Shaker Kitchen Cabinets

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Some homeowners love the look contemporary kitchen cabinets offer, while others enjoy a more traditional or turn-of-the-century look. If you’re one who enjoys an Early American look then you might enjoy shaker kitchen cabinets.

While they offer a fantastic handcrafted look that could only be found in log cabins and older homes, they give homeowners an opportunity to add them to updated homes for an appealing, modern look. Are you interested in what they could offer your home? Read on…

Color Options

So before we dive too deeply into how you might benefit from adding shaker kitchen cabinets in your home, let’s first look at the color options available. You might be surprised to learn that while these cabinets are traditionally inspired by natural wood colors, you can find them in just about any stain.

For instance, if you’re going for a lighter look in your kitchen, you might enjoy autumn shaker cabinets. However, if you like very dark colors then espresso shaker may work very well for you. No matter which color you choose, you’re bound to be happy with these cabinets, which are inspired by traditional shaker furniture from the Early American period.

Sample Doors

Not sure if this is the color you want? Order a sample door (or more!) with free shipping. Choose the finish(es) you want to look at and decide which one you want for your kitchen . Once you return the doors to The RTA Store, your sample door cost will be refunded to you less return shipping charges. Make sure you get what you want and choose your sample cabinet doors now.

What Kind of Kitchens Are They Best For?

Typically, when choosing the right cabinets for your kitchen, you’re asking two questions: will the design match my current kitchen and how will the colors mesh? When it comes to shaker style kitchen cabinets, the design could work well with a number of kitchen designs, including the country style kitchen and even the modern or traditional.

And as for colors, your options are just as plentiful. You have the option to purchase shaker cabinets in a ton of colors, so all you would need to do is look at your kitchen type and determine whether lighter or darker cabinets would work best.

Coordinating Countertop Colors

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Countertop coordination should also be a pretty simple process with shaker kitchen cabinets. With tons of beautiful cabinet stains to choose from, your biggest job will be having the headache of choosing from everything.

This doesn’t mean you can’t get the job done though. Here are some examples of combinations you could put together. If you’re thinking about purchasing espresso shaker cabinets, you might consider them if you own creamy granite or light marble countertops. On the other hand, if you want to own autumn shaker cabinets, you might consider matching them with a kitchen that already has medium brown or dark countertops.

Cost of Shaker Kitchen Cabinets

You could expect to pay between $1,400 and $2,000 for a beautiful a 10′x10′ shaker style kitchen cabinet set.

Coordinating Cabinet Hardware

Choosing the right hardware to match your shaker kitchen cabinets could seem a bit daunting because of the many options available, but it’s not as difficult as you think. If you have lighter cabinets, you could add dark metal knobs or pulls or even try stainless steel options. And if you have dark cabinets, you could consider a beautiful nickel or even go back to stainless steel. The choice is up to you.

Are you excited about the prospect of purchasing new kitchen cabinets? Hopefully the idea thrills you enough to take your time and search carefully through the many cabinet options out there. You never know, after your thorough search, shaker style kitchen cabinets might just capture your interest.