This tall, Shaker-style cabinet is crafted in traditional inset construction

“Is there such a thing as frameless Shaker style cabinets?”

Well…while it is possible to build them, perhaps the real question is “How would they look?” Generally speaking, it’s a conflict of styles. Take the vintage, old world Shaker style, but manifest in a contemporary construction. Like putting mag wheels on a Model T.

Now, don’t misunderstand, we’re not saying you shouldn’t do it. After all, it’s your home, and if you like it, then that’s all that matters. Seriously.

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The four drawer bank consists of all slab style drawer fronts in this Shaker-influenced kitchen

“Large Shaker style drawer fronts: Should they be slab style or resemble a door with stiles and rails?”

If you are interested in coming as close as you can to an authentic Shaker design, then stay with the slab style drawer fronts. However, the wonderful thing about design is that it is all about you! If you prefer the look (and many, many clients do) then by all means, have your drawer fronts made with stiles (those are the vertical pieces), rails (the horizontal) and panel. And speaking of panels: Depending upon the size of the drawer front, you might prefer a raised panel in the frame, instead of a flat panel.

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