They can’t be out of date if they are new. They are traditional. If you like them, get them. If you think there is too much going on, look at other mouldings. The brushed nickel pulls are nice, and a matte or hammered black would work too.

If you like it, that’s what matters most. But I’m in the process of getting rid of mine. I hate the dust they collect. And I find mine too busy in my kitchen.

He has an strong opinion, you don't. He wins! :)

They are always nice and classy. Doing the trendy white cabinets in a less trendy door style is a good thing, I think. They look like an upscale version of what is common. Go with the froufrou molding. I would get traditional classy hardware and not something that's in.

Do none of these if you have a contemporary or modern style house though!

I chose raised panels in a full overlay and I love them!

Hold on a minute here. You need inspiration images! Start with what you know you want (white cabinets) and gather images that you like. They will be incredibly helpful to you in this process.

There really is no door profile per se that is dated, it’s the overlay that dates a space. today’s kitchens tend to have full overlay doors. Kitchens in the 1960s definitely did not.

Still, the door profile will definitely set the tone for your design. I’m not a big fan of raised panels - they look fussy to me - but in context they are fine if you like the look, and they fit with the style of your home. The look will be a more formal space. It is worth noting that even if you don’t like one raised panel door, you might be able to find another that you like. Keep looking!

I’m installing solid wood (cherry) raised panel cabinets. Base cabinets are medium brown and upper cabinets are hand-painted cream white. They were more expensive than trendy recessed panel doors. But I wanted solid wood doors. I studied cabinets for several months before making the final decision. Previously I owned recessed panel cabinets (maple and cherry) for two decades. Recessed panels do collect dust too. While I was happy with the appearance of my recessed cabinets, I found the center panels too vulnerable. They are fine for drawers, but raised panel feel better for door panels. Many raised panel doors have chipboard center covered with thin veneers. You need to consult somebody who knows wood products well if you want to go for the quality. It’s true that very few raised-panel doors are frameless. I didn’t have many door style choices because I chose Euro-style frameless. The ones in your photo look beautiful! Currently I am doing research on cabinet hardware that can help my new cabinets look timeless. You should design your kitchen based on what’s important for you and not by the trend unless you are selling your house in the next few years. For me, it was to have nature elements – I wanted to use solid wood and natural stone in my kitchen as much as possible.

I’m in the process of refining my kitchen cabinets and love the raised panel cabinet doors. It goes with flow of my home. I think the shakers are too flat and goes more with the modern white with gray walls which I don’t have in my home. But I’m in the same boat I don’t want to dust them everyday or want the dated look