Newhaven is a Shaker-style door from Kitchen Craft, distinct from the Newhaven 5 Pieces variant. The standard Newhaven uses MDF center panel construction with solid-wood frame, providing clean traditional Shaker character at a more accessible price point.
What Standard Newhaven Means
Both Newhaven variants share the same Shaker visual language and the same refined inside profile. The standard version uses MDF for the center panel where the five-piece version uses solid wood throughout. The visual difference is subtle: the five-piece has more dimensional joint detail, while the standard reads cleaner and more uniform across the door surface.
Specifications
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Style: Newhaven Shaker, full overlay, refined inside profile.
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Construction: Solid maple frame, MDF center panel.
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Finish: Multi-coat conversion paint or stain options.
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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
Transitional kitchens with traditional palettes, classical-leaning remodels with refined molding, primary residences where buyer-broad appeal matters, and homes that pair painted cabinetry with traditional architectural detail. Newhaven works in nearly any cabinet color across most kitchen palettes.
Hardware Direction
The traditional Shaker character pairs cleanly with brushed nickel, aged brass, oil-rubbed bronze, polished chrome, and matte black. Long bar pulls suit transitional contexts; cup pulls and refined knobs suit traditional contexts. The Newhaven profile detail accepts most hardware proportions without competing for visual attention.
Color Selection
Newhaven is available in the brand's full paint and stain palette. Cool whites suit modern direction, warm creams suit traditional direction, saturated colors create dramatic statement, and stained wood options provide refined warmth. Confirm color choice with a sample door.
Order a sample door in your chosen finish before placing the full kitchen.
