Those of you who know me best know that I am a total and complete cabinet nerd. I realize that most people don’t find cabinets as EXCITING, FASCINATING OR FABULOUS as I do…but, hey, we all have our hang-ups, right?! 

Just a few years ago my husband and I opened a whole new Oklahoma company with my guilty pleasure in mind: Wilshire Cabinet + Co was born! From kitchens and baths to great rooms and laundries – and even the great outdoors – when you need fine cabinetry there is always something unique and custom that our amazing team can create for your new home or remodel. 

Those of you who know me best know that I am a total and complete cabinet nerd. I realize that most people don’t find cabinets as EXCITING, FASCINATING OR FABULOUS as I do…but, hey, we all have our hang-ups, right?! 

Just a few years ago my husband and I opened a whole new Oklahoma company with my guilty pleasure in mind: Wilshire Cabinet + Co was born! From kitchens and baths to great rooms and laundries – and even the great outdoors – when you need fine cabinetry there is always something unique and custom that our amazing team can create for your new home or remodel. 

As I see it, there is nothing wrong with a clean, crisp, white, Shaker kitchen. But if that’s not for you, then there are bold colors, statement hardware, integrated lighting, and, most recently new, unexpected finishes and textures for your cabinet doors and drawers. I have followed the growing momentum in Europe and now in the US; non-traditional, textural elements are being used to make a design statement. This is no trend. Now that we have harnessed this technology, I believe texture is here to stay! 

And so, I am thrilled to share some very exciting news from the cabinetry world with you. Our partners at Plato Woodwork, Inc. have long been revered as one of the top fine-finished custom cabinets in the United States, and 125 years of excellence and innovation has brought them to their newest launch: THE COLLECTION.

Showcasing textures in simple geometry, with innovative forms and function, the surfaces will captivate your senses. Focusing on unique textures for every door and drawer, this collection is the boldest step that the domestic cabinetry industry has ever made. It debuts with eight texture families: Crete, Crinkle, Hide, Ripple, Shine, Surf, Talc and Timber in a total of 28 finishes.  

Modern.

This elegant master bathroom showcases The Collection’s textures, balancing the room’s expansive windows and light-toned sleek, hard surfaces. The modern yet timeless cabinetry uses Split Walnut from the Timber family to lend rich, warm tones and rustic depth to the space. The panels framing the cabinets are in soft Black from the Talc family, which not only provides drama, but is uniquely well-suited to a bathroom setting with its low maintenance and extreme durability.

Perfection.

This contemporary kitchen mixes four textures from THE COLLECTION to create a serene, inviting, and modern space. The wooded lot was incorporated into the space via the large picture windows, allowing natural light to flood the room. The neutral color palette of warm grays, white, and walnut complement the textures themselves and create a space that is bold yet familiar.  The perimeter was designed in matte Gray from the Talc family, a smart soft-touch material with anti-fingerprint and scratch-resistant properties. The subtle leather texture of Hide, in combination with the raised walnut countertop and waterfall edge, makes the island a stunning workspace, perfect for entertaining. The walnut bar cabinetry was done in the heavily textured Surf material which acts as a feature piece and adds a pop of character.

TIMBER: With an unprecedented physical depth of surface, Timber gives reference to wood’s rugged origins while providing an unexpected richness and sophistication.

HIDE: Elevate your design with the subtle texture of Hide. Sophisticated with a hint of masculinity, it’s an instant classic.

TALC: Not to be underestimated, the velvety soft touch of Talc is as functional as it is beautiful.

SURF: Like the rippling surface of the ocean, the depth and flow of Surf will add visual and physical interest to any space. It is a statement surface with organic roots.

Wilshire Cabinet + Co is proud to be the exclusive Plato Woodwork Inc dealer in Oklahoma. THE COLLECTION kitchen by Plato, that debuted at the 2019 Architectural Digest Show in NYC, will be on permanent display at the Wilshire Cabinet + Co Gallery in January. As I always say, “friends don’t let friends drink and design,” so finish off that eggnog, pop that bottle of champagne, and let’s meet at the gallery in the New Year to celebrate this spectacular collection! 

CHEERS! Travis Morelock 

Co-Owner, Wilshire Cabinet + Co