Gentry Stillwater is a painted door from Kitchen Craft's Gentry line in a deep blue-grey paint applied to the Gentry profile, which has refined molding detail at the panel edges. The architectural detail combined with the saturated deep color produces a substantial, formal cabinet door suited to design-led kitchens.
The Color and Profile Together
Stillwater is a deep blue-grey with strong cool undertone: the saturated character distinguishes it from softer dusty blues or brighter navy paints. On the Gentry profile, the molding detail catches light differently across the deep base than it would on a flat Shaker, adding architectural visual weight. Under 2700K bulbs the door reads close to muted navy with slate depth; under 4000K daylight the cool blue lifts.
Specifications
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Door style: Gentry profile, full overlay, refined panel edge.
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Construction: Solid maple frame, MDF center panel.
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Finish: Multi-coat conversion paint, low-sheen surface.
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Box: Plywood with dado-set back panel.
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Hardware: Soft-close hinges, soft-close drawer glides.
Best Application
Formal transitional kitchens, dramatic island designs paired with painted white perimeter, libraries and home offices, and butler's pantries where saturated quiet color suits the use. Full-perimeter Stillwater on the Gentry profile works in larger kitchens with strong natural light and warm flooring; the substantial profile combined with deep color benefits from room scale.
Hardware and Counter Pairings
Aged brass and unlacquered brass register beautifully against the deep blue-grey. Brushed nickel works as the safer neutral. Skip polished chrome, which fights the saturated depth. For counters, white-veined quartz with grey or warm cream tones, soft Calacatta look-alikes, and honed granite all pair cleanly. Skip warm-cream surfaces that fight the cool blue character.
Care Notes
Saturated dark painted finishes show fingerprints and dust more than light colors. A microfiber and a drop of dish soap handles daily wipe-down. Avoid abrasive scrubs that dull the conversion finish. The molding detail in the profile may need careful wipe-down at inside corners.
Order a sample door before placing the full kitchen. Saturated blue-greys shift more between bulb temperatures than buyers expect, and the Gentry profile detail reads differently under varied lighting.
