A raised panel door has a center panel shaped to sit above its frame. That gives a traditional look with depth that flat doors can't match. We build them to fit your existing boxes, in the material and finish you choose.
Raised panel doors are a traditional choice, and they suit some kitchens much better than others. Here is how to tell.
Raised panel doors are detail work, so the process is about getting the proportions and the finish right in your kitchen.
Samples come to your kitchen, so you see the raised panel next to your cabinets, countertops and lighting. Depth reads differently in person than it does on a screen.
Paint-grade MDF is a good choice for a smooth painted finish. Maple and white oak suit a stained look, with the grain showing through. We'll help you match the material to the finish.
Doors and drawer fronts are measured, built locally, finished in our own spray booth, and hung with the hinges checked and the doors aligned.
Lead time is usually 3–6 months from accepting a quote to the start of work. The timing depends on the season and the job size, and your written quote confirms it. The on-site work takes about 4–8 days once the doors arrive.
Plan for a temporary kitchen while the doors are installed. Before we arrive, clear the counters and the lower cabinets, and tell us about anything that needs to move.
The same person handles the measure, the build and the hang, so there's one point of contact for questions about the doors.
Raised panel doors take more work to build than flat doors, and the price reflects that. Compare them with quality custom doors. Look at how the panel is shaped, how the frame is joined and how the finish holds up. Those are the things that show after years of use.
A raised panel door has a center panel shaped so it sits above the surrounding frame. That shaping gives the door its depth and its traditional look.
Yes. Paint-grade MDF is a good choice for a smooth painted finish. Finishing is done in our own spray booth using professional two-component coatings.
Shaker doors are flat, with a simple recessed center. Raised panel doors have a shaped center that stands forward. Both are made to order, and we'll show you both on samples.
Yes. Styles can be mixed, for example raised panel uppers with slab lowers. We'll help you decide what looks right in your kitchen.
Paint-grade MDF is best for paint. Maple and white oak are for stained finishes. Choose the finish first, and the material usually follows.
Yes. New doors go on solid boxes. If the boxes are failing, we'll tell you plainly and look at the options together.
On site, the work takes 4–8 days once the doors arrive. Lead time is usually 3–6 months from accepting a quote to the start of work.
We're based in Palmer, MA, and work across the surrounding towns, including Ware, Monson, Ludlow, Wilbraham, Belchertown, Brimfield, Springfield and Chicopee. Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut are both in range. If your town isn't listed, ask us, because it may still be.
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