The Shakers lived in dormitory-style housing and celebrated God in a busy and active way by engaging in tasks that brought out the best in themselves. Design details fell under “American Rustic” and were unmatched in craftsmanship.

Cabinet Features

Shakers use stile and rail recessed panel doors, and the insert is simple and flat. The outside and border trims are also simple and the most common woods are cherry and maple for shaker cabinets. There are also shaker colors that are common, and the woodwork is painted in these colors. They were:

Terracotta

·Pink

Yellow

Olive green

blue tones

Not only are cabinets painted, but often window frames, baseboards, peg rail, and lip board are also painted.

Mixer Cabinet Hardware & Accessories

Shaker craftsmen made their cabinet knobs and knobs usually from wood, but sometimes also used hand-forged finishes and metal. That style still works in shaker cabinets today, as long as you stick to the simplistic design. Homeowners can choose the type of pull they want, but will find greater overall value if they stick to classic styles.

countertops that complement

Anyone who goes with shaker cabinets should stick with solid, square-edged countertops. Granite, limestone, soapstone and slate are all great options to pair with the new shaker cabinets in any type of finish.

Choose the best surfaces

For the overall look of a shaker-style kitchen, there are certain surfaces that lend to the authenticity of the look that is desirable. Consider the following surfaces or finishes when implementing Shaker.

Walls – Walls can be finished or painted in any earth tone color and homeowners will often choose an off white. In the old days, bead board wainscoting was used along with pegs.

Ceilings: The ceilings were typically plaster and also painted an off-white color.

Floors – Varnished wood or hardwood was common for floors along with shaker cabinets. Some also used stone. It is completely acceptable to include a woven rug on top of these hard surfaces to add warmth and comfort.

Accents: Fabric accents were common with shaker decor. They, like simple cabinet styles, came in simple patterns and colors. They dressed up the plain interior with gingham checks, window checks, or simple checkered patterns that were in one or more colors.

Modern or Classic

Cocktail shakers today are used in traditional décor as mentioned above or work well with modern elements. There are no rules on how to implement them. Homeowners should never be afraid to think outside the box when choosing what to implement. A simple black or white painted shaker cabinet will give you clean lines and allow for a sleek look. Many also choose to implement stainless steel faucets, fixtures and appliances.

For a farmhouse kitchen, shaker cabinets come in many wood finishes and can be dressed up with porcelain pulls for a quaint appeal that makes any kitchen warm and inviting. Add some wallpaper to one wall for a pop of color and then match kitchen towels, pots and pans.

A quick search on the Internet will reveal a variety of ideas that one can consider. They will quickly find that there are many styles that work with shaker cabinets and will have fun creating their dream kitchen to show off to adoring friends and family.