Kitchen Design Guide - Decore-ative Specialties

Design Guide 

CREATING A KITCHEN 

that truly inspires you

YOUR NEW KITCHEN: 

A beautiful blend of your expression 

and our craftsmanship

WHAT’S INSIDE 

A Kitchen Inspired by You 2 

Function & Form in the Kitchen 6 

Country – Hearth and Home 10 

Craftsman – Naturally Simple 14 

Nantucket – A Breath of Fresh Air 18 

Getting Creative with Details 22 

A kitchen is more than a room where the work of feeding your family gets 

done. If you’re like most homeowners, it’s no less than the heart and soul of 

your household–a gathering point, a center of activity day or night, a creative 

place, an extension of your personality and passions. 

Decore-ative Specialties has created this Design Guide full of beautiful ideas to 

help you define the ideal kitchen for your lifestyle. We’re here to help you and 

your custom cabinetmaker make the kitchen of your dreams a stunning reality. 

4 Your Custom Cabinetmaker 

8 Traditional – A Beautiful Classic 

12 Contemporary – Modern Sophistication 

16 Western – Pursuit of Freedom 

20 Victorian – Distinctive Elegance 

24 A Glossary of Cabinetry Terms 

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Inspiration 

born of a very special lifestyle–yours

Your tastes, your style, 

your life 

REVERE (800) 

Red Oak Select 

5-piece drawer front 

YOUR KITCHEN 

Do you come alive in the country? Feel energized by the pulse of 

the city? Wherever you’re most inspired, whatever world you feel 

more at home in–your new kitchen can be a beautifully supportive 

environment that reflects not only your personality but also your 

own unique vision of the good life. 

The artisans and craftspeople of Decore-ative Specialties more than 

understand this principle–it’s why we’ve created hundreds of styles 

of meticulously handcrafted cabinet doors and accessories. After all, 

there really should be no place like your home. 


EXCELLENCE 

the skill you need to create a distinctive kitchen

Your cabinetmaker and 

DECORE-ATIVE SPECIALTIES – 

The Custom 

a beautiful partnership 

Who wants to live with a kitchen that’s out of a box when you 

can have one that’s out of this world? By choosing an experienced 

craftsperson to create your custom cabinets, your new kitchen will 

be an extension of your personality, lifestyle and individuality. 

Your custom cabinetmaker cares about the way your kitchen 

fits your needs and your personality. That’s why he or she teams 

with Decore-ative Specialties. We’re acclaimed throughout 

the industry for our uncompromising quality, 

unparalleled selection and unbeatable reliability. 

Before you build your new kitchen, make sure you are 

selecting the country’s most distinctive cabinet doors, drawers 

and accessories. Choose a custom cabinetmaker who chooses 

Decore-ative Specialties. 

CABINETMAKER 

• Chooses the best quality materials for durability and style. 

• Accesses a greater variety of accessories to personalize your kitchen. 

• Builds the cabinets they install to ensure a perfect fit. 

• Depends more on referrals. Their reputations are their greatest asset. 

• Will personally come to your home to answer questions and solve any problems. 

• Designs kitchens that are built to your specifications not “out of the box” standard sizes. 

• Works directly for you! 


Just because something is functional, doesn’t mean it can’t have 

CHARACTER

Do more than just work 

in the kitchen – 

WORK BEAUTIFULLY 

One of the most enjoyable features of custom kitchen cabinetry is that you 

and your cabinetmaker can choose the functional options and accessories 

that help you work better and more efficiently. Of course, because you’ve 

planned your kitchen to perfectly match your lifestyle, any options are sure 

to help you function more beautifully as well. 


traditional 

style means classic beauty at the center of your home

Comfortable. Familiar. Useful and productive. 

Your new kitchen can be all of these and still be 

a strikingly beautiful room to walk into. After all, 

the Traditional style is all about classic, yet 

functional elegance. 

Surround yourself with style 

that’s so obviously 

TRADITIONAL 

One of the most popular design choices year 

after year, the Traditional style features classic lines 

and details, and a focus on practical beauty. 

MISSION (840) 

Pink Birch Select Panel/ 

Alder Natural Frame 

Solid drawer front 

LEXINGTON (825) 

Maple Select 


HERITAGE (805) 

African Mahogany 

Routed drawer front 

JR7 (727) 

949 White 


YOU 

MALIBU (50) 

Cherry Select 


FS704 (704) 

Almond 



COUNTRY 

brings feelings of hearth and home into your kitchen

Down home comfort, 

RIDGEVIEW (579) 

Maple Select 


COUNTRY 

AMR808 (808) 

Natural Maple 


The look of a Country-inspired kitchen is popular 

for many sensible reasons. Whether it’s familiar 

flourishes of Country French, the quaint allure of 

English Country, or the strength of design straight 

from America’s heartland–the Country style is all 

about comfort at its charming best. 

sensibility and 

CHARM 

CAVALLINI (363) 

Honey Apple 


BEL AIR (581) 

Cherry Select 


DELAWARE (538) 

Rustic Knotty Alder 


PROVIDENCE (537) 

Cherry Select 



contemporary 

design is bold beauty that demands to be noticed

Excitingly simple, and oh, 

contemporary 

Contemporary design is focused on simple, 

yet exciting use of space, color and texture, with 

an unmistakable sense of urban energy and 

artistic creativity. 

A bold take on simple sophistication, the 

Contemporary style is highlighted by open space, 

sparse geometric lines and shapes, bright, solid 

tones and purposefully positioned accents. 

DBQ (816) 

Maple Cream (vertical grain) 


so thoroughly 

ARIES (93) 

European Steamed Beech 

(horizontal grain) 

MODERN 

KB732 (732) 

Brushed Aluminum 


EL DORADO (824) 

Maple Select 


BROOKHURST DELUXE (77) 

Cherry Select 

PICASSO (362) 

Summer Flame 



CraFtSman 

quality that’s a naturally beautiful extension of you

Simple and 

MAVERICK (895) 

Rustic Knotty Alder 


SHAKER (831) 

Maple Select 


uncomplicated 

REDONDO (409) 

Vertical Grain Fir 


CASCADE (858) 

Pink Birch Select 


like the life you 

Craftsman 

The distinctive Craftsman style is evidence of 

simplicity that is practical, functional and in 

harmony with your natural surroundings. Its 

elegantly uncomplicated designs feature straight 

lines, right angles, exposed joinery and the 

occasional strategic use of stained glass. 

Whether you call it Arts and Crafts, Mission, or 

Craftsman, this unique look is the epitome of 

uncompromising quality and attention to detail. 

Just like you. 

NEVADA (898) 

European Steamed Beech 


SEEK 

AUBURN (832) 

Quarter Sawn Red Oak 



WESTERN 

Pioneering a more creative and inspiring environment from Old West to Southwest

Design and craftsmanship 

with an independent 

DEL ORO (857) 

Knotty Pine 


NAVAJO (920) 

Alder Select 


CHEYENNE (924) 

Cherry Select 


APACHE (931) 

Vertical Grain Fir 


Western 

There’s just no mistaking the individualistic 

personality of a kitchen designed with a Southwest 

or Old West look. From its earthtone colors and 

rustic textures, to handcrafted accents with 

a definite streak of bold adventure throughout– 

this richly inviting style is all about the freedom 

to pursue a more exciting lifestyle without 

leaving home. 

VICTORIA (833) 

Knotty Western Red Cedar 


SPIRIT 

SANTA FE (922) 

Clear Pine 



NANTUCKET 

style is like a fresh Atlantic breeze

Chart a course for a more 

relaxed and inviting 

DRV819 (819) 

Golden Maple 


SHEFFIELD (69) 

Cherry Select 


MANHATTAN (63) 

Maple Select 


SISLEY (365) 

Satin Antique White 


quality of 

nantucket 

More than an inviting island off the coast of 

Massachusetts, Nantucket is a state of mind and 

design. A classic example of American architecture 

at its best, the Nantucket style creates a light and 

airy haven for creative living. 

Distressed finishes, pickled stains and rounded 

edges are accented by colors of weathered whites, 

cranberry bog reds, seagrass greens, sunny yellows 

and navy blues. Nautical accessories and fresh cut 

flowers are as much a part of this style as salt air 

and bright sunshine. 

DAVENPORT (852) 

Pink Birch Select 


LIFE 

CAMDEN (836) 

Clear Pine 



victorian 

elegance with a rich heritage of style

Fit for a queen, designed to make 

everyday a royal PLEASURE 

BELLINGHAM (588) 

Cherry Select 


VICTORIAN 

A contemporary take on a classic turn-of-the- 

century look, today’s Victorian style is enjoying 

increasing popularity in refined kitchens 

everywhere. Highlights of this regal style include 

dark-grained woods polished to a high luster, 

elaborately carved designs combined with strong 

color schemes and distinctive trimmings. The 

Victorian look is anything but “no-frills.” 

MENDOCINO (587) 

Walnut Select 


WASHINGTON (553) 

Cherry Select 


PONDEROSA (839) 

Maple Select 


BARCELONA (94) 

White Birch Select 


LAGUNA (853) 

Walnut Select 



The recipe for an attractive kitchen 

INGREDIENTS 

The richly-unique natural beauty of fine woods. The meticulous 

designs of skilled craftspeople. The seemingly endless variations of 

styles, colors and sizes. These are only some of the ingredients that 

will make up the total environment of your new kitchen. It’s all about 

having the right choices to create the functional beauty you desire.

Our doors are all 

about the 

BEL AIR (581) – This great 

raised panel and applied molding 

door style adds detail to many different 

styles of kitchens, including 

Country and Victorian. 

DAVENPORT (852) – The wellcrafted 

details of a recessed beaded 

panel and applied molding Cope 

N’ Stick construction add the 

necessary style to achieve the look 

you want in your Nantucket or 

Country style home. 

FRONTIER (823) – The handsome 

design of this recessed panel, 

applied molding and miter corner 

door adds attractive details with 

just the right amount of style. 

RIDGEVIEW (579) – This beautifully 

designed raised panel door 

with applied rope molding and 

miter corners is well accentuated 

with different glazing finishes. 

CHEYENNE (924) – To spice 

up your home with a Southwestern 

look, the Cheyenne’s recessed panel 

and applied detailing goes in stride 

with your bold spirit. 

SHAKER (831) – Simple, classic 

lines of this recessed panel and 

Cope N’ Stick construction will 

complement many different 

styles of homes from Craftsman 

to Contemporary–keeping the 

look you portray very clean and 

uncomplicated. 

DETAILS 

COLONIAL (815) – This traditional 

arched, raised panel Cope N’ Stick 

construction door is often used on 

upper cabinets, and paired with a 

traditional matching square raised 

panel door on lower cabinets, 

adding classic style to any home. 

MANHATTAN (63) – The detailed 

design of the raised panel, miter 

corner Manhattan is a wonderful 

choice for adding an elegantly rich 

look to your home. 

AMV807 (807) – This Deco-form TM 

door adds the look you want to 

achieve with a beaded panel, applied 

molding and all the benefits of easy 

to clean, durable Deco-form TM 

products. 


Glossary of Custom Cabinetry Terms: 

5-PIECE DOOR – Popular, sturdy door construction 

with 5 pieces assembled together: 2 stiles, 2 rails, and 

a panel. Doors can have either a raised or recessed panel 

and mitered or Cope N’ Stick corners. 

STILES – Portion of 5-piece construction that runs 

along the sides of the door. 

RAILS – Portion of 5-piece construction that runs 

along the top and bottom of the door. 

PANEL – Center portion of 5-piece construction. 

A raised panel is made of solid material that brings 

the panel height level to the frame. A recessed panel 

sits lower than the frame height and is often made 

of plywood. 

MITER – 5-piece construction assembled with stiles 

and rails joining in the corners at a 45 degree angle. 

COPE N’ STICK / BUTT JOINT – 5-piece 

construction with stiles and rails joining at a 90 degree 

angle in the corners. 

APPLIED MOLDING – 5-piece construction with 

additional molding applied to face frame of door to give 

a more elaborate look. This construction is popular in 

many Country and Victorian style homes. 

5-PIECE DRAWER FRONT – Just like a 5-piece door, 

the 5-piece drawer front is comprised of 2 stiles, 2 rails, 

and a center panel. Horizontal grain direction is 

standard on the panel of the drawer front. Rails on the 

5-piece drawer front are typically made narrower than 

the rails on the matching door style. 

SOLID / SLAB DRAWER FRONT – Solid piece that 

usually has the same outside edge as the matching door. 

ROUTED DRAWER FRONT – Solid DF with detail 

carved into it to match the detail of the door. 

WAINSCOT – Non-functional door sections that serve 

to cover large exposed areas along back side of cabinets, 

often used on island and bar sections. 

GLASS DOOR – Stiles and rails are assembled without 

a panel to allow for glass to be inserted. 

FRENCH LITE DOOR – Door construction with 

multiple openings in the panel area used for glass. Each 

opening is referred to as a “lite” and are separated by 

“mullions” (small strips of wood usually shaped with 

the same detail as the door). 

RADIUS – High-end specialty doors that have a 

curved construction. Convex doors bend with the face 

pushed outward; concave doors curve with the face 

bent inwards. 

VENEER – Thin sheets of wood that offer consistent 

grain pattern and color, usually applied to a sturdy 

MDF or plywood core. Veneer is used in many 

Contemporary style homes. 

DECO-FORM – Door construction consisting of 

a wood product called Medium Density Fiberboard 

(MDF), which is wrapped in a material called Rigid 

Thermo Foil (RTF) to create a seamless, durable 

product. Beneficial because it will not twist, crack, or 

peel. Deco-form is dent resistant, easy to clean, and 

comes in a variety of door styles, available in a range 

of solid and woodgrain colors. 

- Expressions doors feature RTF 5-Piece door 

construction with glazed inside applied molding for the 

look of wood with the benefits of RTF. (see Deco-form 

definition for details on benefits of RTF). 

DOVETAIL DRAWER BOXES – Durable, drawer box 

construction consisting of solid wood sides with 

decorative, interlocking joints. 

DOWELED DRAWER BOXES – Drawer box 

construction which joins sides of drawers together with 

small dowels. 

TRADITIONAL / FACE FRAME CABINETRY 

CONSTRUCTION – The face of the cabinet box is 

seen in between the doors and drawer fronts. 

EUROPEAN / FRAMELESS CABINETRY 

CONSTRUCTION – The doors and drawer fronts 

cover the face of the cabinet box.

Kitchen Photo Details: 

Cover Saratoga (594) w/Catalina (51) panel in Cherry Select. 

IFC Delaware (538) in Maple Select. 

P. 3 Manhattan (63) w/Rosewood Bead in Maple Natural. Door shown: Revere (800) in Red Oak Select 

(also referred to as Square Raised Panel (151) with P3, IE3, OE4). 

P. 4 Diplomat (598) w/P8 panel in Birch Natural and Cherry Select. 

P. 6 Convex Sheffield (69) in Cherry Select. Photography by Cathy Kelly. 

P. 7 Clockwise from Top Left Corner: 

Convex Saratoga (594) w/Catalina (51) panel in Cherry Select. 

San Marino (580) w/beaded panel in MDF Panel Paintable Hardwood Frame. 

Sheldon (838) in MDF Panel Paintable Hardwood Frame and Maple Paint Grade. 

Bel Air (581) in Knotty Pine. 

San Marino (580) w/beaded panel in MDF Panel Paintable Hardwood Frame. 

Bel Air (581) w/OE2 in MDF Panel Paintable Hardwood Frame. 

P. 8 Heritage (805) in Maple Paint Grade. Heritage (805) is also referred to as Square Raise Panel (151) 

with P5, IE3, OE4. 

Heritage (805) in Alder Select. Heritage (805) is also referred to as Square Raise Panel (151) 


P. 9 Doors: 

Heritage (805) shown in African Mahogany is also referred to as Square Raised Panel (151) 


Lexington (825) in Maple Select is also referred to as Soft Arch Raised Panel (153) with P5, IE3, OE4. 

Mission (840) in Pink Birch Select Panel / Alder Natural Frame is also referred to as Cathedral Arch 

Recessed Panel (156) with IE3, OE4. 

P. 10 Ridgeview (579) in Paint Grade Maple and Alder Select. 

Bel Air (581) in Knotty Pine. 

P. 12 Shaker (831) in Cherry Natural. 

P. 14 Flagstaff (835) in Quarter Sawn Red Oak. The Flagstaff is the same door style as the Auburn 

(832) but has a solid panel opposed to a plywood panel. 

Durango (834) in Quarter Sawn Red Oak w/Walnut door pegs. The Durango is the same door style 

as the Shaker (831) but has a solid panel opposed to a plywood panel. 

P. 16 Colorado (894) in Rustic Knotty Alder and San Marino (580) in Alder Select. 

Pueblo (928) in Knotty Alder w/P1 Solid Panel, French Lite Special Lite Placement. 

P. 18 Sheldon (838) in Maple Paint Grade and MDF Panel Paintable Hardwood Frame. 

Manhattan (63) w/Rosewood Bead in Maple Natural. 

P. 20 Delaware (538) in Alder Natural. 

Delaware (538) and Wilmington (541) 5-piece drawer front in Paint Grade Hardwood. 

P. 22 Bel Air (581) w/OE2 in MDF Panel Paintable Hardwood Frame. 

** All kitchen photography by Izzy Schwartz Photography unless otherwise specified. 


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www.decore.com 

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