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Your Guide to Door Styles

27th Aug 2024
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Choosing the correct door style for your kitchen can be crucial to setting the tone and functionality of your space.

At STORI we offer a comprehensive collection of kitchen doors, where you are guaranteed to find what you are looking for, from traditional elegance to modern minimalism, we have a wide variety of kitchen door styles, finishes and colours to cater to every taste and requirement.

Check out our guide below to discover our door styles and help you pick the perfect one for your dream kitchen.

Shaker

The Shaker door style is known for its timeless design. This style focuses on practicality, functionality and simplicity. Shaker doors feature a frame which surrounds a flat recessed centre panel.

These cabinet doors have elegant yet simple lines and give the kitchen a streamlined look. Their clean lines allow them to be styled for any type of design, from modern to traditional or country.

The shaker style is ideal for homeowners looking for a classic yet adaptable kitchen that can blend seamlessly into traditional and contemporary interiors.

STORI Shaker ranges: Aldana, Clifden, Dawson, Florence, Georgia, Harborne, Kensington, Lawrenson, Madison, Pembridge & Wakefield

Finish Options:  Painted, Foil & Light Oak

Kitchen Style: Classic, Contemporary, Country, Modern & Traditional

Kensington – Light Grey & Dust Grey | Aldana – Light Grey & Graphite | Wakefield – Marine

Slab

Slab doors are smooth and flat, with a clean, modern look, perfect for minimalistic or contemporary kitchens. This flat panel door design features no frames or beading  ensuring it is easy to maintain and care for.

Our Slab style cabinets come in a range of finishes including gloss, matte painted, timber painted , stained woodgrain and metallic paint, offering the highest level of durability and quality.

The Slab door design is ideal for those searching for a modern and minimalist kitchen design where a clean, uncluttered look is desired.

STORI Slab ranges: Ferro, Rezana, Tavola, Zola Gloss, Zola Matte & Zola Soft-Matte

Finish Options:  Smooth Foil, Woodgrain Foil, Gloss, Smooth Matte Painted, Stained Woodgrain & Metallic Paint

Kitchen Style: Contemporary & Modern

Zola Soft-Matte – Indigo | Zola Matte – Marine & Ferro – Brass | Tavola – Parched Oak & Zola Matte – Graphite

Inframe Shaker

Inframe shaker cabinetry is a traditional style that features doors and drawers that are set within a frame (similar to an additional border) providing a luxurious look and elevating the appearance of your entire kitchen.

An inframe kitchen door is ideal for those who appreciate the finer details and wish to invest in a high-quality, long-lasting kitchen that exudes elegance and tradition.

STORI Inframe Shaker ranges: Belgravia

Finish Options:  Painted

Kitchen Style: Classic, Country & Traditional

Belgravia – Porcelain & Slate Blue | Belgravia – Reed Green & Cannon Black | Belgravia – Parisian Blue

Inframe Effect

The Inframe Effect door mimics the appearance of an inframe shaker kitchen without the higher price tag. This style of door is designed to give the illusion of an inframe design under the guise of a standard plant on door.

An Inframe Effect Shaker is ideal for those who desire the classic inframe look without the associated expense.

STORI Inframe Effect ranges: Arrington, Ellesmere, Jacobsen & Winslow

Finish Options: Smooth Painted & Timber Painted

Kitchen Style: Classic, Country, Modern & Traditional

Winslow – Taupe Grey & Willow | Arrington – Shell & Slate Blue | Ellesmere – Dust Grey

Handleless

Handleless kitchens are a modern and ultra-sleek option that focuses on linear lines and a clutter-free appearance. Featuring a stylish integrated handle profile into the door or drawer front itself, this range of cabinetry offers a practical design that is easy to clean and maintain.

Handleless doors are ideal for homeowners who want a contemporary, minimal look, with an emphasis on uninterrupted surfaces.

STORI Handleless ranges: Harborne, Strada Gloss & Strada Matte

Finish Options: Smooth Painted, Woodgrain Painted & Gloss

Kitchen Style: Classic, Contemporary & Modern

Strada Matte – Marine | Strada Gloss – Light Grey | Harborne – Heritage Green

Raised Centre Panel

The Raised Centre Panel door style features a grooved frame surrounding a higher centre panel. This door design offers intricate details and an elegant appearance which adds depth and dimension, creating a focal point in any space.

Ideal for those who want a touch of ornate detail, the Raised Centre Panel door is perfect for a traditional or country-style kitchen.

STORI Raised Centre Panel ranges: Jacobsen & Jefferson

Finish Options: Painted Timber & Light Oak

Kitchen Style: Classic, Country & Traditional

Jacobsen – Taupe Grey & Light Teal | Jefferson – Light Oak & Ivory | Jefferson – Stone & Gunmetal Grey

From the classic appeal of shaker cabinetry to the contemporary simplicity of a slab door, our wide range of kitchen ranges offers you the ability to customise your kitchen to your liking.

Consider your kitchen’s overall design, your budget, and the level of maintenance you’re comfortable with to choose the perfect kitchen door style for your home.

Ready to begin the journey to your dream kitchen? Book a Design appointment with one of our approved STORI retailers to begin your journey.