Preston is a Shaker-style door from Kitchen Craft, distinct from the Preston 5 Pieces variant. The standard Preston door uses MDF center panel construction with solid-wood frame, providing clean refined Shaker character at a more accessible price point than the five-piece variant.
What Standard Preston Means
Both Preston variants share the same Shaker visual language and the same refined inside profile, but 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 version has more dimensional joint detail, while the standard version reads cleaner and more uniform.
Specifications
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Style: Preston 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. Preston 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 Preston profile detail accepts most hardware proportions without competing for visual attention.
Color Selection
Preston 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. Confirm color choice with a sample door under your kitchen's actual lighting before committing.
Order a sample door in your chosen finish before placing the full kitchen.
