Shaker Style
Shaker style cabinets are known for their clean lines and farmhouse style, generally characterized by raised panels around the doors and drawer edges. Shaker cabinets add a simple elegance and are popular because the fit so well into Contemporary Farmhouse style kitchens.Raised Panel
Raised Panel cabinetry is the opposite of Shaker Style. While Shaker Style has raised edges, Raised Panel has the center panel of the door or drawer raised slightly. They also offer variations such as arched tops. Raised Panel is extremely popular because it can fit so many styles – it can work in a modern, classic, or farmhouse style.Slab Cabinets
Slab Cabinets are as simple as they come. Doors and drawers have nothing extra – they are smooth and bare with no raised panels and often without handles or pulls. They are ideal for homeowners looking for an ultra-modern or European feel.
Glass Front, Open Cabinets, & Shelves
These styles of cabinets have become more popular recently because they offer an airy feel that “opens up” the room. The downside is that it is necessary to keep the cabinets clean and organized, which is why many install only a few glass front or open cabinets to feature “the good dishes,” wine glasses and accoutrements, or ornamental pieces.
There are certainly more styles of cabinetry then mentioned above, but these are the ones we see most often. When it comes down to it, your choice of cabinetry should be based on your preferences and your budget, but if you need help, we have designers on staff that can walk you through your choices.