Shaker Cabinet Door Rail and Stile Widths

The type of door you need to choose depends on your kitchen's style, but it's not necessarily what size you need. The shaker cabinet is one type of cabinet, and the shaker style can be a great addition to a kitchen. Here are a few things to think about when you're ready to choose a style and size.

The style of cabinet you want depends on whether you have a shaker style kitchen or not. If you have one, then your cabinets will probably be square and the door rail and stile widths will also be round or rectangular.

For shaker style cabinets that aren't square, there will be a full range of shapes, from round to rectangular and from very wide to a smaller size. The only thing in common is that they can fit either a straight or slanted door.

If you have a square kitchen, you don't need wider door rails and stiles. A rectangular cabinet with just one door and a narrow or wider stile would be just fine. If you want something different for your kitchen, you may be able to get some smaller doorways and add sloping stiles.

You can use a shaker style cabinet but opt for a smaller door if your cabinets are too wide, and the cabinet door is too long. You can always adjust the angle if you have trouble walking up the long cabinet doors.

If you have a traditional style kitchen, you will want to select cabinets with a door rail that is the same height as the door. You might need to get extra door stiles, depending on the height of the doors.

The angle of the door stiles is a big factor. If you have a short cabinet door, you can't get the stiles low enough to reach the lip of the door. You also won't be able to get the stiles high enough to open the door.

Try to find cabinet doors that are slanted at both ends. A shaker style kitchen usually has one long, wide cabinet door that curves to the right. A cabinet with a slanted door is able to open up and down easily.

If you have a door that is too wide, you can still get some interesting cabinet doors. A larger door and stiles are sometimes easier to fill than a smaller cabinet. You can still get some interesting shapes, and many times this will work for modern kitchens.

The door rail and stile widths are very important for shaker style cabinets. They may seem like a small part of the style, but they'll be the part that gives your kitchen the shaker look.

The door rail and stile widths can add dimension and look to your kitchen design. Make sure you know exactly what you want.

Find the best shaker cabinet you can find for your kitchen. Choose a style that is suited to your style and look, and you will be happy with your choice.