5 Easy Steps to Create a Shaker-Style Kitchen Aesthetic

Colour Palettes

A typical shaker-style palette is inclusive of all shades neutral. From white and cream to pale grey and soft blue, a variation of muted colours can individually create the ultimate shaker aesthetic. Pair with wood-effect finishes, such as countertops or kitchen accessories, and rustic wall tiles like the Alba Crema Tiles to add a characterful and warm edge, perfect for country homes.

Walls

Shaker-style wall tiles can add more versatility to the home in terms of layout and design. For a classic backdrop, the Tiffany White Tile is a perfect choice for those creating a polished and refined look in the kitchen. For something with a bit more personality, try out a gloss tile such as the Poitiers Moonlight Grey Gloss Tiles. Laid in a herringbone pattern, it injects a pop of visual interest into the space without taking away from the elegancy of the interior style.

(Left) Tiffany White | (Right) Poitiers Moonlight Light Grey Gloss

Floor Tiles

Large-format porcelain floor tiles are a popular choice and can also complement the clean and streamlined aesthetic in this style setting. Using large-format tiles allow for fewer grout lines, giving a sleeker and seamless look with the illusion of more space. Options like the Realstone Rain Taupe Tiles carry this effect off really nicely. When choosing colours, consider using a paler tone of either a stone or wood-effect finish, it can enhance the overall look and create a spacious and airy feel.

Realstone Rain Taupe

Hardware

To pull the whole scheme together, complete your kitchen scheme with some slick hardware to make the rest of the scheme pop. The key to the shaker-style is using quality materials to elevate the kitchen, rather than fussy decoration. Feel free to use both knobs and pull handles, whatever is most practical for you.

(Left) Cuban Range | (Right) Poitiers Azure Blue Gloss

Work Tops

Any material works well in a shaker-style kitchen, just as long as they are muted and have the right amount of texture. From laminate to real stone work tops, anything goes with this kitchen aesthetic. For the ultimate traditional shaker-style look, opt for a wood work top. This contrasts the neutral colours of the cabinetry as well as adding a warm and homely feel against a tiled wall or splash back. 

We hope our steps have given you some ideas to bring your dream shaker kitchen to life! Don’t forget to tag us on @ctdtiles in any of your kitchen renovations.