads, square raised panel, and full overlay construction, the maple door is a traditional yet transitional style having a wide range of compatibility to dark or light colored kitchen schemes.

GLAZED CHERRY >

The formal appeal of this door is provided by the rich, aged effect of the finish. Made to resemble cherry wood, the door style is actually constructed of hard maple, with which the eye-catching stain and subtle dark brown glaze have been applied. Mortise and tenon doors and drawer heads, applied molding, square raised panels, and full overlay construction.

< SHAKER NATURAL

The soft transitional styling of the Shaker door is what provides its wide range of appeal for contemporary, arts and crafts, or shaker tastes. The Shaker door is constructed of hard maple and has a natural finish. The door has a recessed center panel. Its mortise and tenon doors and drawers, and full overlay construction are what give the Shaker door style its transitional appeal, as well as the ability to span many different design styles.

SHAKER ESPRESSO >

The Shaker expresso door is a transitional style for those who prefer a simplistic door with a dark, rich stain. This style will suit those seeking a contemporary to Zen feeling space. The full overlay door is constructed of hard maple with a recessed center panel. The door uses the mortise and tenon construction.

< GLAZED WHITE

The Glazed White door is a square raised panel, mitered, full overlay door with a matching drawer head. It is painted a creamy white with a hand applied caramel glaze, highlighting all of the door details. This style appeals to the classic and French country seeking clientele.

GLAZED WALNUT >

You will find that the walnut is an identical match to the maple in style. What sets the two apart is a deep, rich, warm walnut stain on hard maple wood. Walnut is the perfect door style for those seeking a true furniture feel to their cabinetry.

< WHITE

The crisp, tailored, full overlay styling of the white door is what makes it cross over so many lines of style. This door style will be the perfect choice for homes ranging from cottage to classic. The white door’s mortise and tenon door and drawer are constructed of hard maple and finished in a durable white paint. The door and drawer both have a gentle profile surrounding a recessed center panel. The outer edge also carries a handsome profile to soften the overall look.

CARAMEL OAK >

The oak door is a terrific value in an all wood cabinet when compared to similarly priced particle board constructed cabinets found in big box stores. The doors and cabinet face frame are made from solid oak which provides the grainy oak appeal in addition to the durability and hardness that oak has to offer. The doors have square raised center panels with rails that are joined using mortise and tenon construction. All cabinet doors come equipped with finger routed pulls which make door knobs and handles optional.

Kitchen Cabinet Doors

Kitchen cabinet doors are the most visible part of cabinets. They should, therefore, be chosen with care. In fact, your kitchen cabinet doors will define the style and design of your remodeled kitchen. The cabinet door style will be duplicated in the design of drawer fronts as well. It is also possible to embellish and modify some of these styles to make your kitchen design more unique.

The eight primary styles of kitchen cabinet doors are:

Reveal-overlay panel – Created by adding an overlay on the front of the door to create the appearance of a recessed panel while retaining the strength of a flat panel door.
Flat panel – A flat, un-embellished door typically used in more contemporary style kitchens.
Frame and panel – A plain center panel surrounded by a frame.
Beaded frame and panel – The overlay panel has a beaded edge.
Square raised panel – The center panel of these kitchen cabinet doors is raised slightly more than the edges of the door.
Bead board panel – The panel uses a vertically grooved center panel for a more distinctive appearance.
Curved raised panel – The same as a raised panel door, except that the top of the panel is slightly arched or curved.
Cathedral panel – Another variation on the raised panel door, with a panel that has at the top the distinctive curves of a cathedral window.

Any of these styles can be further embellished by adding additional layers of framing or overlay, except the flat panel and the beadboard panel styles. The panels can also be carved with various designs. All of these styles of kitchen cabinet doors can be used in natural or stained wood or can be painted.

For variation and to add interest to the room, the kitchen cabinet doors can also be treated in other ways to make them unique. For example, door panels can be replaced with glass, or some of the kitchen cabinet doors can be removed completely for open shelving for cookbooks or other items. Several types of glass can be used either to create a different effect or to make the items in the cabinets less apparent while maintaining the feel of openness. For example, colored or stained glass can be used very effectively in cathedral panel styles. Even leaded or etched glass can be used in this uniquely shaped opening. Etching the glass opens hundreds of possibilities for a unique kitchen design that highlights a special family interest (horses, flowers, music).

Other glass options include frosted glass, textured glass or barnstead glass. The latter is a clear liner-ribbed patterned glass with embedded wire to make the glass somewhat opaque. Colored glass can be very effective in a few of the cabinet doors (for variation). Yet another possibility for a truly distinctive look in kitchen cabinet doors would use layered glass. This glass is produced by combining tempered glass with another material. Often these materials are very exotic, such as rice paper or a metallic film. The special material is placed between glass layers to create a very unique effect.

The most commonly used styles of kitchen cabinet doors are flat panel for more contemporary kitchens and raised panel doors for other styles. Overlays and bead board panel doors are less common. Consider all available options before making a selection for your kitchen cabinet doors. With a little imagination and a good cabinetmaker, you can create a beautiful, functional and unique kitchen design.

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