One of the earliest decisions in the design process is deciding what kind of style the homeowner is trying to accomplish. Styles can range from Mid-Century Modern to the Mediterranean to Minimalist to name just a few. Understanding what vibe you’re wanting to achieve will drive the decision on what door style to choose. You may be surprised to know that Dura Supreme offers over 170 different door styles, and that number increases exponentially considering the 7 wood species we offer and the dozens of contemporary materials, and countless finishes and color options. How you configure all of these choices will define your style. Today, I will highlight some prominent interior design styles in the marketplace today and pair them with three Dura Supreme door styles best suited to that style. I should tell you though, there are easily more than three door styles akin to each design style, there are a lot of right answers!
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse style, design by The Working Kitchen, Ltd., New York. Photography by Vicki Bodine.
The look of Modern Farmhouse style is a fusion between Transitional, Industrial, and Country, and is wildly popular right now. Door styles that lend themselves to this style are those with clean lines, generally have a flat center panel, and often painted in a light color, or stained in a light to medium finish. Rustic ceiling beams and shiplap textures are often key features of this interior design style.
Modern Farmhouse Style, design by Jess Cooney Interiors, Great Barrington, MA
Generally, we see a lot of inset cabinet styling with Modern Farmhouse, however, Full Overlay cabinet construction can also work. The “X” motif is many times integrated either in a kitchen island endcap or in a glass door with a mullion.
Dura Supreme door styles that lend themselves to Modern Farmhouse style are-
Dura Supreme’s Carson V-Groove Door Style in Inset with a Classic White paint finish
Dura Supreme’s Silverton Door Style finished using Personal Paint Match Program, Sherwin Williams Unusual Grey
Dura Supreme’s Hudson Door Style in Hickory with a Caraway finish
Contemporary Design Style
Contemporary Design, all Dura Supreme Cabinetry
With Contemporary design, we expect to see simplistic slab style cabinet doors and drawer fronts, either glossy, textured, crisp paints, or matte finishes, and if there is wood grain present, it will appear very linear and uniform.
Dura Supreme door styles that lend themselves to this aesthetic are:
Dura Supreme’s Metro Vertical Grain Door Style in Shale Exotic Veneer
Dura Supreme’s Talia-Horizontal door style in “Wired White” wired gloss foil.
Dura Supreme’s Allura door style in Dark Grey Gloss
Another style extremely popular for the last few years, with no signs that it will be waning anytime soon—
Transitional Style
Transitional design can be defined by clean lines, un-fussy details, lighter paints and stains, with refined details that are evident in the lighting and moldings.
If curves are present, they are gentle curves.
Dura Supreme door styles that work well in Transitional design are-
Dura Supreme’s Lauren Door Style in Inset finished in Linen White
Dura Supreme’s Avery Door Style, in Cherry, finished in Coriander stain
Dura Supreme’s Carson Door Style finished in Linen White
Of course, in interior design I have never met a project that didn’t have more than one right answer (that is what I love about this field), and so while designing your next project keep in mind these are not hard and fast rules. These are just suggestions, and depending on what you surround your cabinetry with, as long as there is not a big disconnect, you can achieve your desired look. Happy designing!
