There once was a tune that had a refrain, “Everything old is new again”. That ditty from the past might have been referring to the resurgence in popularity of Shaker cabinets for kitchen and bath remodeling. Match this clean, classic look with almost any decor.
Understand Shakers to Understand the Furniture
The cabinets that are so popular with kitchen and bath remodeling projects are just a take on classic Shaker furniture. To understand Shaker furniture, you’ve got to understand the Shakers.
The Shakers were members of the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing. The religion was first organized in England in 1847 and members crossed the Atlantic Ocean in the 1780’s to set up communities in the new colonies.
Shaker is a shortened version of Shaking Quaker. The name refers to their movements during worship. As spiritualists, Shakers believed that they received messages from God as they moved during worship. Shaker furniture doesn’t shake however, it is rock solid and simple.
That’s because simplicity, utility and honesty guided their core beliefs. Instead of being adorned with ornate decoration, Shaker furniture was simple and functional. Those core beliefs are embodied in today’s Shaker cabinets, that aren’t made by Shakers.
While the Shakers had a very successful furniture empire by the 1860’s there is only one Shaker community left today. However, their timeless designs live on today.
Shaker Cabinets in the Bathroom
Recessed panels give Shaker cabinets their distinctive look. Clean and simple. Function fused with beauty that’s perfect for a variety of decor.
Use Shaker cabinets in a spa bathroom and they’ll contribute to the serene look.
Use a dark stain, match with brushed nickel and you’ve got a modern vibe from a very old design. It’s the simplicity of Shaker cabinets that make them so appealing.
Think of Shaker cabinets in the bathroom as a blank canvass. Different stains and different hardware make the same cabinet look completely different.
Ready for a new look? Switch out the hardware and the cabinets look different. Now that’s the easiest kitchen and bathroom remodeling project you will ever do!
Shaker Cabinets in the Kitchen
Shaker cabinets in the kitchen? Yes, please! Those clean lines that shine in the bathroom do their magic in kitchens too.
Shaker cabinets are showing up in kitchen all over Orange County. They are one of the most requested design elements when it comes to kitchen remodeling.
Once again, it’s because of their clean lines. You can take a Shaker cabinet and change the countertop and the entire room looks different.
Shakers never gazed on the Mediterranean Sea, but Shaker cabinets go perfectly with this kitchen remodel. The whimsical tile backsplash isn’t overwhelming because the cabinets are subtle. The subway tile replicates the lines of the recessed panels.
Shaker cabinets are at home in a traditional, modern, Mediterranean, ranch or farmhouse style kitchen. Where French Provincial is limiting, Shaker design is only limited by your imagination.
Inspired Kitchen and Bath Remodeling
Does the thought of new Shaker cabinets in the kitchen or bathroom inspire you? Then talk to Inspired Remodels and turn those kitchen and bathroom remodeling dreams into reality.
Complete design and remodeling services at your fingertips. With the honesty and integrity of Shaker cabinets, Joe and Jason Mueller transform your living spaces. Call (949) 716-1938 or Contact Us online today.