Are there different styles of Shaker doors?
Shaker doors are available in a wide variety of styles and finishes and yes, some of them even have some degree of flair or ornamentation added to the rail profiles. A shaker door can work in any home and across design styles of traditional, contemporary, and transitional palettes.
Do you put hardware on Shaker cabinets?
If your Shaker cabinets have visible stiles and rails, it’s very common to place your hardware in the center of those sections. Center of the Stile: Knobs and pulls can be placed halfway up the stile of your Shaker door.
Should you put knobs or pulls on kitchen cabinets?
There are no strict rules to follow when choosing whether to select a knob or a pull or both. One preference is to use knobs for all doors and pulls for all drawers. For any large door such as a pantry and any pull-out door (including pull-out base pantries or trash pull-outs), use a pull.
What hardware looks good on white cabinets?
Hardware on white cabinets will stand out and steal the show, so it’s a great opportunity to go bold! If you have warm tones, go with gold, black, or bronze hardware. If you have a cold grey tone, then silver, pewter, black, and stainless steel hardware will work.
Can you mix handles and knobs on kitchen cabinets?
Yes, you can mix knobs and pulls. It’s recommended to use pulls for cabinets that are higher up and knobs for lower style cabinets. Lower drawers that slide are typically fitted with a pull handle.
Should all kitchen cabinet handles be the same size?
Consistent Size Throughout There is no right or wrong size to choose, but we do recommend choosing pulls that have at least a 3-3/4″ center to center (the distance between the screw holes). This size looks pleasing on most cabinets, while still being large enough to grip comfortably.
Should your cabinet pulls match faucet?
Does cabinet hardware have to match your faucet? No. But, traditionally kitchens and bathrooms will match hardware finishes to the faucet to tie the finishes in the room together. Matching cabinet hardware to your faucet creates a cohesive look.
What do Shaker doors look like?
They’re a very popular door design, with a simple square indent. It looks like there’s a flat frame around them and the centre is completely flat. All edges are square and there’s no other ornamentation.
What defines shaker style?
Shaker style furniture is characterized by clean lines, tapered legs, and minimalist designs. It’s known for being practical and simple down to the very last detail.