By Sophie Jurion
Introducing Ronbow’s New Reeded Shaker Door — the perfect fusion of timeless Shaker charm and textural innovation. This solid wood design showcases a sleek shaker frame around a reeded (fluted) center panel and is a fast-growing favorite in kitchen design.
Why Fluted Textures Are Every Designer’s Go-To in 2025
- Adds Subtle Depth & Architecture
Ronbow’s expert cabinet designers recommend fluted surfaces to create tactile rhythm and visual layering. - Brings Warmth & Depth Beyond Flat Panels
With its grooves, the reeded panel prevents large cabinet runs from feeling flat or cold in modern spaces. The ribbed wood breaks up expanses of cabinetry, adding warmth and richness without heaviness. - Timeless Yet On-Trend
Fluted textures so popular, they are now often used in glass cabinet doors. The fluted glass door’s grooved texture diffuses light, reducing glare and creating a softer, more ambient atmosphere. It is ideal for subtly showcasing your beautiful dishware.
Instant Kitchen Design Upgrade
- Architectural Interest
Vertical reeded grooves guide the eye, creating movement without overpowering the space. - Versatile Styling Potential
Use on islands, media units, wet bars—or as a statement accent against your main cabinetry. - Modern French Elegance
The fluted center panel brings a whisper of French chic, elevating even modest kitchen layouts.
Reeded vs. Traditional Shaker: A Style Comparison
The traditional Shaker door features a flat center panel framed by a square edge, offering a clean, minimalist visual that’s ideal for full cabinetry runs and exudes a classic, understated charm. In contrast, the reeded Shaker door incorporates a fluted center panel surrounded by a shaker-style frame, introducing tactile rhythmic grooves that infuse visual interest while maintaining elegance. This reeded version is designed to shine as an accent, for kitchen islands or wet bars, rather than throughout full runs of cabinetry.
Where the traditional Shaker door feels timeless and reserved, the reeded Shaker door adds a modern twist that feels elegant yet fresh. And while Shaker styles have always been enduring, reeded door fronts are gaining popularity in 2025’s top kitchen trends, celebrated for their depth, texture, and artistic appeal.
Ready to See It in Person?
You can experience the new Reeded Shaker Door, and browse curated finish options, at any Ronbow showroom across the Bay Area. We have showrooms in Palo Alto, Cupertino, Redwood City, Livermore, Monterey, and San Francisco.
We offer a wide range of solid colors and stained wood colors, as well as custom finishes. You can explore available styles and finishes here: https://www.ronbow.com/cabinets
Whether you’re planning a kitchen remodel or refreshing a single zone, the new reeded Shaker door design adds just the right touch of style and texture.