How to make shaker cabinet doors from old flat fronts

If you are looking for a way to update your kitchen without spending a fortune, learning how to make shaker cabinet doors from old flat fronts is probably the best DIY skill you can pick up. Those dated, smooth slab doors that were so popular decades ago might look tired now, but they are actually the perfect "blank canvas" for a high-end Shaker transformation. Instead of ripping everything out and dealing with the massive cost of new cabinetry, you can use the existing structure and just add a bit of character to the face. ...

February 4, 2026 · 7 min · Gwynne Klopp