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