Shaker Cabinets Darien 10'x10' Kitchen $1350
An Introduction to Shaker Cabinets
Shaker cabinet making is an American Craft that started in the early 1800's. The original shaker families moved west and built their homes to be shaker-style cabins. The first shaker cabin was built in Darien, Georgia, USA.
Darien was named after the founders of the shaker cooperative, Albert Shaker and Daniel O'Connell. While searching for a good location for their communal farmhouse, Albert and Daniel settled on a spot in what is now Darien.
The present-day Darien is a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. It is situated just 20 miles east of the Atlanta city limits.
The shaker style of furniture is characterized by clean lines and simplicity. These lines are attractive, but do not use simple colors to convey the overall message. Shaker cabinet makers were renowned for their skill in carving and creating designs that featured intricate carvings. They used such methods as joining together pieces of wood and chiseling intricate designs into the wood.
Cabinet building in Darien includes basic carvings that are comparable to a Native American style of carving. They also have a dry-rubbed look that is not smooth. They also have a more traditional design with straight lines and detailed details that emphasize the beauty of their furniture.
A local shaker called Tara used a mixture of water and sterile to create a powder that was used to buff the wood. Carving is the process of using smooth cuts that make the piece much more desirable to a prospective buyer.
There are several types of shaker furniture that can be found in Darien. The first being shaker paneling, which isfinished using the method of paper sheathing and the second being the shaker porch set, which are a living room set with a combination of shaker paneling and stained pine finish.
Darien offers a plethora of native American furnishings and accent pieces that are made from stone, wood, or fiberboard. Darien offers a variety of craftsmen that can work on any size project that you want done. This gives you a wide variety of options when choosing shaker cabinet makers in Darien, Georgia.