The Face of Your Cabinetry:

Choosing a door style for your custom cabinets can be overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure what you’re looking for. That’s where we come in. Our mission is to guide your custom cabinetry project to a result that fits into your style and budget, all while taking the stress away and making the process as simple as possible.

There are countless options when it comes to cabinet doors, and the style you choose can impact the overall aesthetic of your kitchen. There are so many factors to consider when choosing your custom cabinets including your overall budget, upkeep and longevity, and finished style. 

Let’s break down the most popular styles:

Slab Front: This is the epitome of simplicity. A flat front door that is available in any material (MDF, NexGen, solid wood, etc.) and can be single- or multi-piece doors. This style is becoming more and more popular with the rise of modern designs and minimalist spaces. The flat and simple surface of the slab door gives an effortlessly contemporary design to your home. This is the most cost-effective option for cabinetry, freeing up some of the budget to save or to put into another element of your kitchen design.

Shaker (stile and rail): More commonly known as the ‘shaker’. This door style is made with 5 pieces manufactured to fit together seamlessly to create a solid door with a recessed centre panel. Shakers offer a modern design that can take on just about any style and decor— from modern and minimalist to farmhouse and traditional. With this look, there are a few options that you can choose from with some small tweaks to the size and depth of the panels. Also available in all materials, so whatever your end goal is, the shaker door can get you there. 

Raised panel: A little bit of a throw-back but still considered classic. The raised panel falls into a more expensive category due to the fact that it’s harder to engineer a smooth and seamless finish with multiple pieces and these doors are considered the “solid wood” doors in the market. Often found in traditional-styled kitchens and typically made of solid wood and stained. 

Beadboard Front: This is a shaker door with vertical planks fit together with ridges (beads) in the centre panel. Commonly found in rustic or country designs. These are a great option for cottage-styled cabinetry to complement rustic decor and to add a textural element to your cabinets. 

Mullion/Open Frame: A perfect addition to your kitchen to display special dishes or aesthetic touches. These cabinets feature a glass front that allows you to see into the cabinet. We often install glass-fronts for the upper cabinets in kitchens to keep the space light and airy. 

You can see some of the door styles we provide here.

Whichever style resonates with you, the design journey of your dream kitchen will allow for your personal aesthetic to shine through. The design team at Archdesign is committed to guiding you to your dream end result all while taking away the stresses that any construction project can bring.