Choosing a door style for cabinetry can be a challenge for many homeowners. With so many different styles and construction methods to choose from, it can be a bit overwhelming at times. For many, a simple yet elevated door design is where their tastes lie, but not necessarily in the direction that Contemporary design often goes, i.e. acrylic or laminate doors. They still want the warmth of a wood product, but not necessarily in the form of a traditional 5-piece door. That is why at Dura Supreme Cabinetry, we offer wood slab doors that lean into the sophisticated and contemporary style but offer the warmth and texture that wood brings to a room. We have three different doors to choose from, depending on the overall look and feel the homeowner is looking for; Camden, Moda, and Metro.
Camden Door
Our Camden door is a solid wood slab door, made up of individual staves of wood that are glued up together to create the door and drawer fronts. Camden is available in all our wood species and their stains. Because it’s a solid wood door, it will show all the natural characteristics of each species being specified as well as show the individual staves. Variations in the graining and texture will be common, and will always be vertical on the doors and horizontal on drawer fronts. Camden is available in both Crestwood (framed) and Bria (full-Access) construction.
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The beautiful graining of Quarter-Sawn White Oak with Coriander stain warms up this soft contemporary kitchen design.
Design by Christie Stoll of Kitchen Design Gallery | Jacksonville, FL
Photo by Kim Lindsey Photography
The mix of Camden Red Oak in Pebble stain with the Allura High Gloss Acrylic slab door in White Gloss is a stunning example of mixing different materials.
This modern yet moody kitchen design uses Cherry in Cappuccino stain with the Camden slab door style.
The natural elements of Rustic Hickory with Cappuccino stain add texture and dimension to this mountain-like kitchen retreat.
Design by Jerilyn Horn Kitchen & Bath | Burlington, IA
Photo by Brissey Photography
Moda Door
The Moda door is another option for a slab door that uses wood veneers rather than solid wood. Real wood veneers are applied to a solid MDF core front and back, with 2mm edge banding applied on all four edges. This makes for a very stable door while also keeping the look more consistent as it won’t have solid wood staves being used. The wood veneers are limited to Cherry, Quarter-Sawn White Oak, and Maple, but while you don’t see the variations from stave to stave like Camden, you will still see the characteristics and variations of those wood species in the veneers. The graining is vertical on both the door and drawer front (no grain match between the two) in Crestwood and Bria, or you can opt for horizontal graining of the doors/drawers in Quarter-Sawn White Oak in Bria construction only. This door can also be inset in Crestwood with vertical grain only.
The design below is a beautiful example of the Moda Vertical door style in Quarter-Sawn White Oak with Sesame Stain. You can still see the slight variation within the tight graining of the wood which adds to the natural beauty and warmth of this primary bathroom.
Design by Honeycomb Home Design | Arroyo Grande, CA
Photo by Lisa Maksoudian
Design by Honeycomb Home Design | Arroyo Grande, CA
Photo by Lisa Maksoudian
Below is another bath project featuring Moda Horizontal Quarter-Sawn White Oak with Pebble stain which elevates the contemporary vibe and offers an elevated, spa-like feel to the spacious room.
The kitchen project below showcases our Moda Vertical door in Cherry with Clove stain mixed with the Reese in Paint White. A beautiful example of Mid-Century Modern kitchen design that has enjoyed a revival for a several years now.
Design by Lane Homes & Remodeling | Richmond, VA
Photo by Aquatree Designs
Design by Lane Homes & Remodeling | Richmond, VA
Photo by Aquatree Designs
Here are a couple more examples of our Moda Vertical door in Quarter-Sawn White Oak with Coriander stain. The additional black cabinetry and accents makes for a stunning contrast.
Metro Door
Our final slab door that uses wood veneers is our Metro door style. Metro has four different species you can choose from; Walnut, Bamboo, Shale, and Straight Grain Oak. It’s a veneered door with an MDF core with 2mm edgebanding on all four edges. All species come in either a Vertical or Horizontal grain direction with the exception of Walnut, which only comes as vertical. Also note: there is no grain matching between the doors and drawer fronts on any of them.
Metro Walnut
Walnut is often sought after when it comes to Mid Century Modern designs (MCM). The rich color and distinct graining really is a big part of contemporary MCM styles. This is the only walnut species that Dura Supreme offers, and it comes in four trending finishes. It only comes as a vertical grain and there’s no grain match between the veneers of the door and drawer fronts.
Below are a couple of great examples of MCM kitchen designs using our Metro Walnut door.
Dura Supreme’s Metro door in Walnut with Toast stain.
Dura Supreme’s Metro door in Walnut with Toast stain.
Design by Lisa Wilde of Straight Line Design | Spring Lake, MI
Metro Shale and Straight Grain Oak (Engineered)
Both of these species will differ from Moda due to the fact the veneer is man-made (engineered) and therefore the graining and finish is more consistent. It doesn’t show variations like the veneers of Moda do. Shale has a straight, consistent “combed” grain pattern, with a natural finish that ranges from medium browns and greys and has an attractive black grain pattern. Straight Grain Oak is very consistent in color and graining, with a pattern that’s characteristic of “rift” or “quarter-cut” veneers. It has an attractive golden-brown color tone as well as consistent straight graining. Below shows how these doors differ in look from Moda. (Notice the flecking on the Moda Quarter-Sawn White Oak door).
The contemporary project below uses Metro Shale in horizontal grain for the base cabinets on the range wall. The color and tight, consistent grain give it a beautiful uniform look with no variations. It was mixed with the Camden door in Quarter-Sawn White Oak with Coriander stain.
The below lower-level bar features the Metro door in Straight Grain Oak with horizontal grain in Coriander stain. We can even do appliance panels in Metro door for a more integrated and elevated look.
Below is another example of Metro Straight Grain Oak Horizontal with Coriander stain. The consistent color and graining are at the core of modern kitchen designs, and this project displays it beautifully.
Design by Yuliya Kononova of Standale Home Studio | Grand Rapids, MI
Photo by Leigh Ann Cobb Photography
Metro Bamboo
Lastly, Metro is offered in Bamboo veneers, which are sliced to feature a straight, narrow-stave grain pattern that also highlights the recognizable knuckles at the growth joints that is common in Bamboo. It is then steamed, which brings out the sugar compounds present in the plant and gives it a beautiful, caramelized color tone. No stain is applied! Bamboo is also a renewable and sustainable resource that is very dense and strong (harder than oak and maple), and the color remains stable with age and exposure to sunlight.
Kitchen design project features Dura Supreme’s Metro door in Natural Bamboo with Horizontal Grain.
Home office project features Dura Supreme’s Metro door in Natural Bamboo with Horizontal Grain.
Dura Supreme offers great options when it comes to wood slab doors that can be used in contemporary designs. What you choose will be determined by the characteristics and overall look that you want to see in your project, and hopefully you have a better understanding of what to expect from these different slab door styles. If you have more questions, or are ready to start your project, visit a Dura Supreme Showroom near you and they can begin guiding you through the options.
Until next time, Be Well!
