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When it comes to kitchens,Shaker cabinet doorsare arguably the most popular.

If you are not sure what they are, here is a quick explainer.

The fronts consist of five flat piecesa recessed center slab surrounded by a four piece frame.

Kitchen with light gray shaker cabinets surrounding oven and range hood

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It is an incredibly simple design that works beautifully in any style cooking space from farmhouse modern to traditional.

To prove our point we selected 15 different kitchens that all feature Shaker style cabinetry.

Both the upper and lower cabinets are Shaker-inspired.

Shaker style farmhouse kitchen

Heidi Caillier Design

The glass front options add a massive dose of visual interest by putting pretty dishware on display.

They dressed up these Shaker-inspired cabinets with beadboard inserts.

They lend a comfortable and homey touch to the modern cooking space.

white kitchen with beadboard shaker cabinets

Bibby and Brady

This colorfulcooking spacebySustainable Kitchensis a wonderful example.

Note the simple black cabinet knobs that beautifully punctuate the blue cabinetry.

The yellow oven and colorful appliances are a great way to personalize a cooking space.

colorful shaker kitchen with blue and yellow accents

Sustainable Kitchens

This monochromatic kitchen byFrank Shirley Architectsfeatures Shaker-inspired base cabinets.

On the left, a clever front that resembles a cabinet door conceals the dishwasher.

Vintage-Like Shaker Style Cabinetry

Paint can really take Shaker-inspired cabinetry to any level you just.

gray soapstone countertop

Frank Shirley Architects

Jess at theGlamour Nestgave hercooking spacea retro-flavored twist with a paint shade by Benjamin Moore called Scuba Green.

It is identical to one of our favorite colors ever, Tiffany Blue.

Chrome hardware is a staple in mid-century modern-inspired cooking spaces.

Robin egg blue kitchen cabinets

Glamour Nest

The brushed nickel cabinet pulls coordinate nicely with the vintage oven’s chrome accents.

In this transitionalcooking spacebyArciform, vibrant blue shaker-style base cabinets are paired with rustic, wall-mounted shelves.

The combination is a stylishly modest and super practical idea.

Retro kitchen blue cabinets with shelving

Arciform

Shelves are typically much cheaper to buy and install compared to upper cabinets.

The two-tone room features royal blue Shaker style base cabinets with bright white walls.

We think every kitchen should have at least one incredibly chic feature.

small kitchen with blue kitchen cabinets

The White Arrow

Here it’s the polished copper sink fixtures.

White Kitchens Are Forever

We love bright kitchens.

But when it comes to enduring style, our hearts truly belong to crisp, white kitchens.

Bright white kitchen with chrome lighting

Grant K Gibson

It’s a winning idea that will stand the test time compared to a trendy remodel.

Stylish drawer and door pulls made of brass and wood give the cabinets seaworthy flair.

See the large cabinet door on the right?

Kitchen with gray-blue cabinets and white counters

Studio McGee

It conceals the refrigerator.

Brass accents including the pendant lights and cabinet handles add a layer of luxury.

It is a standout feature that screams luxury.

nautical kitchen with white cabinets

McKinley Architects

Shaker-Inspired Cabinets in a Contemporary Kitchen

Of course, you could get mighty creative with Shaker cabinetry.

The pop of bold color is what gives this cooking space its contemporary appeal.

Black and White Traditional Kitchen

This drool-worthy kitchen byKat Lawton Interiorscertainly has plenty of storage space.

black and white kitchen with wood floors

Dove Design Studio

Floor to ceiling Shaker-style cabinetry covers most of the space.

To create a little separation between the different food prep areas the cabinets against the wall were painted black.

The white shaker cabinets appear to be floating against a subway tile wall.

Kitchen with lime green cabinets and textured walls

Kropa Interior Design

The darker base cabinets anchor the cooking space.

Mullions are basically decorative accents that go over glass panels.

Black and white kitchen cabinets

Kat Lawton Interiors

gray and white Kitchen with mixed metal hardware

Grant K Gibson

Decorative glass front mullion cabinets

Tucker Thomas Design