Decorating & Design
November 24, 2021
12 Kitchens That Prove Shaker Cabinets Are Timeless & Versatile
Shaker cabinet doors are a classic choice for many kitchen styles. One of their greatest assets is that they look great painted in any shade, from a pale oyster shimmer to a deep, moody onyx. To help you nail down your choice, we’ve rounded up a rainbow of shaker cabinets.
Keep scrolling to see this timeless cabinet style in 12 different kitchens!
H&H’s 2021 Designer of the Year Anne Hepfer kept things light and breezy in this boathouse kitchen that features simple, white cabinetry. Arched pendant lights attach to either side of the island and light blue stools keep things coastal.
Pulling from the colors of this whimsical fairytale-like wallpaper, designer Sarah Hartill chose a medium-tone grey for the cabinetry, which fades into the background and doesn’t compete with the other patterns in the space.
Watery aqua blue cabinets were the perfect choice for this Muskoka cottage kitchenette. Varying shades of blue and green in the light fixtures, window trim, wall color and accessories add up to something wonderful.
A robin egg’s blue covers almost every surface of this jewel box kitchen including the ceiling. It’s the perfect foil for the silvery sheen of the pewter vessels above the window and the lantern pendant light.
Every kitchen has its own jumping off point. We suspect that designer Ami McKay of Pure Design in Vancouver probably found this intricate tile and then chose the blue-green color for the cabinets from it.
This earthy shade of sage is right on trend, with many paint companies choosing a version of this hue as their Color of the Year. Paired with warm wood accents, it’s like bringing the outdoors in.
Reminiscent of pine trees, this lush shade of green has an old world feel that is perfectly accentuated with a Lacanche range and floor-to-ceiling walls of marble. The red stools add a pop of color.
Emerald green works beautifully with gold or brass accents, as seen in this kitchen located on Bowen Island in B.C. “The house is filled with different woods and black, grey and white, so in the kitchen, we wanted something colorful, rich and slightly traditional,” notes homeowner Kendra Patton.
Former H&H art director Mandy Milks choose this dark olive shade back in 2013 for her kitchen cabinets. It still looks great today almost a decade on. Pair it with other earthy colors like cranberry, slate blue and mustard.
Navy blue cabinets are a classic choice that like a tailored blazer, crisp white shirt and pair of blue jeans never go out of style. An olive colored banquette and bistro-style chairs give this kitchen a French café vibe.
The softest shade of blue coats the cabinetry and ceiling beams in this impressive kitchen. The patterned tile pulls the whole room together and adds a sense of whimsy.
Located in Prince Edward County, this kitchen plays off the colors of Lake Ontario (on which it is situated). A farmhouse-style sink and wood countertops play up the cottage vibe.
This Princess Margaret Showhome from 2011 features mustard shaker cabinetry and a rustic dining table for a warm and inviting kitchen ambience.