Shaker kitchen cabinets are ageless.

Their simple style is what makes them so appealing. The distinguishing characteristic is a recessed panel in the center of a five-piece door. This minimalistic cabinet design originally had little decoration, but today is available with edge detailing. Shaker kitchen cabinets derive their name from a successful utopian community known as the Shakers, founded in 1770.

They are available in many different styles and colors, with white being the most common. Finishes include painted and polyurethane. Vintage pull hardware surely complements the ageless look.

Shaker cabinetry is a popular design for contemporary, modern and surprisingly, country kitchens.