--- title: "Kitchen Cabinet Door Styles and Colors to Choose From" description: "Compare shaker, slim shaker, flat panel and raised panel doors, then browse the color families Innovation Cabinetry offers, from white and gray to oak." url: https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/kitchen-cabinet-styles-and-colors publisher: Innovation Cabinetry phone: +1-888-206-1088 find_a_dealer: https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/find-dealer --- ![Whisper Blue shaker kitchen](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/_astro/ub-whisper-blue-gallery-image-1980x1080-1.4YXlLAS7_1UQMX9.avif) Buying guide # Kitchen cabinet door styles and colors Innovation Cabinetry offers four indoor door styles: shaker, slim shaker, flat panel (slab) and raised panel. Colors fall into white, cream, gray, blue, green, black and wood tones. Pick the door style first, since it sets the look. Then choose a color, and ask your dealer for a sample. Updated October 29, 20266 min read Indoor door styles Shaker, slim shaker, flat panel, raised panel Indoor collections EliteCraft and Urban Outdoor door styles Club, Moderno, Oxford, Regent, Sedona (Endura) Indoor warranty 10-year limited Samples Request one before you order ## Style comes first Door style sets the look of the room. Color changes the mood but not the shape. ## Seven color families White, cream, gray, blue, green, black and wood tones, across EliteCraft and Urban. ## Finish types differ Urban uses painted, TFL surface, lacquer and matte finishes. Each color page names its own. ## Sample before you order Screens and printed photos do not show true color. Wood and painted finishes also vary naturally. Door styles by collection Door style Look Where you find it Shaker Five-piece frame with a flat recessed center, simple and classic EliteCraft Craftsman; Urban Simplicity Slim shaker Same idea with narrower frame pieces, lighter and more modern Urban Simplicity (white, Seaside Dune, Blonde Oak) Flat panel (slab) One flat surface, no frame lines, European styling Urban Cityscapes Raised panel Frame around a center panel with detailed shape EliteCraft Classic Club, Moderno, Oxford, Regent, Sedona Five outdoor styles in HDPE, from sleek to traditional Endura outdoor line Door style names and descriptions follow the Innovation Cabinetry collection pages and brochures. ## What is a shaker cabinet door? A shaker door has a five-piece frame around a flat, recessed center panel. The look is simple and clean, with no carving. It fits traditional, transitional and modern kitchens. Innovation Cabinetry offers [shaker doors](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/shaker-door) in EliteCraft Craftsman and in Urban Simplicity. The company describes Craftsman cabinets as having “simple straight lines, quality construction, and minimal ornamentation.” The EliteCraft shaker pages list solid wood frame doors with mortise and tenon joints. Painted finishes are multi-layered, and the interior matches the exterior. EliteCraft Craftsman colors: - [Shaker White](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/craftsman_collections/shaker-white) - [Pearl White](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/craftsman_collections/pearl-white) - [Seaside Dune](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/elitecraft_seasidedune) - [Storm Gray](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/craftsman_collections/storm-gray) - [Imperial Blue](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/craftsman_collections/imperial-blue) Urban Simplicity adds shaker doors in [Blonde Oak](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/urban_full_access_cabinetry/blonde-oak-shaker), [Natural Oak](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/urban_full_access_cabinetry/natural-oak-shaker), [Whisper Blue](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/urban_full_access_cabinetry/whisper-blue-shaker), [Sage](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/urban_full_access_cabinetry/sage-shaker) and [Forest Green](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/urban_full_access_cabinetry/forest-green-shaker). ## What is a slim shaker door? A slim shaker door keeps the five-piece shaker idea but uses narrower frame pieces. The result looks lighter and more contemporary than a standard shaker. It suits modern kitchens that want a hint of shaker detail without wide borders. [Slim shaker](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/slim-shaker) doors belong to the Urban Simplicity group. The current slim shaker colors are: - [White Slim Shaker](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/urban_full_access_cabinetry/white-slim-shaker) - [Slim Seaside Dune](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/urban_full_access_cabinetry/slim-seaside-dune) - [Blonde Oak Slim Shaker](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/urban_full_access_cabinetry/blonde-oak-slim-shaker) The white slim shaker page says doors and drawers “feature a multi-layer painted finish with matching edge banding.” The same Urban line also uses [edge banding](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/edge-banding) on its slab doors. For a deeper look at rails, stiles and when each style fits, read the [shaker, slim shaker and flat panel guide](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/guides/shaker-slim-shaker-flat-panel-doors). ## What is a flat panel door? A flat panel door, also called a slab door, is one flat piece with no frame lines. It gives a plain, modern face. Innovation Cabinetry calls its Urban Cityscapes doors “flat panel” with European styling. Flat panel doors in Urban sit on [frameless](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/frameless) boxes. The [flat panel door](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/flat-panel-door) works well where you want the color or grain to carry the design. There are no panels or grooves to catch cleaning cloths or dust. Our European styling of its flat panel door “will create a modern look for any living space.” You can see the full set on the [Urban collection page](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/urban_full_access_cabinetry). The Urban brochure shows these Cityscapes finishes: - **TFL surface:** Bianco, Stone Gray, Modern Gray, Concrete Gray, Blonde Oak, Black Forest, Natural Oak and Umbria Elm. [TFL](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/tfl) means thermally fused laminate. - **Matte lacquer, fingerprint resistant:** Emerald and Raven. - **High gloss lacquer:** Ultra White, Harbor Gray and Bayport. For woodgrain colors, the brochure notes that grain matching is not available. ## What is a raised panel door? A raised panel door has a frame around a center panel that is shaped or built up, so it stands out from the frame. It reads as formal and traditional. Innovation Cabinetry offers it in the EliteCraft Classic line. The company describes the Classic door as a “premium raised panel door, featuring a luxurious and gracefully detailed center panel.” The [raised panel door](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/raised-panel-door) style appears in two colors you can view today: - [Classic White](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/classic_collections/classic-white) - [Maduro](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/classic_collections/maduro) The Classic White page lists a frameless cabinet with raised panel doors, solid wood frames with mortise and tenon joints, and a glass front option. Glass and clips are not included. Doors have a decorative [MDF](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/mdf) center panel with solid wood stiles and rails. The EliteCraft brochure calls that the preferred construction for painted wood. Decorative trim and molding are available. If you want crown molding with the Classic look, see [crown molding](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/crown-molding). ## What color families does Innovation Cabinetry offer? Indoor cabinets come in seven color families: white, cream, gray, blue, green, black and wood tones. Families are a shopping guide, not an official company grouping. The lists below group the colors that have their own pages. - **White:** [Shaker White](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/craftsman_collections/shaker-white), [Pearl White](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/craftsman_collections/pearl-white), [Classic White](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/classic_collections/classic-white), [White Slim Shaker](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/urban_full_access_cabinetry/white-slim-shaker), [Bianco](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/urban_full_access_cabinetry/bianco), [Ultra White](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/urban_full_access_cabinetry/ultra-white) - **Cream:** [Seaside Dune](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/elitecraft_seasidedune), [Slim Seaside Dune](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/urban_full_access_cabinetry/slim-seaside-dune) - **Gray:** [Storm Gray](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/craftsman_collections/storm-gray), [Stone Gray](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/urban_full_access_cabinetry/stone-gray), [Modern Gray](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/urban_full_access_cabinetry/modern-gray), [Concrete Gray](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/urban_full_access_cabinetry/concrete-gray), [Harbor Gray](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/urban_full_access_cabinetry/harbor-gray) - **Blue:** [Imperial Blue](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/craftsman_collections/imperial-blue), [Whisper Blue](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/urban_full_access_cabinetry/whisper-blue-shaker) - **Green:** [Sage](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/urban_full_access_cabinetry/sage-shaker), [Forest Green](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/urban_full_access_cabinetry/forest-green-shaker), [Emerald](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/urban_full_access_cabinetry/emerald) - **Black:** [Raven](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/urban_full_access_cabinetry/raven), [Black Forest](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/urban_full_access_cabinetry/black-forest) - **Wood tones:** [Blonde Oak](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/urban_full_access_cabinetry/blonde-oak), [Natural Oak](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/urban_full_access_cabinetry/natural-oak), [Umbria Elm](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/urban_full_access_cabinetry/umbria-elm), [Bayport](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/urban_full_access_cabinetry/bayport), [Maduro](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/classic_collections/maduro) The full indoor set is on the [colors page](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/colors). For tips on pairing colors with counters and floors, read the [guide to choosing kitchen cabinet colors](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/guides/choosing-kitchen-cabinet-colors). ## How do I choose between painted, wood-tone and textured finishes? Match the finish to how you live and how much variation you accept. Painted finishes give an even color. Wood-tone finishes show grain. Matte and gloss lacquer change how light and fingerprints show. Look at each color page to see which finish it uses. Here is how the finishes in the Urban brochure break down: Finish Colors Notes Multi-layer painted White Slim Shaker, Seaside Dune, Forest Green, Whisper Blue, Sage Even color, shaker doors TFL surface Bianco, Stone Gray, Modern Gray, Concrete Gray, Blonde Oak, Natural Oak, Black Forest, Umbria Elm Slab and some shaker doors Matte lacquer Emerald, Raven Fingerprint resistant, per the brochure High gloss lacquer Ultra White, Harbor Gray, Bayport Glossy fronts EliteCraft colors use a multi-layered painted finish with a protective UV topcoat, per the EliteCraft brochure. Wood moves with humidity. The company’s policies page explains that an open joint line in a painted finish is not considered a defect, and that stained wood shows grain and color variation. Read the [policies page](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/policies) before you pick a painted or stained wood door. ## Does the door style change how the cabinet is built? The door changes the look, not the basic design of the box. EliteCraft and Urban pages describe frameless boxes in every door style. They list 6-way adjustable hinges, soft-close action and full extension under-mount glides. The company states these as shared features of the line. Box and drawer details do vary by collection. Urban pages list a 3/4 inch white plywood box and a slim 1/2 inch metal drawer. EliteCraft pages list 3/4 inch furniture-grade plywood and solid wood drawers with dovetail joints. See [dovetail drawer](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/dovetail-drawer) and [soft-close hinge](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/soft-close-hinge) for plain definitions. So you can choose on looks first. Check the construction list on the color page you like, then ask your dealer about anything unclear. ## What about outdoor kitchen door styles and colors? Endura, the outdoor line, has five door styles and 14 colors. It is made of 3/4 inch HDPE, and the cabinets never need sanding or painting. See the [outdoor kitchen cabinets pillar](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/outdoor-kitchen-cabinets) for materials and care. Each style has its own page: - [Club](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/endura_club): a mix of traditional and contemporary, with a beveled outside edge - [Moderno](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/endura_moderno): sleek, angular and straightforward, with a flat surface - [Oxford](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/endura_oxford): resembles the V-grooved style for a farmhouse look - [Regent](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/endura_regent): a traditional style with classical charm - [Sedona](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/endura_sedona): a shaker-style profile for a minimal look The 2025 Endura brochure lists 11 solid matte colors and 3 Decograin wood looks. The solid matte colors are Dove, Dune, Dolphin Gray, Sage, Mica, Slate Gray, Nutmeg, Symphony Blue, Charcoal Gray, Hearthstone Brown and Black Jack. The Decograin colors are White Oak, Brown Walnut and Barnwood Gray. Learn more on the [Endura page](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/endura). ## How do I order samples? Ask your authorized dealer. The company tells buyers to request a sample before ordering. Its Endura pages say screens and prints do not show exact color. The policies page adds that door samples and displays may not match the cabinets you receive. Innovation Cabinetry sells through dealers, so samples and showroom displays come from them. The company’s pages do not list a sample request form for homeowners. When your sample arrives, check it in your room: 1. Hold it next to your countertop, floor and wall color. 2. Look at it in morning light and in evening light. 3. Tape it next to a second finish to compare. 4. Ask whether future add-on cabinets can match, since wood color shifts over time. The last step matters. Cabinets added later may not match the earlier set exactly. ## Which collection fits which style? Pick the collection from your door style, then your color. The table at the top shows door styles by collection. In short, EliteCraft covers shaker and raised panel. Urban covers shaker, slim shaker and flat panel. Endura covers outdoor kitchens. - Want a classic shaker in white, blue or gray: start with [EliteCraft](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/elitecraft_cabinetry). - Want a raised panel door: see [EliteCraft Classic](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/classic_collections). - Want a flat, modern face in gray, black, green or oak: see [Urban](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/urban_full_access_cabinetry). - Want a slim shaker or a wood-tone shaker: see Urban Simplicity. - Planning a patio kitchen: see [Endura](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/endura). Garage cabinets are a separate line. See the [Maverick Garageworx page](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/maverick_garageworx_cabinetry). ## Next step Open the [EliteCraft](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/elitecraft_cabinetry) or [Urban](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/urban_full_access_cabinetry) page for the style that caught your eye, and note two or three colors. Then [find a dealer](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/find-dealer) to see real doors and request samples. Read [how to buy cabinets](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/how-to-buy-cabinets) to plan the full process. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the difference between shaker and slim shaker doors? Both have a five-piece frame with a flat center panel. A slim shaker has narrower frame pieces, so the door looks lighter and more modern. A standard shaker has wider frame pieces and a more traditional feel. Urban offers both styles. ### Are flat panel doors the same as slab doors? Yes, in this context. A flat panel or slab door is one flat piece with no frame lines. Innovation Cabinetry calls its Urban Cityscapes doors flat panel with European styling. Pick it for a plain, modern face. ### Which door style suits a traditional kitchen? A raised panel door is the classic traditional choice. EliteCraft Classic offers raised panel doors in Classic White and Maduro. A standard shaker door also works in traditional and transitional rooms. Walk through your dealer's showroom to compare both. ### What color families does Innovation Cabinetry offer? Indoor cabinets come in white, cream, gray, blue, green, black and wood tones across EliteCraft and Urban. The Endura outdoor line adds 14 colors, including 3 wood grain looks. Each collection has its own list, so check the color page. ### Do cabinet colors match a sample exactly? Not always. The company states that door samples and displays may not be the exact color of the cabinets you receive, and painted or stained wood changes naturally over time. Request a sample and view it in your own room light. ### How do I order cabinet samples? Ask your authorized dealer. The company's pages tell buyers to request a sample before ordering, but they do not list a homeowner sample form. Use the find a dealer form to reach a dealer who can show you real doors. ## Terms on this page - [Thermally fused laminate (TFL)](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/tfl) - [Frameless cabinet](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/frameless) - [Raised panel door](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/raised-panel-door) - [Slim shaker door](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/slim-shaker) - [Soft-close hinge](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/soft-close-hinge) - [Dovetail drawer](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/dovetail-drawer) - [Flat panel door](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/flat-panel-door) - [Crown molding](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/crown-molding) - [Edge banding](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/edge-banding) - [Plywood box](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/plywood-box) ## Sources 1. [Innovation Cabinetry: EliteCraft Craftsman](https://www.innovationcabinetry.com/craftsman_collections) 2. [Innovation Cabinetry: EliteCraft Classic](https://www.innovationcabinetry.com/classic_collections) 3. [Innovation Cabinetry: Urban](https://www.innovationcabinetry.com/urban_full_access_cabinetry) 4. [Innovation Cabinetry: Urban White Slim Shaker](https://www.innovationcabinetry.com/urban_full_access_cabinetry/white-slim-shaker) 5. [Innovation Cabinetry: Policies](https://www.innovationcabinetry.com/policies) 6. [Innovation Cabinetry: Endura Club](https://www.innovationcabinetry.com/endura_club) Written by Innovation Cabinetry and checked against the sources above on October 29, 2026. Codes, standards and product details change, so check the linked page before you act. ## Keep reading - [Shaker, slim shaker and flat panel cabinet doorsA shaker door has a five-piece frame around a recessed flat center. A slim shaker uses a narrower frame for a lighter look. A flat panel door, also called slab, has no frame at all. A raised panel door adds a shaped center. Pick by how much detail you want.](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/guides/shaker-slim-shaker-flat-panel-doors) - [How to choose kitchen cabinet colorsChoose kitchen cabinet colors in four steps. First, check how much natural light the room gets. Second, decide between painted color, wood grain or gloss. Third, match the door style to the color. Fourth, order a sample and view it in your own kitchen at different times of day.](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/guides/choosing-kitchen-cabinet-colors) - [Urban cabinetsEuropean-style full overlay frameless cabinets in shaker, slim shaker and flat panel.](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/urban_full_access_cabinetry) - [EliteCraft cabinetsShaker and raised panel doors in painted and wood finishes.](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/elitecraft_cabinetry) ![Whisper Blue Urban shaker kitchen with an island and stools](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/_astro/ub-whisper-blue-gallery-image-1980x1080-1.4YXlLAS7_Z1qUWbv.webp) ## See it in your own space Dealers near you design, quote and install Innovation Cabinetry. Send your ZIP code and the team matches you with one.