Shaker Style: 7 Simple Design Ideas to Borrow from the Shakers

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Here at Remodelista, we’ve long taken design inspiration from Shaker style—so we headed to the Canterbury Shaker Village to get a firsthand look. Here are a few ideas:

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3. Make the most of cabinets.

5. A coat of yellow paint brings in light.

6. Hang mirrors at an angle.

7. There's nothing a Shaker peg rail can't do.

In the Dwelling House: 16 Design Ideas to Steal from the Shakers For many more ideas, see the full story on Remodelista: