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If you’re planning a new kitchen or looking to refresh your kitchen’s style, one of best ways to drastically change your look, without breaking the bank, is to update your kitchen cabinets. Cabinet styles go in and out of fashion, but there are some mainstays which will stand the test of time.
One of the biggest factors is whether or not your cabinet doors match the rest of the interior design style of your kitchen and home. If you’re looking to add a rustic flair, but you have sleek, modern cupboards, those should probably go.
We’ll break down some of the top styles for cabinet doors, plus some great manufacturers who can customize and install them for you by teaming with local dealers and installers.
Some of the kitchen and bath cabinet manufacturers listed here serve a localized area, while others depend on local companies for design and installation services, so search the Built for Home Product Guide for cabinet door makers and manufacturers that fit your needs and to find one near you.
Shaker Kitchen Cabinets
Shaker cabinet doors are one of the longest-lasting styles in cabinetry due to their simple flair. The design adds visual interest, while still matching almost any interior style – traditional, transitional, or modern.
Source: Lakeside Cabinets & Woodworking
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Kitchen Craft
Jasper, Indiana
Kitchen Craft has been creating kitchen cabinet doors for over 50 years. They can make almost any style and use a wide range of materials including oak, cherry, bamboo, thermofoil, and more.
Flat or Slab Kitchen Cabinets
Flat or slab cabinet doors first became popular in minimalist, modern kitchens. Sleek and understated, they create smooth lines in your kitchen. Many celebrity homes include push-to-open features which even eliminate the need for pulls or cabinet hardware.
Kitchen Craft
Jasper, Indiana
Kitchen Craft has been creating kitchen cabinet doors for over 50 years. They can make almost any style and use a wide range of materials including oak, cherry, bamboo, thermofoil, and more.
Source: Starmark Cabinetry
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Inset Kitchen Cabinets
It might be easy to mix up inset and shaker doors, as the design concept is the same. The construction varies slightly, with the inset slightly angled into the center of the cabinet. This can give the cabinet doors a slightly more finished look and fit well in traditional to modern homes and everything in between.
The Cabinet Company
Soldotna, Alaska
The Cabinet Company is a family-owned business with a high quality of craftsmanship. Each of their cabinet doors are handcrafted by carpenters who can also come to your home to install them.
Raised Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet doors with raised paneling can have a luxe, old-fashioned look. They are more intricately designed, with multiple grooves and beveled edges. They pair beautifully with traditional, French country, or gothic interiors.
Lakeside Cabinets and Woodworking
Nowthen, Minnesota
Lakeside Cabinets and Woodworking creates custom cabinet doors, plus fun add-ons like pull-out pantries and organizers. They work with over 15 different types of wood, including walnut, maple, red oak, and white oak.
Beadboard Kitchen Cabinets
Beadboard features vertical panels or grooves inset into the center of each cabinet. This adds a charming, rustic look and pairs well with country, cottage, and traditional styles of homes. The vertical lines draw the eye upward, which is a great pairing with high ceilings or kitchens with architectural features like wooden ceiling beams.
Custom Woodworking
Honey Brook, Pennsylvania
Established 45 years ago, Custom Woodworking is owned and operated by Amish craftsman who prioritize quality and longevity in their products. Their striking cabinet doors are marked by classic elegance and show off the beauty of the natural wood.
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Distressed Kitchen Cabinets
Distressed cabinets look absolutely stunning in rustic and country styled homes. This is a great chance to reuse antique or reclaimed wood, or finish new cabinets to your desired level of distressing. Check with your manufacturer to see if they have sustainable sourcing options!
R&R Build and Design
Carrollton, Georgia
Established 45 years ago, Custom Woodworking is owned and operated by Amish craftsman who prioritize quality and longevity in their products. Their striking cabinet doors are marked by classic elegance and show off the beauty of the natural wood.
Thermofoil Kitchen Cabinets
Thermofoil cabinet doors are a great alternative to natural wood materials. Made by coating medium-dense fiberboard with plastics, thermofoil is smooth, sturdy, and long-lasting. Pair it with modern interiors or choose faux wood options to match with any style.
Cornerstone Builders of Southwest Florida
Fort Meyers, Florida
Cornerstone Builders makes cabinet doors out of both thermofoil and wood. They also offer a cost-saving option – refacing. Instead of completely redoing your cabinet doors, you can refinish them for a new look.
Glass Door Kitchen Cabinets
Glass cabinets are a lovely way to brighten up your kitchen, break up your cabinets visually, and show off your fancy dishes. Cabinet doors that are meant to feature a glass insert are called “glass ready.” French lites are one of the best loved styles for glass cabinets, portioned into 4 or 6 squares by thin wooden rods. These pair well in every style, but are particularly popular in traditional and transitional homes.
Eren Design and Remodel
Tuscon, Arizona
Eren Design and Remodel is a family-owned business that takes it’s inspiration from their home of Tuscon. They offer both custom and remodeling services with designs that highlight the rich quality of natural woods.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets
Do you want a cupboard that will fit in a strange location or match a specific style? If you need one that’s narrow and tall, or squat and wide, or has stained glass, there are many manufacturers that will help you design a cabinet door (or entire kitchen!) from scratch.
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There are also an endless number of additional design options, from cabinet doors with arches and mini windows, to ones with uniquely carved details. Reach out to any of the above manufacturers, or check out the Built for Home Product Guide for our full database of cabinet door companies in the United States and Canada.
Which cabinet door style do you like the best? Do you have any alternate ideas for how to pair these designs with your interior aesthetic?