How To Make Flat Cabinet Doors Into Shaker Style

I have always loved shaker style cabinets.

How to make flat cabinet doors into shaker style. These cabinet doors may look simple but they re also timeless and fit in with traditional or modern kitchens. About 15 each plus the cost of hinges. It is usually also done on the cabinet doors. Shaker cabinets never seem to go out of style.

I briefly considered making completely new doors but as you might expect that can cost quite a bit. That worked out to be 225. See my latest kitchen renovations here. Shaker style is a throwback to a simple design.

It consists of a type of frame around the side of a flat cabinet to give it depth. Typical shaker style uses 3 4 inch for the overlay but if you have existing flat front doors you can. I found a few sites that made custom doors for a decent price. Also known as an inset panel door they have a perimeter of hardwood glued to the door.

Except shipping killed the deal. Then i looked at just buying new cabinet doors and hinges. Since i was starting off with flat doors i had to turn them into shaker style cabinets somehow. Buying new shaker style doors.