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Post added: 01.06.2023

Kitchen with beaded cabinet ideas. Make your kitchen look unique

detailed beaded cabinets in a luxury classic kitchen

Modern interior designs are characterized by simplicity and lack of detail. It is believed that the emphasis should be on quality. But looking at them, sometimes you find them lifeless and cold. In Cut2size we do not go against the latest kitchen trends. But we are for you to love your new kitchen regardless of whether it is in line with the latest fashion trends or not.

Beaded kitchen cabinets may not be your first choice, but they can dissolve the boring atmosphere and give the kitchen an eclectic design. Imagine sleek steel appliances and a shiny marble counter with a bit of detail in cabinet facades. Aren’t they cute? To make the design more complete combine beaded kitchen cabinet doors with crown mouldings.

Kitchen cabinet doors with beaded insets can define the overall style of a kitchen and add interest. Vintage kitchen fans are running their socks off in search of solid or glass doors with beaded carvings. The lacquer technique fits well when cabinets have a lot of details, so if you are a fan of this kind of beaded cabinet door or drawer darkened details, you win! Or you can use modern colours and materials, such as a light-grey stain on wooden cabinets with beaded doors. You may consider adding sleek and simple hardware to make it interesting. 

In the blog post below you will find a few timeless beaded kitchen cabinet ideas to borrow. Whether you aim to restore an elegant traditional style or look for farmhouse nostalgia with cup handles, beaded doors can be the main and only element you need. 

Beaded cabinet door styles

white colored u-shape kitchen with white beaded cabinets and stainless steel appliances

One of the most overlooked features in kitchen cabinet doors is beaded face frame cabinets. The grooves or outline of beaded face frame kitchen cabinets are so tiny and simple that this goes unnoticed unless someone points out that those are beaded cabinet doors. 

Cabinets can have this feature no matter what style they have. Beaded upper cabinets tend to be simple and streamlined in appearance. If you are going to install beaded-style cabinets, make sure that you have beaded inset drawers and beaded-style cabinet doors to match them. Wondering what are the other beaded face frame cabinet designs out there? Here are some of them. 

  1. Beaded inset kitchen cabinets

Beaded inset cabinets are the most common type of beaded cabinet style. It is basically a cabinet with decorative detail on the door frame outlining the door panel. This type of detail is called a bead which acts as a double frame to highlight the doors and drawers and make them look more significant. Beaded inset cabinet doors are considered much more premium than plain inset cabinets. You’ll often see beaded inset shaker cabinets because shaker cabinets are the type where inset cabinets with beaded frames are more suitable. If you want to add more details to your kitchen’s interior, it is great to have inset beaded cabinet doors.

  1. Shaker beaded kitchen cabinets

You can add more detailing to your kitchen by opting for beaded shaker cabinets. Beaded shaker cabinet doors lend a warm and contemporary touch to a kitchen. Shaker cabinets are known for their simple yet classical look. Making it more decorative in the form of shaker beaded cabinet doors. This will definitely enhance the look of your kitchen. 

Going for beaded shaker kitchen cabinet doors is not that difficult. You don’t have to do the woodwork of edge-beaded shaker cabinet doors because you can readily purchase shaker panel cabinet doors with beaded insets in the Cut2Size online store. Shaker cabinet doors beaded are the right choice if you want to blend together contemporary and traditional aesthetics.

  1. Beaded panel kitchen cabinets

kitchen cabinet doors with beaded board lend kitchen spaces a much more elegant and classic look because of the inner panel detailing. Beaded panel cabinet doors can be custom-made or they can be purchased from selected cabinet manufacturing stores.

brick backsplash and blue beaded panel cabinet doors in the kitchen


  1. Beaded raised panel cabinet door

We all know that raised panel cabinet doors are cabinet doors with a raised center that is a little bit higher than the rest of the door’s surface. This type of kitchen cabinet is losing its charm and can make kitchens look a bit dated. However, there is a way to revive its appeal. By adding details to its face frame, and transforming it into raised panel beaded cabinet doors, it can look a bit more sophisticated, therefore giving your kitchen a different glow.

  1. Cathedral beaded cabinet

Cathedral cabinets as the name implies refer to cabinets with a center panel that is arched-shaped and raised. It is more traditional in appearance and is commonly found in modern Victorian or regency-styled interiors. A beaded cathedral cabinet is a cathedral cabinet but with extra decorative detailing on its door frame. A beaded arch cabinet is crafted meticulously because creating a groove on the arched or curved part of the panel requires skills and expertise in woodworking and cabinet making. This is what makes an arched beaded cabinet door more expensive. If your goal is to make your kitchen look as opulent and grand as possible, cathedral cabinet doors with beaded boards can help you achieve just that.

  1. Beaded glass cabinet doors

Did you know that you can also add a bead detail to your glass cabinet doors? Yes, that’s right. Adding an extra groove detailing is not only limited to wood-surfaced cabinet doors. Although this detail is not noticeable and can be easily overlooked, it is nonetheless, a good feature to add to your glass cabinet doors.

  1. Beaded slab cabinet

Simple flat panel cabinets can have a beaded feature too! A flat panel beaded kitchen cabinet door is not a common cabinet that you will see in most homes. However, for people who love to have that extra detail in their homes and prefer a more exquisite and unique cabinet style, go for flat panel beaded edge cabinet doors instead of plain ones. It shows the designer or the homeowner's love for design and attention to detail.

  1. Cabinet door Sheffield-style

The raised panel cabinet door Sheffield style is exceptionally intricate. A mitered cabinet beaded cabinet door is used in its construction. With its arching rounded outside edge and beaded recessed cabinet interior detail, the raised center panel's radius edge complements the frame. When you look at it from afar, it looks like a simple raised inset panel cabinet with a beaded feature but when examined up close, a mitered beaded cabinet door has more details and is extremely ornamented with double bead outlines.

Beaded cabinets in various kitchen designs

stained wood kitchen cabinet with beaded doors and black marble counter

If you have existing cabinetry and want to add a beaded feature on its doors, this section of the blog will tell you exactly how to do that. Keep in mind that a beaded face frame transitional cabinet is a bit difficult to make but with the right equipment, resources, and time, you can absolutely do it. 

If you are building a cabinet from scratch, the first step is to choose what type of material to use to create your beaded cabinet. Lightwood beaded kitchen cabinet door is a popular choice not just among designers but cabinet makers as well. Because of its weight and characteristics, it is easy to produce light wood cabinet beaded doors compared to other hard solid wood. Another alternative is an MDF beaded cabinet door. Most beaded cabinets in furniture and manufacturing stores are beaded cabinet MDF or beaded plywood cabinet doors. This type of wood is also lightweight and affordable. 

After you have chosen a material, the next step is to build your beaded modern cabinet face-frame first and then plan for the width of your beading. Adding beading to a face-frame that has already been put together will result in an increase in face-frame width. 

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Lastly, your beaded cabinet should be visually and aesthetically connected with the rest of your kitchen’s interior design elements. Unfinished beaded cabinet doors are something that you should consider because it has a versatile appearance. Designers recommend using neutral colours to paint your beaded cabinets so they can easily blend with the rest of the accessories and not overload the kitchen look. A white beaded cabinet door suits best in contemporary and transitional kitchens. Moreover, having white beaded shaker cabinet doors helps tie the different kitchen parts. You can also complement or create contrast in your kitchen by adding white beaded panels to kitchen cabinet doors. 

Another option to consider when creating contrast is an unfinished beaded cabinet door. If an unfinished cabinet door is much more appealing to you, you can easily finish it or seal it by applying glazing to beaded cabinet doors. This will at least protect your cabinet doors from moisture and scratches. You can pair it with a neutral décor such as glossy hardware or bronze knobs for an elegant look. 

Making beaded cabinet face frames

lightwood raised panel kitchen cabinet doors with beading

The process of making bead details for a cabinet is complex. If you haven’t done any cabinetry work or woodworking before, and you don’t have the right materials and equipment to do it, It is best not to try it DIY. However, there is a simple method of creating a door molding detail using basic equipment you can find in your garage. Here is a simple step-by-step method you can follow.

How to make bead detail on cabinet doors


Step 1: Prepare your wood framesTo create a beaded trim for the cabinet, prepare your wood frames first and make sure that all four sides are of accurate dimensions.
Step 2: Cut a piece of wood into a thin and vertical form like a moldingTo make the beaded cabinet door detail, you will need a router table to cut pieces of wood in thin vertical forms. This will serve as the molding or the beaded edge cabinet doors.
Step 3: Glue the molding to the square edge of the frameMost kitchen cabinets with beaded cabinet molding trim are made by gluing the beaded cabinet molding trim into the square edges of the frame.
Step 4: Secure it with pin nailsTo secure the cabinet moulding with a beaded insert, use brad nails or pin nails. Beaded molding cabinet doors should be securely attached to ensure the quality and durability of the cabinets.
Step 5: Make sure the corners meetMake sure that all the beaded kitchen cabinet molding trim meets perfectly on the corners. There should be no gaps or uneven parts so that the bead looks like it isn’t attached but carved out of the frame.
Step 6: Do this on all four sides of the frameUse this method on all four sides and on all of your cabinet doors and drawers to achieve the beaded molding cabinet doors feature.


Valentina Melnikova
Valentina Melnikova
Lead Designer at Cut2Size
Hi there! I’m a millwork designer and an owner of a kitchen cabinet manufacturing company. With a team of professionals, I work on designing and manufacturing high-end millwork. Combining professional designing and manufacturing skills is what allows us to develop and translate our plans into a reality through our uniqueness and exclusive ideas. Our employees are highly skilled and creative thinkers that also utilize their professionalism and experience to take millwork to the next level. I’m very familiar with the industry and I take on each project from the design to the final product. With that said, if you’re looking for design advice or technician help, you’re in the right place.
FAQ
Are kitchens with beaded cabinets in style?

Yes! Beaded inset cabinets are one of the cabinet details that remains timeless. Unlike other details that are heavily ornamented, a bead detail is subtle yet lends an iconic touch to cabinetry. It is suitable for transitional and farmhouse-styled kitchens.

Can I readily purchase an RTA beaded cabinet online?

Yes! You can find beaded kitchen cabinet doors made of light wood, MDF, and plywood on the Cut2Size online store.

Can drawers also have bead details?

Yes. Both doors and drawers of kitchen cabinets can have a bead detail. Whether it is base cabinets, overhead cabinets, or standalones, the doors and drawers of these cabinetry can have bead detail depending on the design.

Is it hard to maintain beaded kitchen cabinets?

The care and maintenance of beaded kitchen cabinets is the same as other types of cabinetries like inset and raised panel. As long as you seal the surface with a finish material or paint, you can easily clean and keep your cabinetry in good condition for years to come.

Are beaded cabinets expensive?

The cost depends on the scope of work and what method of carpentry you use to create the bead detail. If you hire a carpenter to get a custom-made beaded cabinet, it would cost you a lot. If you prefer the simple method on the other hand, it will much cheaper.

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