Motifs
Design Motifs
Applying cabinet presets based on your desired design aesthetic helps create a cohesive look. The following design motifs showcase how our cabinet presets can be adapted to different styles.
This guide is meant as a suggestion. As a designer, there is no limit to the number of permutations of materials and methods that can be used and adapted to your style.
Shaker Style
Compatible Presets
- Free Standing — Paint Grade
- Transitional — Paint + Prefin
Typical Finishes & Notes
Satin enamel whites / soft grays, 5-piece shaker fronts, nickel pulls
Urban Modern
Compatible Presets
- Transitional — Paint + Prefin
- Transitional — Cantilevered Maple
- Free Standing — Edged Multiply
Typical Finishes & Notes
Matte black or charcoal fronts, mixed textures (fluted panels / metal accents), push-to-open hardware
Scandinavian Minimal
Compatible Presets
- Free Standing — Cantilevered Multiply
- Transitional — Cantilevered Maple
Typical Finishes & Notes
Light birch or whitewashed ply, finger-pull reveals, clear matte lacquer
Mid-Century Modern
Compatible Presets
- Free Standing — Edged Multiply
- Transitional — Paint + Prefin
Typical Finishes & Notes
Walnut veneer slab fronts, brass pulls, tapered legs on freestanding units
Rustic Farmhouse
Compatible Presets
- Free Standing — Paint Grade
- Free Standing — Edged Multiply
Typical Finishes & Notes
Soft whites / sage, visible wood grain or distressed paint, shaker or X-brace doors
Industrial Loft
Compatible Presets
- Free Standing — Edged Multiply
- Transitional — Melamine
Typical Finishes & Notes
Exposed birch edges, matte black melamine, steel angle brackets, open shelving combos
Coastal Contemporary
Compatible Presets
- Transitional — Paint + Prefin
- Free Standing — Paint Grade
Typical Finishes & Notes
Crisp whites + pale blues, rift white-oak accents, brushed chrome pulls
Creating Your Unique Style
While these motifs provide a starting point, your design vision may blend multiple styles or create something entirely unique. Our preset system is designed to be flexible, allowing you to experiment with different combinations of structure, materials, and finishes to achieve your specific aesthetic goals.