Choosing the right doors for your Long Island home is an important part of designing the overall aesthetic of your property. Whether you want to improve your home’s curb appeal or simply want to give it a makeover, you need to decide on the right door style that will suit your needs.
Shaker
Shaker door styles continue to be a top trend in cabinetry. They are a minimalist style that is timeless and versatile for any kitchen design. They are often seen in white, but can be found in a variety of colors too. They have no decorative detailing, which reflects the belief that spending time on fancy features on furniture is wasteful and impractical.
Traditional shaker doors have a recessed center panel surrounded by a frame, which embody the classic simplicity of this style. There are also modified shakers, which have additional detailing on the frame and panel, that add a little more flair to this timeless style.
Another option is a flat shaker, which has no panel at all and is just rails and stiles. These doors are usually painted and can be stained or clear lacquered. A more expensive option is a solid wood shaker, which is made of mortise and tenon joinery. These doors can be clear lacquered or stained and have a natural, clean look. Dura Supreme Cabinetry offers more than 15 styles of shaker, including the shallow Shaker Parker door style pictured above in quarter-sawn white oak with a Cashew stain.
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Raised Panel
Cabinet doors are the face of your cabinets and they set the overall style and aesthetic of your kitchen. They also have a major impact on the functionality and design of your kitchen. It’s important to choose a door style that is compatible with the kitchen you have in mind. Choosing the right one can help you save time and money on remodeling projects.
The Raised Panel is a popular choice for traditional and classic kitchen designs. It features a raised center panel that protrudes from the frame of the cabinet door. This type of door is available in many different styles, ranging from simple to intricately ornate. It can be paired with other door styles, including Shaker stiles and rails and cathedral and arch-shaped panels.
Another advantage of the Raised Panel door is that it can be made from a variety of materials, making it easy to fit any kitchen design. It is also durable and can be made to last for years. However, this type of door is usually more expensive than the flat panel option.
In addition, it may require more maintenance as dirt and grime can easily get stuck in the crevices between the recessed edges and raised center section of the door.
Flat Panel
Like raised panel wainscotting, flat panel is often used to create a sophisticated, formal look in heritage homes. The difference is that it features flat wood panels that are recessed behind the stiles and rails, rather than raised and beveled on all sides (as in raised panel). While some prefer this style to have a more traditional feel, we find that it can be used in a variety of design styles, depending on how the panels are set and the trim details.
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