Shaker Cabinets - Offering Storage for Any Style Kitchen

Shaker Cabinets is one of the oldest types of cabinet and are still in use by many cabinet makers. They have stood the test of time and continue to be used for storage for many of their original features and they are still a favorite among cabinet makers.

The cabinets that are often called "shaker" are the same as those used for homes in the early 1700's. These were the cabinets made for families living in colonial and early American homes. They were very basic, often plain, made of one piece of wood with no fancy ornamentation. The cabinets were also referred to as "the door from hell" because they were designed to be used for storing large things such as store wares, medicine, livestock, and expensive items for the home.

The modern day shaker cabinets are made with all new materials and an overlay of some sort. There are several different types of cabinets that have a seamless or overlay cabinet overlay. They are basically decorative pieces that fit in between the cabinets and serve to hide the features on the cabinets.

Shaker cabinets come in all sizes, styles, and textures. They can be made of wood, or painted white to match any other decor. You can choose a traditional shaker or modern shaker cabinet. Many cabinets are wood covered with vinyl to keep it from taking up too much room in your kitchen.

Shaker cabinets provide extra storage for your cookware, dishes, tableware, utensils, and other pieces of home decor. They allow you to hold more items and more space. They can also be made to fit into the space around your countertop, next to your appliances, or at the side of your stove.

Modern shaker cabinets are sometimes outfitted with glass panels to provide the illusion of a whole other cabinet. They can even have a pop up shelving option that pops up when you open a drawer. This is an excellent way to store seasonal items without taking up too much room.

Your kitchen design and your kitchen decor will greatly influence your decision about what kind of shaker cabinet you need. It's great to be able to use the kitchen as an artistic expression, but it's important to find a style that you feel comfortable with.

Kitchen cabinets that are built to have an overlay are generally meant to have an elegant look and aren't usually meant to be used as pantry storage. They are meant to blend in seamlessly with the rest of your kitchen's decor. Modern cabinets are typically unfinished, so the kitchen won't have the inherent crevices and bumps that can make finding and using items more difficult.

If you are having a remodeling job done in your kitchen, having cabinets with an overlay is an excellent idea. They are easy to care for and are easier to install than cabinets that don't have an overlay. You won't have to worry about nicks, cuts, and holes in your cabinets with an overlay.

The modern shaker cabinets are also made with new materials that don't tarnish like the old shaker cabinets. The best way to tell if the new cabinet you are considering is not an old style shaker cabinet is to look at the overall finish of the cabinet.

A lot of the newer cabinets can have a high gloss finish to them. This is a good thing, as a shiny finish will prevent scratching, and it is also much easier to care for than a cabinet that has had finishes that have suffered damage over the years.

Shaker kitchen cabinets offer you the ultimate in storage, especially in kitchens that are decorated with traditional style items. The cabinets are an easy and inexpensive way to add storage to your home while still staying true to the antique and traditional designs that have long been popular in kitchens.