I have always had a preference for cleaner lines so I prefer the simpler one. I think it ages better since "simple" doesn't change much in style. Love the color!

The detail around the outside of the door will allow the glaze to settle there as well making the door more balanced once they are all hung, Otherwise, you only have inside squares catching the glaze, making the door appear smaller.

9 times out of 10 I would vote simpler but here the simple one for me almost isn't simple enough - if it was a shaker I would have voted for that. But between these and with the glaze I think the "fancier" one looks more expensive.

Please keep the votes coming!

If you have kids cleaner and simpler is the way to go! Plus I love white cabinets!

the more detailed looks pricier and it will show the glaze better.

I like the more detailed! I am sure your kitchen will look amazing with either one.

I would go with a Shaker which is less detailed than the one pictured. Just my taste!

Simple is best...easier to keep clean, fewer groves.

The fake aged look looks fake and old... I recommend the classic white shaker.

Honestly, both of those look like cheap cabinets with molding tacked on to make them look "more expensive". This is irregardless of the actual cost, just the "look". I agree with everyone above; go very simple or go with more (raised panel, outside molding, etc)

I think the ''ornate'' door looks more expensive, but I wouldn't choose it for my kitchen. I personally prefer a cleaner, less fussy look. The beauty of shaker cabinets is that they are timeless and versatile. You can change them from traditional to modern, just by swapping hardware, back splash, etc. The white door isn't truly shaker though. You would be better off with a true shaker style; otherwise, go with the detailed door. Sorry, I accidentally voted for the shaker, but after a closer look, I changed my mind.

Do the simple white. It's classic and not so decade sensitive.

I prefer the more ornate with the glazed finish. Why even use the glazed finish if there aren't any of those "nooks and crannies" for it to highlight? And, I don't think the plainer one is even close to the simplicity of a shaker design,

What style are the other rooms in your house?

With glaze, more detail will appear more expensive.

But why do you want to use glaze? If the cabinets are custom, you can use any beautiful paint color in the world! Personally, glaze brings to mind dirt in the creases for me.

Glazes were eveloped to give that old, antique look to new things. Not needed at all.

When should you use glaze on the doors? I am rethinking this from some comments. I thought glaze was the thing to do.

You do not need to glaze. It will "date" your kitchen. Instead, pick a beautiful, neutral, BM color.

Much better I think. Looks cleaner than the glaze look and with the simpler cabinet style its a winner.

Both doors have plenty of detail to show the glaze if your doing an all over glaze which changes the entire cover. If your doing a detail glaze the more detailed door would show more color. For a kitchen I prefer simpler doors (if you cook) less to clean the deep grooves are alot of work to clean! Toothbrush or toothpick kind of thing...I hate to clean!

I always like the simpler cleaner look. That way you can dress it up with cabinet pulls and you don't have to worry about the pulls that you really like conflicting with the heavier glazed cabinet. I think the glazed cabinets look dirtier.

Inset with a concealed hinge gives more of a custom look. Plus it cuts down on the cleaning since the door is flush with the front of the cabinet. Also check out the soft close hinges and drawer hardware. We just remodeled and used the soft close on all drawers and cabinet doors in the kitchen and pantry and love them!

Depends on the style of your house, your personal sense of style, etc. The question is out of context.

Glaze will not date a kitchen, if done with good taste, inset cabinets don't always lend themselves to a traditional style, etc,

I would say more detailed if you are going with the glaze. However, they are both lovely door styles and I love the cream with glaze color, so I'm sure it will look great whichever one you choose.

Is there a style of knob/pull you are leaning toward? Look at how much space there is to attach it on both of them. It may be an illusion due to the shadows, but the darker one looks to have a very narrow space to attach a knob, which might rule out some options.

We have similar style and dilemmas. I have an open floor plan with dark maple cabinets in the adjoining family room. I am considering going to light cabinets with brown glaze. I voted for your "more ornate" because I didn't think it was too ornate. I, too was considering the very simple cabinet--shaker style because it is more timeless, but ultimately decided I needed a little something more to coordinate with my family room cabinetry. What cabinet company are you using? I love the glaze they did on the sample. I am still trying to find a cabinet company I am comfortable with.

Good Luck!

I love the cream color with no glaze, i just remodeled my kitchen and it looks almost identical to my cabinet color, Sherwin Williams Bungalow Beige!!!

I am using A & M woodworking in Brentwood, NY. I hope that helps!

Gymslacker- could you send a pic of your new kitchen. I would live to see it!

I do believe there is a higher perceived value with the more ornate one that you show here. I chose that one for that reason, and also because I think it's prettier! However, if the rest of the house/kitchen is more of a simple style then perhaps the simpler cabinets would be better for you. For example, I'm in FL and my house is an open floor concept with tile throughout. As much as I may like more of a warm country or shaker style, it would look completely out of place.

In all my last houses I've gone with the darker color kitchen cabinets, but we are building now and I've chosen a different direction with the cream and a dark chocolate glaze. I'm so excited for a fresh, lighter, clean look! So cream with glaze got my vote!

i don't like the grain in the darker cabinet, which is oak I believe. I am just putting in a kitchen with quarter-sawn oak so you get the color but not all the pattern. For me all the patterning is old fashioned.

We had the same question when we began our kitchen remodel last month. In the end, the decision came down to which style is more timeless. I prefer classic, timeless styles because they last a long time and you get a bigger bang for your buck. Less ornate cabinet doors allow you to do more with an interesting counter top or back splash, along with door handles, etc. I always vote for simplicity in the kitchen to keep it clean and fresh because so much is going on in there, clutter builds up, etc. Have you considered a shaker style door? Please do, they are gorgeous! Hope you are able to make a sound decision with peace of mind - Good Luck!

I agree that glazes may be passe'. I like the idea of the detailed door painted a soft cream and no glaze.

Simpler is better, you can change decor around it easier !

Something I don't think anyone has mentioned, the more ornate the door, the harder to keep clean. All those grooves will catch all the drips and grease. Plus, the glazes just look like dirty cabinets to me.

Gwyn Carnegie you are ABSOLUTELY right!! I recently remodeled my kitchen using 2 different cabinet finishes - white, & I mean milk white & espresso. Not knowing much about door styles the kitchen planner steered me to a more ornate door. It's not much of a problem on the espresso finish as it is on the white. I have to actually use my fingernail to get in the grooves. If I did it again I would pick a much simpler Shaker style. I was worried that it would look to country. I must say though, I LOVE the look of the white cabinets & I love how my kitchen turned out!

It really depends on your kitchen theme. Is it going to be elegant with lots of detail? Then the dark for sure. Will it be clean and classic? Then of course the white one. I say no to the glaze it starts to look 'dated' very quickly. whatever you decide, be sure all the elements work together to create the overall look you desire.