Modern Shaker Kitchen

Kitchen Showroom Spotlight

This Decora kitchen display features the Kaylee door. It’s a modern take on classic Shaker style with clean lines and a subtle stepped inside profile.

The sophisticated color pairing of Brightest White uppers with Black Fox lowers (a rich, warm dark brown with mocha undertones) creates drama without feeling stark.

Add horizontal mullion glass doors, a mixer lift cabinet, and specialty storage, and you have a kitchen that’s both on-trend and timeless.

Contemporary Shaker Style Meets Smart Storage

The Kaylee door updates the traditional flat-panel look with just the right amount of detail, while specialty accessories like mixer lifts and organized drawer systems eliminate countertop clutter and make cooking easier.

Kaylee Door: Modern Shaker with a Twist

The Kaylee door style takes everything you love about classic Shaker cabinets, the clean lines, the versatility, the timeless appeal, and updates it with a subtle stepped inside profile.

It’s more refined than a basic flat-panel Shaker but not overly detailed.

This modern interpretation works across design styles, from contemporary to transitional, making it one of the most popular door choices for homeowners who want cabinets that won’t feel dated in five years.

Decora Kaylee shaker door in Black Fox

Brightest White & Black Fox

The Brightest White upper cabinets are crisp, clean, and bright.

The Black Fox lower cabinets are not actually black, despite the name. It’s a rich, warm dark brown with deep charcoal tones and cozy mocha undertones.

The result is sophisticated contrast without the starkness of true black and white. Black Fox brings warmth and depth while still creating that dramatic visual impact homeowners love in contemporary kitchens.

Decora Kaylee doors in brightest white upper cabinets and black fox lower cabinets

Horizontal Mullion Glass Cabinet Doors

The glass-front cabinets feature horizontal mullions; a contemporary take on traditional glass doors.

Instead of vertical or grid patterns, the horizontal lines create a sleek, modern look that adds visual interest without feeling busy.

It’s a detail that elevates the entire kitchen and shows off your dishes or glassware as intentional display pieces.

Upper cabinets with mullion glass doors display wine glasses and bowls inside. Sunlight casts shadows on the white cabinet, and a multicolored tile backsplash is visible below.

Glass Backsplash with Under-Cabinet Lighting

The glass backsplash catches and reflects light beautifully, especially with the under-cabinet lighting tucked behind decorative moulding.

The lighting illuminates the backsplash, highlights the work surface, and creates a warm glow that makes the kitchen feel polished and inviting.

The moulding hides the fixtures completely, so you get all the light without any visual clutter.

Glass backsplash tiles with under cabinet lighting.

MSI Calacatta Veraldi Quartz Countertop

The countertop is MSI Calacatta Veraldi Quartz, a white-based quartz with dramatic gray veining that mimics natural marble.

It ties together the white uppers and dark brown lowers while adding its own visual movement and elegance.

Quartz is durable, low-maintenance, and never needs sealing, making it perfect for busy kitchens.

MSI Calacatta Veraldi Quartz Countertop

Two Pots & Pans Storage Options

This display shows two different approaches to storing pots and pans, so you can see which works better for your cooking style.

The first is a traditional pots and pans pullout with vertical dividers. The second is a drawer-style pullout with a hidden roll tray on top for extra organization; store lids in the tray and pans in the deeper drawer below.

Both are functional and keep your cookware accessible without stacking and clanging.

Two large pots and pans drawers and one upper cutlery drawer are open beneath a marble countertop.

Pantry with Three-Drawer Base

The pantry cabinet takes a unique approach:

  • Three drawers at the bottom for easy-access storage of snacks, lunch items, or frequently used pantry goods
  • Deep shelf storage above for bulk items, small appliances, or anything you don’t need daily

It’s a smart configuration that gives you the best of both drawer and shelf storage in one vertical space.

A 3 shelf pantry cabinet with 3 drawer base cabinet stands by a window, its tall white doors and drawers open.

Floating Shelves in Gunny Fresco

The floating shelves add a third finish to the mix – Gunny Fresco on quarter-sawn oak with a beautiful stain and white glaze overlay.

It’s a unique finish you don’t see from many cabinet manufacturers, and it brings warmth and texture that complements both the white and the Black Fox beautifully.

Use these shelves for cookbooks, decorative pieces, or everyday items you want within reach.

Floating Shelves in Gunny Fresco

Utensil Pullout

The utensil pullout keeps your most-used cooking tools organized and accessible. Instead of a countertop crock or a cluttered drawer, everything has its designated spot and pulls out smoothly when you need it.

It’s a small upgrade that makes a surprising difference in how organized your cooking space feels.

An open built-in utensil drawer with wooden dividers holds a beater attachment, dough hook, black spatulas, and a black spoon.

Mixer Lift Cabinet

This sturdy pop-up shelf stores your stand mixer (or food processor, or any heavy appliance) below the counter.

When you need it, lift the shelf and it rises to counter level – no bending, no lifting, no strain.

When you’re done, lower it back down and close the door. Your countertops stay clear, your back stays happy, and your mixer is always ready to use.

A stand mixer sits on a pull-out shelf in a mixer lift base cabinet, offering easy access and storage while saving counter space.

Stacked Crown Moulding & Under-Cabinet Moulding

The stacked crown moulding at the top and the under-cabinet moulding below add layers of architectural detail that make the kitchen feel custom and finished.

These are decorative details that elevate the overall design and give the space that polished, high-end look.

The under-cabinet moulding also serves the practical purpose of hiding the lighting fixtures.

Stacked Crown Moulding

Ready to Design Your Modern Shaker Kitchen?

Our design team will help you choose the right door styles, finishes, and accessories to create a kitchen that’s both beautiful and functional, from modern Shaker style to smart specialty storage.

Visit one of our three Indiana showroom locations today:

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