Unfinished RTA Shaker Full Door Base Cabinets

Unfinished Maple Shaker Full Height Door Base Cabinets

Unfinished Maple Shaker Full Height Door Base Cabinets provide one large, flexible storage compartment beneath a countertop. Because there is no working top drawer, the cabinet offers a taller interior opening for cookware, small appliances, serving pieces, household supplies, and other items that do not fit efficiently inside drawers.

These cabinets are also especially popular for fireplace built-ins, entertainment centers, offices, laundry rooms, utility spaces, and other projects where a standard 24-inch cabinet depth may project too far into the room.

Every American Made Cabinets Unfinished Maple Shaker Full Height Door Base Cabinet is built in Louisiana using solid maple face frames, solid maple Shaker door frames, maple plywood recessed center panels, and durable birch plywood cabinet boxes.

We never use particleboard, MDF, HDF, or other engineered wood products in our cabinet construction. Every cabinet is built with real hardwood and plywood components for dependable everyday use and long-term durability.

Each cabinet features framed, partial-overlay construction, finished ends, pre-hung doors, soft-close concealed hinges, adjustable shelving, our pocket-hole Ready-to-Assemble system, and a 20-year warranty.

Why Choose a Full Height Door Base Cabinet?

A Full Height Door Base Cabinet is useful when one large storage opening is more valuable than a working top drawer. The uninterrupted vertical space makes it easier to store bulky, tall, or unusually shaped items.

These cabinets are commonly used for:

• Stand mixers
• Stock pots and Dutch ovens
• Slow cookers and air fryers
• Mixing bowls
• Large baking dishes
• Serving platters
• Food-storage containers
• Cleaning and household supplies
• Media equipment in built-ins

The adjustable shelf allows the interior to be arranged for the items you plan to store and changed later as your needs evolve.

Full Height Door and Standard Base Cabinets Are Different

A Standard Base Cabinet includes a working top drawer above the lower door compartment. A Full Height Door Base Cabinet omits the drawer and provides one taller interior opening.

Choose a Standard Base Cabinet when you want convenient storage for utensils and smaller items. Choose a Full Height Door Base Cabinet when tall appliances, large cookware, or flexible uninterrupted storage are more important.

Popular for Fireplace Built-Ins

Full Height Door Base Cabinets are extremely popular for cabinetry installed on one or both sides of a fireplace. Many fireplaces project approximately 18 inches from the wall, although the actual depth varies by fireplace and construction.

A standard 24-inch-deep base cabinet may extend beyond the face of a shallower fireplace. Reducing the cabinet depth allows the doors and countertop to align more closely with the fireplace projection, creating a cleaner, more intentional built-in appearance.

Reduced-depth Full Height Door Base Cabinets work well as the lower storage portion of:

• Fireplace built-ins
• Entertainment centers
• Media walls
• Bookcase installations
• Living-room storage
• Home offices
• Craft and hobby spaces
• Shallow utility areas

They can support a countertop, open shelving, bookcases, display cabinets, or other built-in components above.

Free Depth Reduction on Cabinets 24 Inches Wide and Larger

Full Height Door Base Cabinets that are 24 inches wide or larger can be reduced in depth at no additional charge.

An 18-inch depth option is available directly on the product page. Other reduced depths are also available at no additional charge.

To request another depth, leave a note with your order or contact American Made Cabinets by phone or email before ordering. The requested depth should be confirmed as part of the complete layout so the cabinet, countertop, surrounding trim, and adjoining built-in components align properly.

Depth reduction changes the usable interior space, so consider both the finished appearance and the items that will be stored inside the cabinet.

Planning Cabinets Beside a Fireplace

Before ordering cabinets for a fireplace wall, measure the fireplace projection and both surrounding spaces independently. Do not assume the left and right sides are identical or that the walls are perfectly square.

Verify:

• The fireplace projection from the wall
• The width of each surrounding nook
• The cabinet depth needed for the desired alignment
• The planned countertop depth and overhang
• Baseboard and trim conditions
• Electrical outlet and media-connection locations
• Door-opening clearance
• Required fillers
• Fireplace manufacturer clearance requirements

Always follow the fireplace manufacturer’s required clearances for combustible materials. Cabinet dimensions, countertops, shelving, and decorative trim should be planned around those requirements.

Professional Recommendation

For kitchen use, combine Full Height Door Base Cabinets with Standard Base Cabinets and 3 Drawer Base Cabinets instead of repeating one configuration throughout the room. Drawer bases improve access to frequently used cookware, while Full Height Door Base Cabinets provide flexible storage for larger items.

For fireplace built-ins, measure the actual fireplace projection before choosing the cabinet depth. The goal is usually to prevent the cabinet fronts and countertop from extending unnecessarily beyond the fireplace face.

For help coordinating cabinet types, depth, fillers, symmetry, clearances, and the complete room arrangement, review our Cabinet Layout and Design Guide.

Partial-Overlay Shaker Styling

Partial-overlay construction leaves more of the solid hardwood face frame visible, giving each cabinet opening clear definition and adding a classic, furniture-inspired appearance.

This style works especially well in traditional, Craftsman, farmhouse, cottage, and transitional kitchens and built-ins.

No Center Stile on Double-Door Cabinets

All American Made Cabinets double-door cabinets are built without a center stile. When both doors are open, the cabinet provides one uninterrupted opening for easier access to large cookware, appliances, media equipment, storage containers, and other oversized items.

Why Choose Unfinished Maple?

Unfinished Maple gives you control over the final cabinet color and sheen. The exterior can be painted, stained, or clear-finished to coordinate with fireplaces, shelving, trim, furniture, countertops, flooring, and other permanent materials.

Common finishing choices include:

• A clear protective finish that preserves the natural maple appearance
• A transparent or semi-transparent stain
• A custom paint color
• A finish selected to match existing woodwork
• A project-specific designer color

Maple has a smooth, tight grain that works well with paint and clear finishes. Staining requires careful preparation because maple can absorb color unevenly.

Review our Cabinet Finishing Guide for Unfinished Maple Cabinets before selecting products or beginning preparation.

Finish the Exterior, Not the Prefinished Interior

The cabinet exterior arrives unfinished and should receive a complete protective finish before normal use. The cabinet interior already has a clear natural protective finish and should not be painted or stained.

Before finishing the exterior:

• Inspect all cabinet components
• Remove sanding dust and surface contamination
• Follow the finish manufacturer’s preparation instructions
• Test the complete finishing system first
• Allow each coat to dry and cure properly
• Finish doors, face frames, and exposed panels evenly

Use a coordinated finishing system and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for compatibility, application, and curing.

Why American-Made Construction Matters

Building cabinets in Louisiana gives American Made Cabinets closer control over material selection, machining, construction, inspection, packaging, and overall consistency.

Every cabinet is built to the same construction standards using real hardwood and plywood components rather than particleboard or fiberboard cabinet parts.

Built with Hardwood and Plywood

Construction features include:

• Built in Louisiana
• Solid maple face frames
• Solid maple Shaker door frames
• Maple plywood recessed center panels
• Durable birch plywood cabinet boxes
• Framed, partial-overlay construction
• Soft-close concealed hinges
• Adjustable shelving
• Finished cabinet ends
• Pre-hung cabinet doors
• Pocket-hole Ready-to-Assemble construction
• No center stile on double-door cabinets
• Free depth reduction on widths 24 inches and larger
• No particleboard, MDF, HDF, or other engineered wood products
• 20-year warranty

Before You Order

Before ordering an Unfinished Maple Shaker Full Height Door Base Cabinet, verify:

• The required cabinet width
• The required cabinet depth
• The items you plan to store
• Adjacent cabinet and appliance locations
• Countertop dimensions and overhang
• Door-opening clearance
• Nearby walls, islands, fireplaces, and trim
• Electrical and media connections for built-ins
• Walkway clearance
• Required fillers
• Fireplace clearances when applicable

For reduced-depth orders, select the 18-inch option on the product page or leave the requested depth in the order notes. You may also contact American Made Cabinets by phone or email to confirm another depth before ordering.

After completing the layout, verify your dimensions using our How to Measure for Cabinets guide.

For a new home, open room, or complete renovation, follow How to Measure for New Construction or Total Renovations.

If the existing flooring will remain, review How to Measure for Cabinets When Keeping Existing Flooring.

Prepare for Assembly and Installation

Unfinished Maple Shaker Full Height Door Base Cabinets are Ready-to-Assemble and use our pocket-hole system to help align the cabinet components before fastening.

Inspect all components before assembly, work on a clean and protected surface, and confirm that the cabinet is square before installing it.

Review our Cabinet Installation Tips and Professional Advice before beginning installation.

You can also visit the Cabinet Learning Center for assembly manuals and additional guidance on planning, measuring, finishing, construction, and installation.

Frequently Asked Questions About Unfinished Maple Shaker Full Height Door Base Cabinets

What is a Full Height Door Base Cabinet?

A Full Height Door Base Cabinet does not include a working top drawer. The full-height door provides access to one taller storage compartment for large cookware, appliances, serving pieces, and other bulky items.

Is this the same as a Standard Base Cabinet?

No. A Standard Base Cabinet includes a working top drawer. A Full Height Door Base Cabinet provides one taller interior opening without the drawer.

Why are these cabinets popular beside fireplaces?

Reduced-depth Full Height Door Base Cabinets can align more closely with the projection of a fireplace, creating enclosed storage without allowing the cabinetry to extend unnecessarily into the room.

Can the cabinet depth be reduced?

Yes. Cabinets 24 inches wide and larger can be reduced in depth at no additional charge.

Is an 18-inch depth available?

Yes. An 18-inch depth option is available directly on the product page.

Can I request a depth other than 18 inches?

Yes. Other reduced depths are available at no additional charge. Leave the requested depth in the order notes or contact American Made Cabinets by phone or email before ordering.

Do double-door cabinets have a center stile?

No. All double-door cabinets are built without a center stile, creating one uninterrupted opening for easier access.

Does the cabinet include adjustable shelving?

Yes. Adjustable shelving allows the interior to be arranged for cookware, appliances, media equipment, household supplies, and other items of different heights.

Can the cabinet exterior be painted or stained?

Yes. The unfinished maple exterior can be painted, stained, or clear-finished after proper preparation and testing.

Should the cabinet interior be painted or stained?

No. The interior already has a clear natural protective finish and should not be painted or stained.

Do these cabinets contain particleboard or MDF?

No. We never use particleboard, MDF, HDF, or other engineered wood products in our cabinet construction.

Are these Ready-to-Assemble cabinets?

Yes. Each cabinet uses our pocket-hole Ready-to-Assemble construction system for accurate alignment and assembly.

Flexible Storage for Kitchens and Custom Built-Ins

Unfinished Maple Shaker Full Height Door Base Cabinets combine uninterrupted storage, American-made hardwood and plywood construction, no-center-stile access, adjustable shelving, free reduced-depth options on widths 24 inches and larger, and complete control over the final exterior finish.

Browse the available widths and depth options below, then choose each cabinet according to its storage purpose, location, surrounding clearances, and role within the complete layout.

If your kitchen or built-in plan is not finalized, use our Free Cabinet Design Service to have your measurements and proposed arrangement reviewed before ordering.