The shaker style kitchen is one that has been around for many years now. It’s been able to stand the test of time when attitudes towards kitchen design have changed, which is a testament to how it has been altered to fit with the trends of the time.
This is no different in the modern day, as here at Jigsaw Home, we have the finest collection of shaker kitchens around, ready to transform your home and bring it right up to date with the ideal look of the modern day.
Around since the mid eighteenth century, it’s fair to say shaker cabinets have had their fair share of history! Way back then, they were created from the highest level of craftsmanship, with simplicity and functionality in mind whilst promoting a naturally appealing aesthetic. As the times have evolved, these principles remain and continue to serve the shaker kitchen in the here and now.
Shaker kitchens are synonymous with their squared off look, with a flat panel surrounded by square edges. This design is not only simple, but it is effective too, drawing the right amount of attention to your shaker kitchen cabinets. This leaves them as the perfect complement to the rest of your kitchen, whether this is for your stand out walls or appliances or gorgeous kitchen island that you want to steal the show.
Here at Jigsaw Home, we understand that colour is hugely important when it comes to configuring your dream kitchen. This is why we offer a vast range of colours so you can find your ideal shade quicker than ever before. We have so many dark and light colours for you to choose from, we feel its best that you view them all for yourself! With the sheer amount of offerings we have on site, we’re sure you’ll find shaker style kitchen cabinets in your favourite colour in no time.
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Named for the religious group that originally founded this design back in the 1700s, shaker-style kitchens are instantly recognisable by their distinctive door and drawer frames. Shaker kitchen cabinets feature door and drawer fronts with a recessed centre panel, bordered by an overlay made with four separate pieces.
This creates the classic five-piece shaker door, though contemporary cabinets often imitate this style with a simple one-piece frame overlay. The shaker style represented the sect’s humble values of honesty and utility, forgoing ornamentation in favour of sturdy craftmanship. Their functionality and stripped-back style make them suitable for both traditional and modern kitchens.
Though some might consider shaker kitchens to be outdated, the minimalism and the simple clean lines seen in shaker kitchens actually fit very well with modern kitchen design. This provides a beautiful classic base for any contemporary additions you choose, making a modern shaker kitchen an extremely versatile option.
Though shaker kitchens are more practical than decorative, the cabinets make the perfect subtle statement to ensure they stand out without overshadowing the rest of your kitchen décor. This gives you the opportunity to add adornments elsewhere, emphasising things like tile splashbacks or coordinated cutting-edge appliances.
One of the easiest ways to update a shaker-style kitchen is through the handles. Their disapproval of ornamental design means that classic shaker kitchens had simple knobs and door pulls, whereas a modern shaker kitchen can use whichever style of handle you like. You can also opt for colourful painted cupboards instead of plain wood.
Mixing and matching your kitchen cupboards is also a modern upgrade – a lighter colour for wall units and darker colour for base units creates some contemporary contrast. Investing in a luxury worktop instead of the standard wooden worktops in classic shaker kitchens can also add a touch of modernity, especially if you opt for materials like granite or quartz.
Traditional shaker kitchens tend to steer towards classic wood or neutral paint colours, so the more modern choice is something brighter. You can’t go wrong with a clean contemporary white, which is why our modern shaker kitchens are all available in shades of white or ivory. For a truly modern finish, you could go for high gloss instead of matt.
If you want to add depth and character to a shaker kitchen, try a dramatic darker shade such as anthracite. Dark colours aren’t always suitable in small spaces, so if your kitchen isn’t very big, it’s best to stick to lighter shades – or at least use a colour like porcelain or cream for cabinets at eye level and above to keep the space feeling open.
For an on-trend shaker kitchen, pay attention to colours that get a lot of buzz in the interior design world. For example, olive-toned dakar kitchens are a popular contemporary choice, and silvery shades of grey remain a style goal on social media.
