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What does 2026 have in store? In Design Psychic, our community of editors, experts, and tastemakers predicts the trends coming soon to a house near you.
Interior designers are getting more and more requests for unique kitchens, and often that plays out in the cabinet door style. Basic Shaker isn’t cutting it anymore—homeowners want intricate borders, carved perforations, chamfered edges, and other details that scream craftsmanship. Ahead, we had 18 pros weigh in on the exact kitchen cabinet style we can expect to see more of in 2026.
Slim, Shaker-Like Profiles
Slim Shaker is the new classic—clean lines with just enough detail. —Barrett Cooke, cofounder and principal designer of Arterberry Cooke
We expect to see clean, handleless cabinets alongside refined inset or slim Shaker styles that balance minimalism with craftsmanship. These designs create kitchens that feel intentional rather than mass-produced. —Claire O’Connor, cofounder of O’Connor Estates
Shaker offers a clean, refined look that never really goes out of style, but in 2026 we’ll see slimmer rails and more tailored proportions. At the same time, clients want personality. Curved, wavy, and unexpected profiles give kitchens a custom, artisanal feel without overwhelming the space. —Sarah Tract, founder and principal designer of Sarah Tract Interiors
The market is moving away from heavy traditional and stark minimalism. Slim shaker, subtle profiles, and quiet detail are what people are gravitating toward. —Amanda Leigh, cofounder of House of Rolison
The inset door with a beveled edge will be especially popular in 2026. It has a refined elegance, and the beveled detail adds just the right amount of interest and shadow while still being easy to clean. —Sarah Randolph, principal designer of Randolph Interior Design
We’ll see more minimalist, clean cabinet fronts with either a thin reeding around the border, simple slats, or entirely frameless (European-style) fronts. —Galey Alix, founder of Galey Alix Design
Flat Panels
Flat-panel cabinet doors are usually my go-to, and I think they will remain popular but with a shift towards texture and authenticity. You want to avoid the sleek, white, ’80s Italian laminate look and let the wood grain come through. —Ghislaine Viñas, founder of Ghislaine Viñas
Flat panel door styles are becoming very popular again, but it’s not just flat, it’s sculpted. I’m really leaning towards European-style fronts and islands with curvature. The more tailored the more intentional. —Gabriela Eisenhart, founder and creative director of Silo Studio Design
We see flat panels with a twist as being on trend, as well as simple border or bead details. They can make a relatively simple cabinet style look elevated. —Jordan Pierce, cofounder of Shane & Pierce
Shaker is timeless, but for 2026 I predict a move toward more streamlined slab-front doors, maybe with a subtle routed edge or integrated pull. It keeps the look clean and modern, especially when paired with texture. —Mimi Meacham, founder and principal designer of Marian Louise Design
Undulating Surfaces
We’re going to see fine-line detailing in bespoke cabinet doors (and bespoke cabinet doors in general). These panels are neither raised nor recessed, but routed on CNC machines to create subtle U-channel insets or undulated surfaces. —Kimberly Oxford, founder of Kimberly Oxford Interiors
Perforations
I think perforations of all kinds will be a favorite way to play. Take Isla Porter’s line of cabinet fronts; the cutout options range from modern dots and dashes to charming character details (and there is a functional aspect to the ventilation created as well). Slab fronts with applied detailing will also continue to be a great way for people to customize their kitchens in both small and high impact ways. —Liz Hoekzema, cofounder of KLH Custom Homes
Beadboard
I am doing a fun kitchen project right now and I’m using a door style from Isla Porter called York. It’s a modern take on a beadboard-style cabinet. Its vertical grooves are so simple yet feel special and handmade. I can definitely see similar style doors becoming really big in 2026. —Drew Michael Scott, founder of Lone Fox
Intricate Trims and Curved Corners
I think that we will see more unique cabinetry details as a whole and more creative spins on Shaker details such as an exterior decorative trim that expands around an entire cabinet versus around each door, so that from afar, they appear as one unit but up close, you see that they open from the center. —Alexandra Azat, founder of Plaster and Patina
We’re moving away from overly minimal surfaces and leaning into artisan detailing like grooved panels, slender fluting, chamfered edges, and hand-finished profiles that whisper craftsmanship.
A subtle carved detail or a thin framed profile can transform cabinetry into architectural jewelry. –Anu Jain, founder of Atelier Oleana
I think interesting textures and shapes will be popular in 2026, with everything from fluted glass to curved Shaker profiles becoming more prominent. Kitchen design is evolving to create more dimension and visual interest through cabinet profiles. —Karin Bohn, founder and creative director of House of Bohn
Classic Shaker Fronts Mixed with Flat Slabs
I think plain-fronted doors will have a resurgence, and while drawer fronts should always be plain, I will always love a Shaker door. —Leanne Kilroy, creator of Good Bones
Full Overlays
We’ve been loving the simplicity of a flat panel full overlay. As much as we love inset cabinetry or adding a beaded detail, we can definitely see a full overlay coming back into the mix but in a more refined style. —Chloe Legras, creator of Boxwood Avenue