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Key Takeaways
- The new Laminate Slim Shaker Door, IRIS, adds to Superior Cabinets’ popular Slim Shaker lineup.
- Slim Shaker doors balance classic and modern aesthetics, making them ideal for various home styles.
- IRIS is available in five laminate finishes and features a 3/4” frame with mitered joints.
- Homeowners appreciate Slim Shaker cabinets for their clean, versatile design without being overly ornate.
- Available only in select markets. For more information, please speak with your Authorized Superior Cabinets Representative.
New IRIS Laminate Slim Shaker Door is the latest addition to the Superior Cabinets Slim Shaker lineup, giving customers a fresh new way to bring this clean, modern-meets-classic look into their home.
Slim Shaker Doors Are Here to Stay
The Slim Shaker door style continues to dominate in cabinetry, and for good reason.
It sits comfortably between a flat slab door and a traditional Shaker door, making it a great choice for transitional, soft modern, contemporary, and warm minimalist spaces. It has just enough detail to feel designed, but not so much that it feels fussy.
Back in 2018, Slim Shaker cabinets were still being talked about as a trend. By the end of 2021, they had clearly moved into staple territory.
We said it before, and it still holds true today: Slim Shaker Cabinets Are Not a Trend.
Introducing the IRIS Laminate Slim Shaker Door
Superior Cabinets launched its first Slim Shaker door in 2018 with the DARBY door style. Since then, the Slim Shaker look has continued to grow across different materials, finishes, and design applications. That popularity is why we are pleased to announce the newest addition to the lineup: IRIS, a Slim Shaker door now available in Laminate.
This gives homeowners, designers, builders, and Authorized Superior Cabinets Dealer Partners another way to use the Slim Shaker profile in projects where a laminate finish is the right fit.
About the IRIS Slim Shaker Laminate Door
The new IRIS door brings the familiar Slim Shaker look into select Laminate finishes from Superior Cabinets.
IRIS Laminate Slim Shaker Door details include:
- Available in 5 popular Laminate finishes.
- 3/4” frame.
- Mitered joints.
- 3/4” door thickness.
- Finished on two sides.
- Available only in select markets.
The IRIS door is available in the following Laminate finishes:
You can also explore more about the Superior Cabinets Laminate Collection and see all the available finishes. See all the Laminate Door Styles here.
Why Homeowners Like Slim Shaker Cabinets
Slim Shaker cabinets are popular because they offer a clean and balanced design. A traditional Shaker door can sometimes feel more classic or detailed, while a slab door can feel more modern or minimal. Slim Shaker sits nicely in the middle, which is why it works so well in many Canadian homes.
For homeowners, this means:
- A cleaner cabinet profile.
- A versatile style that can lean modern or transitional.
- A more modest look than the typical shaker door.
- A softer alternative to a completely flat slab door.
- A cabinet style that works well in kitchens, bathrooms, bars, laundry rooms, mudrooms, and more.
The colour of the frame (stiles and rails) and center panel is more consistent in colour than with real wood, as there is no variation in stain acceptance between solid and veneer wood.
A Helpful Note on Slim Shaker Door Names
One thing that can be confusing is that Slim Shaker doors go by many different names. While the names may vary, the overall idea is similar: a Shaker-inspired cabinet door with a thinner frame profile than a traditional Shaker door. Some of the most common names include:
- Slim Shaker
- Thin Shaker
- Tiny Shaker
- Narrow Shaker
- Skinny Shaker
- Small Shaker
- Modified Shaker
- Micro Shaker
The Superior Cabinets Slim Shaker Door Timeline
Superior Cabinets has continued to evolve its Slim Shaker offering over the years. Here is a quick look at the timeline:
- 2018: DARBY One-Piece MDF Slim Shaker Door Style, featuring a 5/8” frame.
- 2020: ERYN Wood Slim Shaker Door Style, featuring a 3/4” frame.
- 2020: AVERY Thermofoil Slim Shaker Door Style, featuring a 5/8” frame.
- 2025: VERRA Wood Slim Shaker Door Style, featuring a slightly wider 1 1/8” frame.
- 2026: IRIS Laminate Slim Shaker Door Style, featuring a 3/4” frame.
| Slim Shaker Doors | DARBY | ERYN | AVERY | VERRA | IRIS |
| MATERIAL | MDF | Wood | Thermofoil | Wood | Laminate |
| FRAME SIZE | 5/8” | 3/4” | 5/8” | 1 1/8” | 3/4” |
| DOOR THICKNESS | 3/4” | 7/8” | 3/4” | 7/8” | 3/4” |
This latest launch gives customers another material option within a cabinet door style that has clearly proven its staying power.
Where to See the IRIS Door
The IRIS Laminate Slim Shaker Door is available only in select markets. Please speak with your Authorized Superior Cabinets Representative for details. If you would like to learn more about Slim Shaker cabinet options for your home, contact a Superior Cabinets Kitchen Designer in Saskatoon, Regina, Edmonton, Calgary, or Winnipeg.
If you are outside these regions, connect with one of our Authorized Superior Cabinets Dealer Partners in Canada.
A slim shaker door (or “skinny shaker”) is a modern variation of the classic shaker-style door.
Yes, and they continue to grow in popularity. In late 2021, the slim shaker moved from a trend into staple territory.
The width of the frame (Stiles and Rails). For most cabinet manufacturers, a standard shaker is 2 1/4” x 2 1/4”, whereas the Slim Shaker doors range from a 5/8” – 1 1/8” Frame. Anything less than 2” is considered a slim shaker door style.
Thin Shaker, Tiny Shaker, Narrow Shaker, Skinny Shaker, Small Shaker, Modified Shaker, Micro Shaker.
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