Here’s the thing about trends and what is “in” and what is “out”, don’t let others tell you what your style is. If your design choices (or creative choices) are the choices that everyone is making, then it’s really not a choice. Taste means that you have AND express an opinion…that you have a point of view. Do what feels good to you and not what feels good to everyone else. Make your own choices and be proud of your choices.
Shaker is classic and really never goes out of style. It may not be the trend of the day, but is the best choice to last IMHO. Today's trends will not last and are bound to change. Who wants to spend tens of thousands redoing their kitchen every 8 years... or less! The big question is finish and color choices. I'm currently converting my 80s/90s golden oak colonial to shaker myself. I went with 2-1/2" rails/stiles and white painted. Easy to change the color down the road if desired.
We are remodeling both our kitchen (stained quarter sawn white oak) and scullery (painted maple) with shaker style cabinetry. Because there really is no other better choice! Shaker is timeless and classy. 😁
I think I’m a traditionalist - I love my recessed shaker cabinets. Have been paralyzed for over a year and haven’t installed anything but lower cabinets. Ugh. Gotta do something, just an empty feeling. Thank you for this video!!!
Thank you for your insights. We try to stay up with whats current as much as possible. Glad to hear you thoughts on the micro shaker as we have put a lot of effort into our R&D to insure its something we are proud of. Look forward to watching more of your content.
Good info. My husband is a woodworker and I've at least some experience with working on cabinets. We're building our own on this our last house. After having a thoughtful look, going to give the skinny shaker a hard pass. Looks cheap. Not contemporary, cheap. As is something I'd see in a low quality manufactured home or an office. Also, those skinny edges are not going to last. Sooner rather than later they are going to detach themselves from the slab they're glued too.
Hi Liz, You may have solved the issue of the door style in our kitchen. Our house is 1950, and that says it all. We love the house and are doing total gut on the kitchen and the skinny shaker may just win out over a flat panel and typical shaker. On the other side of it we truly do no like mid-century furniture, so we are doing a bit of Asian, French, and high end Drexel, ie: a black Asian breakfront. Throw in a George Lee sideboard for starters.. The kitchen it's big, 20' x 21' not including a butlers pantry and a breakfast roomish, it's the link between the main kitchen and the new laundry room 10' x 14' which was an unused back porch. More to follow as the redesign takes shape. Mark & Scott
I'm just not fond of the skinny shaker. 🤔 They don't look high end to me at all. They actually remind me of cheaply made furniture for some reason, but what do I know? I'd rather see shaker cabs with something between the super narrow or super wide stiles and rails or a flat panel made with glossy modern materials or a gorgeous wood grain, like bird's eye maple. Can't go wrong with what Mother Nature offers... she'll always be a classic. 😀
The skinny shakers are an interesting thought... but honestly, they really don't look like a traditional Shaker at all, just another example of minimalist, Mid century modern look. We don't offer them where I work (a custom cabinetry shop) since most of our clients are in the traditional category but would be interesting to see what folks would say. As always, a great video :)
@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa yes this!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE shaker and am spending hours trying to find the right one Love traditional shaker but too fussy thinking to eased edges to make the cleaning easier and have something clean fresh not too fussy but not to trendy cuz I don't like that either? Any links to your fav?
@@applesauceandhoney2407 not really. I’m a fan of omega and Dynasty. Both same company, different levels of customization. Check the hinges, the features and the warranty!
Hoping to build within the next 3-6 months but have been dreaming about it for years. Skinny shaker vs slab is still a tough decision for me. I love clean, simple lines and both fit the bill. I'm 55-45% leaning toward the skinny shaker because I know the kitchen will be fairly minimalist and I suspect slab will take me from minimalist to boring. Love your content, Liz. Recently stumbled on your channel and it's really filling in some of my knowledge gaps in the planning stages for my home. Thank you!
@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa I think we’re evolving into more of a pure style era…no more mediocrity…no more “not too traditional, not too modern”…people want an actual style…not a bland “average” interpretation of a mix of styles. Everything ends up looking like the same mainstream “nothing” style.
LOL. We just ripped out things that looked like the thin shaker from our kitchen. (Technically, they weren't truly shaker, as they were flat panels with applied moulding on the edges.) They were original to our late '60s kitchen. (And rather badly in need of replacement for a variety of reasons, along with so many other things in the kitchen.) I'll note that the edge moulding on the newer ones differs in that it clearly wraps around the side of the door instead of just being on the top (as ours was.). I didn't hate the doors, but they definitely were very tied to a specific era, so I'm not sure I think the new trend is timeless. I will say that the nice thing about the thick slab doors with the top moulding on them was that you didn't have to worry about having limited space to screw something to the door. It was 3/4" thick everywhere, and even thicker where the applied moulding was (not that you'd attach anything there).
Funny that I found your video today. I'm building a new home in Ft. Worth, TX and literally just got back from my design appointment where I picked the cabinets for the entire house. The designer said that Shaker is so overused that it is rapidly trending out of new construction homes here in North TX. Went with traditional raised panel cabinets with a marble look quartz and off white subway tile laid on the vertical...flawless!
I don't like the skinny shaker.......seems frail compared to the width of "traditional" shaker. I've been in love with the clean, simple style of the shaker cabinets for quite awhile and just love the look.
We are working on a kitchen design right now and I LOVE the look of the skinny shaker because to my eye it looks updated...BUT, I think I'm going to stick with a traditional shaker with a thicker frame, maybe eased, because I think it may look more "timeless" in the long-run. Also, I prefer the look of hardware on a traditional shaker.
For anybody that actually spent time working in an office environment, the thin shaker very much resembles some lateral filing cabinets. Decide what you like, install what you like and F everybody else’s opinion.
Why would being timely or stylish being a priority if your doing it for your own home? Do what you like! It’s your home! Cookie cutter homes just enable mass rentals which is a massive threat to housing markets future. Make places with character!
Look folks, these are a beautiful new look but just like the traditional shakers, they could be a b$%ch to clean all the recessed lines. If you frequently have to clean your cabinets, it's slab all the way in my opinion. But what do I know?🤷♂️
Incredible timing😳. We JUST met today with a contractor/designer. Long story short…he recommended the newer, thin-border Shaker panel for both the island and lower wall cabinets…with different-color standard Shaker upper wall cabinets. I thought he was crazy 😅. My wife liked his idea, but the OCD in me thinks all the cabinets should be the same style (thin border)? I’ll flex with the designer if THIS is the current idea??!!
The designer is right on trend! I’m currently in love with the thin shaker lowers and slab uppers in contrasting materials so fight the urge for order and live dangerously!🤣🧑🎨😎
The skinny Shaker doors remind me of a lot of 1950's stylistic innovations. I think they are objectively less attractive than the better proportioned traditional Shaker panels, but they appeal to people's boredom and desire for variety and fashion as entertainment. I believe they will become dated about the time your bananas turn brown.
Where I live, Shaker cabinets have been the norm for 200 years. In New England it is the go-to. I've had them for decades.
They are timeless!
100% agreed.
Here’s the thing about trends and what is “in” and what is “out”, don’t let others tell you what your style is. If your design choices (or creative choices) are the choices that everyone is making, then it’s really not a choice. Taste means that you have AND express an opinion…that you have a point of view. Do what feels good to you and not what feels good to everyone else. Make your own choices and be proud of your choices.
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Shaker is classic and really never goes out of style. It may not be the trend of the day, but is the best choice to last IMHO. Today's trends will not last and are bound to change. Who wants to spend tens of thousands redoing their kitchen every 8 years... or less!
The big question is finish and color choices. I'm currently converting my 80s/90s golden oak colonial to shaker myself. I went with 2-1/2" rails/stiles and white painted. Easy to change the color down the road if desired.
Golden oak is circling back 🤣
We are remodeling both our kitchen (stained quarter sawn white oak) and scullery (painted maple) with shaker style cabinetry. Because there really is no other better choice! Shaker is timeless and classy. 😁
Good luck with the Reno!🍀 I’m a shaker fan!
I think I’m a traditionalist - I love my recessed shaker cabinets. Have been paralyzed for over a year and haven’t installed anything but lower cabinets. Ugh. Gotta do something, just an empty feeling. Thank you for this video!!!
Thank you for your insights. We try to stay up with whats current as much as possible. Glad to hear you thoughts on the micro shaker as we have put a lot of effort into our R&D to insure its something we are proud of. Look forward to watching more of your content.
Welcome!
Good info. My husband is a woodworker and I've at least some experience with working on cabinets. We're building our own on this our last house. After having a thoughtful look, going to give the skinny shaker a hard pass. Looks cheap. Not contemporary, cheap. As is something I'd see in a low quality manufactured home or an office. Also, those skinny edges are not going to last. Sooner rather than later they are going to detach themselves from the slab they're glued too.
Hi Liz, You may have solved the issue of the door style in our kitchen. Our house is 1950, and that says it all. We love the house and are doing total gut on the kitchen and the skinny shaker may just win out over a flat panel and typical shaker. On the other side of it we truly do no like mid-century furniture, so we are doing a bit of Asian, French, and high end Drexel, ie: a black Asian breakfront. Throw in a George Lee sideboard for starters.. The kitchen it's big, 20' x 21' not including a butlers pantry and a breakfast roomish, it's the link between the main kitchen and the new laundry room 10' x 14' which was an unused back porch. More to follow as the redesign takes shape. Mark & Scott
I can’t wait to see!
Shaker’s been around for at least 20 years…more like 220. It’s not going anywhere. Classics never go away because they were done right the first time.
I'm just not fond of the skinny shaker. 🤔 They don't look high end to me at all. They actually remind me of cheaply made furniture for some reason, but what do I know? I'd rather see shaker cabs with something between the super narrow or super wide stiles and rails or a flat panel made with glossy modern materials or a gorgeous wood grain, like bird's eye maple. Can't go wrong with what Mother Nature offers... she'll always be a classic. 😀
There are different brands that definitely have a cheaper feel with the skinny shaker, but there are some good ones too! So hard to decide!
The skinny shakers are an interesting thought... but honestly, they really don't look like a traditional Shaker at all, just another example of minimalist, Mid century modern look. We don't offer them where I work (a custom cabinetry shop) since most of our clients are in the traditional category but would be interesting to see what folks would say. As always, a great video :)
They don’t resemble a real shaker unless they have a little girth 🤣. I’m toying with a slightly skinny option 🤔
I like the look of shaker but hate cleaning the crevices. Flat panel all the way for me.
I’m finding the older I get, the more important maintenance is!
@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa yes this!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE shaker and am spending hours trying to find the right one Love traditional shaker but too fussy thinking to eased edges to make the cleaning easier and have something clean fresh not too fussy but not to trendy cuz I don't like that either? Any links to your fav?
@@applesauceandhoney2407 not really. I’m a fan of omega and Dynasty. Both same company, different levels of customization. Check the hinges, the features and the warranty!
@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa 😃🥰🥰🥰🥰
Moderation is the name of the game. Don't over do and it will not trend out.
Preach 🙏
I think all styles have their purpose, depending on what style you want your kitchen and your personal tastes.
Exactly!
Timely, insightful, and quite helpful, as always!
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Shaker cabinets are like black limos. Basic but timeless.
So true!🤵♀️
Hoping to build within the next 3-6 months but have been dreaming about it for years. Skinny shaker vs slab is still a tough decision for me. I love clean, simple lines and both fit the bill. I'm 55-45% leaning toward the skinny shaker because I know the kitchen will be fairly minimalist and I suspect slab will take me from minimalist to boring. Love your content, Liz. Recently stumbled on your channel and it's really filling in some of my knowledge gaps in the planning stages for my home. Thank you!
So glad it helps.I I’m struggling as well. I love the look but worry over time 🥱
❤@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa
@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa Wait. Is that FOBO creeping in???
Totally!
Hate skinny shaker, but then I hate contemporary style. Love traditional shaker but with eased edges and not overly wide.
The traditional stuff is seeing an increase in sales as well! It’s the middle that’s tired 😴
@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa I think we’re evolving into more of a pure style era…no more mediocrity…no more “not too traditional, not too modern”…people want an actual style…not a bland “average” interpretation of a mix of styles. Everything ends up looking like the same mainstream “nothing” style.
opinion on RTA cabinets? I feel is big stores are offering the same product, just packaged and priced differently.
It often can be! When it comes to rta, it’s all about the installers 💪 they can do the job with the right layout and installation.
LOL. We just ripped out things that looked like the thin shaker from our kitchen. (Technically, they weren't truly shaker, as they were flat panels with applied moulding on the edges.) They were original to our late '60s kitchen. (And rather badly in need of replacement for a variety of reasons, along with so many other things in the kitchen.)
I'll note that the edge moulding on the newer ones differs in that it clearly wraps around the side of the door instead of just being on the top (as ours was.). I didn't hate the doors, but they definitely were very tied to a specific era, so I'm not sure I think the new trend is timeless. I will say that the nice thing about the thick slab doors with the top moulding on them was that you didn't have to worry about having limited space to screw something to the door. It was 3/4" thick everywhere, and even thicker where the applied moulding was (not that you'd attach anything there).
That’s about the right time period for a trend to cycle back!🤣
Funny that I found your video today. I'm building a new home in Ft. Worth, TX and literally just got back from my design appointment where I picked the cabinets for the entire house. The designer said that Shaker is so overused that it is rapidly trending out of new construction homes here in North TX. Went with traditional raised panel cabinets with a marble look quartz and off white subway tile laid on the vertical...flawless!
Nice!
I don't like the skinny shaker.......seems frail compared to the width of "traditional" shaker. I've been in love with the clean, simple style of the shaker cabinets for quite awhile and just love the look.
Go with what you 💕. They are timeless!
We are working on a kitchen design right now and I LOVE the look of the skinny shaker because to my eye it looks updated...BUT, I think I'm going to stick with a traditional shaker with a thicker frame, maybe eased, because I think it may look more "timeless" in the long-run. Also, I prefer the look of hardware on a traditional shaker.
Sounds great! The hardware is a challenge with the skinny doors and drawer faces.
No, it won't. All the previous timeless frames look dated now too.
They remind me of a picture frame
Is that good or bad 👎
I’m thinking bad, but now that I think about it, I guess all Shaker styles do. Lol
I am still a fan of b-mould inset shaker with inlay to transition to the recessed panel. I like a mix of paint grade and stain grade.
grew up next to the Shakers in Colonie NY. I wonder what they would haave thought of " skinny Shaker"?
For anybody that actually spent time working in an office environment, the thin shaker very much resembles some lateral filing cabinets. Decide what you like, install what you like and F everybody else’s opinion.
Why would being timely or stylish being a priority if your doing it for your own home? Do what you like! It’s your home! Cookie cutter homes just enable mass rentals which is a massive threat to housing markets future. Make places with character!
Great info as always-- much appreciated!
You bet!
Raised panel doors 2:39 is my goal kitchen door cabinets in white
Can you do a video about where the color trends are going? I've seen vids that say warm over cool. What do you think?
I got one coming just for you!🎥
Thin shaker looks 70s to me.
It can look groovy 🕺🏻
Look folks, these are a beautiful new look but just like the traditional shakers, they could be a b$%ch to clean all the recessed lines.
If you frequently have to clean your cabinets, it's slab all the way in my opinion.
But what do I know?🤷♂️
I’m leaning that way as well. Practicality first
Incredible timing😳. We JUST met today with a contractor/designer. Long story short…he recommended the newer, thin-border Shaker panel for both the island and lower wall cabinets…with different-color standard Shaker upper wall cabinets. I thought he was crazy 😅. My wife liked his idea, but the OCD in me thinks all the cabinets should be the same style (thin border)? I’ll flex with the designer if THIS is the current idea??!!
The designer is right on trend! I’m currently in love with the thin shaker lowers and slab uppers in contrasting materials so fight the urge for order and live dangerously!🤣🧑🎨😎
The skinny Shaker doors remind me of a lot of 1950's stylistic innovations. I think they are objectively less attractive than the better proportioned traditional Shaker panels, but they appeal to people's boredom and desire for variety and fashion as entertainment. I believe they will become dated about the time your bananas turn brown.
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I think the new trend is actually an unfitted kitchen.
So what type of cabinets are trending now?
The thin shaker is everywhere
@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa thanks!
Thin shaker is a good changeup when everything u see is reg shaker. Dont want what everyone's using
That’s what I’m thinking 🤔
Thin shaker reminds me of asian inspired furniture. Or wicker ratan bamboo furniture
It can, but I saw some “transitional” ones that were an inch wide and they are sharp!😎
I just held my breath. lol.
Shaker going in?
What color countertops are trending now? I love white but want some beige in it. Any suggestions? 😊
Look for a combo then. Beautiful granite and porcelain that fit the bill
@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa thank you!
@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa I kinda answered my own question lol! What colors of countertops are trending? Thanks! 😃
Who cares? What goes with your stuff? Flooring, cabinets what YOU like???
@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa for sure I will…But I want to know what’s trending…then I’ll make my decision.
Wait quartz is over??!!!😮
There’s some issues 🤣 between staining and performance to manufacturing woes!
@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpaoh what’s coming to replace quartz? We are remodeling are kitchen soon!
@shampoonka stick with what Mother Nature offers and you’ll be great.
The only one I don't like is the thin shaker.
To each his own!
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Skinny shaker looks cheap
It does on some doors for sure!