Shaker Cabinets at Pepperwood: The 42-Inch Uppers in Every Kitchen
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Pepperwood kitchens come with Shaker cabinets on top, per Lennar's feature list. The builder's exact words are ""Shaker Style 42” upper cabinets choice of colors."" This guide explains what Shaker cabinets are, what 42-inch uppers mean for storage, how to pick a color, and what to check on your tour.
What Shaker Cabinets Are
A Shaker cabinet door is simple. It has a flat center panel with a plain square frame around it. There is no curved trim, no raised middle and no carving. The look is clean and works with many styles, from modern to farmhouse.
Here is how to spot one:
Look at the door edge. You will see four flat frame pieces around a flat, recessed center.
Run your finger across it. The center sits a little lower than the frame.
Look for straight lines. A Shaker door has square corners, not arches.
At Pepperwood, Lennar names the style on its kitchen list: ""Shaker Style 42” upper cabinets choice of colors.""
What 42-Inch Upper Cabinets Mean
The ""42”"" in Lennar's list is the height of the upper cabinets, in inches. Uppers are the cabinets that hang on the wall above your counters.
Taller uppers give you more shelf space up high. They also reach closer to the ceiling, so there is less empty wall above them.
Lennar lists ""9'4"" ceilings"" at Pepperwood. On your tour, look at how much space sits above the uppers. Some people like a gap for decor. Others like the cabinets to look like they go all the way up.
Tips for living with tall uppers:
Keep a step stool handy. The top shelf is a reach for most people.
Put daily items low. Plates and glasses on the bottom shelf. Party platters up top.
Use the top for storage bins. Labeled bins make the high shelf easy to use.
Shaker Cabinets and ""Choice of Colors""
Lennar's list says ""choice of colors"" for the upper cabinets. That means you pick from the builder's color options. Ask your builder rep:
Which colors are offered at Pepperwood?
Do the lower cabinets and island come in the same colors?
Is every color the same price?
When do I have to choose, and can I change my mind?
Your cabinet color sets the tone for the whole kitchen. It sits right next to the quartz. Lennar lists ""2 cm Quartz countertops,"" a ""Full Quartz Backsplash"" and a ""Quartz Waterfall Island"" in every Pepperwood kitchen. Read how the quartz backsplash works under these cabinets before you choose.
A Simple Way to Pick a Color
Start with the quartz. Look at the counter and backsplash sample first. It covers a lot of surface.
Hold the cabinet sample next to it. Do it in daylight and under the kitchen's lights.
Think about the floor. Ask what flooring comes in the kitchen and put that sample in the mix.
Look at the walls. Lennar lists ""Designer Sherwin Williams paint."" Ask for the standard wall color.
Live with it for a day. Take photos and look again the next morning.
The Rest of the Kitchen
Shaker uppers are one part of a full kitchen list. Lennar also lists, for every Pepperwood plan:
A stainless steel package with a ""Wall Oven/Microwave Combo, 5 Burner Cooktop Designer Hood over cooktop, Dishwasher, and Side by Side Refrigerator""
""Recessed LED overhead lighting""
""Single bowl stainless steel kitchen sink""
""Garbage Disposal""
""Gourmet Kitchen""
In Lennar's room tours, the Coral Bay kitchen has ""ample cabinetry for tucked-away storage."" The Beachstone and Driftwood kitchens show ""stylish cabinetry and a spacious center island.""
The Marshlight adds a café beside the kitchen. If you want to know how an eat-in spot like that works, read our post on café spaces and breakfast nooks.
Shaker Cabinets in Each Pepperwood Plan
Plan | Kitchen notes from Lennar |
|---|---|
Beachstone | Center island that ""doubles as a convenient breakfast bar"" |
Driftwood | Same kitchen description as the Beachstone in Lennar's room tour |
Coral Bay | ""A versatile center island, ample cabinetry for tucked-away storage"" |
Marshlight | Kitchen with island, next to a café |
The Shaker uppers and the included list are the same on all four plans. The kitchen shape and size are what change.
Caring for Shaker Cabinets
The flat center panel on a Shaker door has a small edge where it meets the frame. Dust and grease can settle there. Here is how to keep them clean:
Wipe doors with a soft cloth and mild soap and water.
Use a soft brush or cotton swab for the inside corners of the frame.
Dry them after wiping. Do not let water sit on the wood or finish.
Skip harsh cleaners. Ask the builder for the cabinet maker's care guide.
Wipe near the cooktop more often. Cooking grease builds up there.
Matching the Rest of the Home
Shaker doors have flat, square lines. At Pepperwood, other trim in the home has a similar square look. Lennar lists ""2 panel square interior doors"" and ""5 1/2"" Modern Square Edge baseboards."" Read about the square-edge trim and doors inside Pepperwood homes to see how the pieces fit together.
Shaker Cabinets vs Other Door Styles
Style | What it looks like | Feel |
|---|---|---|
Shaker | Flat recessed center, square frame | Clean and simple |
Flat slab | One flat panel, no frame | Very modern |
Raised panel | Center panel that sticks out, often with curves | More formal |
Lennar's Pepperwood list names the Shaker style for the uppers. Ask your rep whether the lower cabinets and island match it.
Want to compare counter materials too? See the real differences between quartz and granite.
Extras That Are Not on the List
Some kitchen extras are common questions with Shaker cabinets. None of these appear on Lennar's Pepperwood feature list, so do not assume they come with the home:
Crown molding along the top of the uppers.
Under-cabinet lights that shine on the counter.
Pull-out trash drawers or spice pull-outs.
Glass-front doors on a few upper cabinets.
Ask your builder rep whether any of these can be added, what they cost, and whether they must be chosen before building starts. Get every change in writing on your contract or change order.
Questions to Ask on Your Tour
Are the lower cabinets and island also Shaker style?
What hardware comes on the doors and drawers?
Do the uppers have adjustable shelves?
Are there cabinets over the refrigerator?
What does the warranty say about cabinet doors and hinges?
Common Questions
What are Shaker cabinets?
Shaker cabinets have doors with a flat, recessed center panel and a plain square frame. Lennar lists ""Shaker Style 42” upper cabinets"" at Pepperwood.
How tall are the upper cabinets at Pepperwood?
Lennar lists 42-inch upper cabinets in the kitchen.
Can I choose my cabinet color at Pepperwood?
Lennar's list says ""choice of colors."" Ask your builder rep which colors are offered and when you need to choose.
Do all four Pepperwood plans have Shaker cabinets?
Yes. Lennar's included feature list is the same on the Beachstone, Driftwood, Coral Bay and Marshlight.
What countertops go with the Shaker cabinets?
Lennar lists 2 cm quartz countertops, a full quartz backsplash and a quartz waterfall island.
How do I clean Shaker cabinet doors?
Use a soft cloth with mild soap and water, a soft brush for the frame corners, and dry them after. Follow the cabinet maker's care guide.
Open the Cabinets Yourself
Cabinets are best judged by opening them. Call 561-704-0091 or set a time to see Pepperwood kitchens. See the four plans on the Pepperwood plans and homes page.
Related reading: Quartz Backsplash at Pepperwood: What Lennar's Full Quartz Backsplash Means · Baseboard Styles: The Square-Edge Trim and Doors Inside Pepperwood Homes · Quartz vs. Granite Countertops: What's Actually Different