The Kitchen, the Number One Place in the House
Who does not know that the kitchen is the heart of the home? With the larger kitchens of today, it is even more convenient for our family and friends to sit at islands, breakfast bars, and tables as we are lured in by the food, the warmth of ovens, delicious smells, and the company of loved ones. The kitchen is a comfortable, welcoming room for all of us because we know what to expect to find in it no matter whose kitchen it is. There is just something about the clean lines of all appliances that are familiar and reassuring to us, especially when beautiful countertops, drawers, and cupboards complement them. Shaker cabinets continue this harmony of appliances' lines with their classic, simple designs which give them a neat and orderly appearance. Also, there is a warmth generated by the sturdy wood used in their construction. One such wood that makes a sound choice for Shaker cabinetry is flawless walnut timber. White oak timber also makes an excellent example of cabinetry that appears timeless with its clean and simple lines, especially when covered with a matte polyurethane finish. Some people prefer to paint the Shaker cabinetry and drawers and put them with a center island for a display of casual culinary entertaining.
Simplicity is Beautiful
This style of cabinetry is named after the religious sect of Shakers, people who engaged in what was called cottage industry. In other words, manufacturing was done in the home, especially during the winter months when the men could not farm. Because of the manual and painstaking labor, along with the religious beliefs of those who made these cupboards, function and simplicity became characteristic of the Shaker design. These simple lines lend the cabinetry a timeless appearance which will not make our kitchens look outdated later on, even if we replace appliances and/or counters. While there is a neat, uncluttered design to the recessed Shaker panels, there is still variety from which we can select because there are differences in the appearance and the types of wood that we can choose. For instance, the traditional look of a Shaker cabinet door is a frame and panel, but now we can opt for designs that include variations such as added divisions in the panels called mid-rails and mid-stiles, and muntins (strips of wood placed on the panels that divide them). These variations add depth to the appearance of the doors while still maintaining the clean, simplicity of design. In addition to the changes available for the doors, there are different woods from which we can choose, along with a variety of hardware. For instance, walnut timber offers a flawless appearance. Other woods that the Shakers used are maple, birch, and chestnut. Some of us may prefer to paint the wood, giving our cabinetry a contemporary look. Still, others of us may prefer a burnished appearance, which creates an antiqued look.
Waylon Flooring & Cabinets Can Make It All Happen
A great selection of Shaker cabinets for kitchens and other rooms is offered by Waylon Flooring & Cabinets, 4441 Baldwin Avenue Unit A, in El Monte, California. Waylon Flooring & Cabinets (www.waylonflooring.com.)is a company that can readily provide customers with Shaker cabinetry and drawers that will harmonize well with an existing floor or a new floor which the company can also install. The basic and timeless Shaker design of the cabinetry and drawers will blend beautifully with modern, traditional and transitional kitchens and offices alike. Waylon Flooring can provide customers with these durable products of exceptional quality and originality.