Fixer Upper's Joanna Gaines Was Way Ahead Of One Of Today's Unique Cabinet Trends

"Fixer Upper" star Joanna Gaines knows a thing or two about interior design, so it's no surprise that she seems to possess the gift of unknowingly predicting trends before they take off. In Season 1, Episode 9 of "Fixer Upper: Welcome Home," which was entitled "Minty Green Flipper Upper," Gaines incorporated a future trend when she used antique wooden cabinet doors. She installed these over spice niches as part of a stunning kitchen upgrade. The doors feature glass windows so that you can see what's inside of the cabinets, too. Check them out in the third image on Joanna Gaines' Instagram post. Using reclaimed vintage materials for cabinets is set to be popular throughout 2025, demonstrating how Gaines was ahead of the times.

This trend is not only aesthetically pleasing, but it is also an easy way to make your home more eco-friendly. Using vintage wooden cabinet doors rather than purchasing brand new ones helps cut down on deforestation and other environmentally harmful byproducts of lumber processing and shipping. Because of these benefits, you might be interested in trying the trend out for yourself. Luckily, you do not have to be an interior design expert like Gaines to add similar antique wooden cabinet doors into your own home. Instead, you can take a practical approach to this kitchen cabinet design trend.

The antique spice cabinet niche doors Joanna Gaines shared in her Instagram post add unique character to the newly remodeled kitchen. This is much of the appeal of the trend of using these worn wooden decor elements. You might benefit from using similar doors to add a touch of personality to your cabinets or niches, too. There are a few options you can choose from to get the look. For one, you may want to consider browsing your local antique shops for similar doors. You can often find glass cabinet doors with wooden frames on stand alone antique home furniture pieces there. If you are able to find some that are the exact size you need to cover a cabinet or niche in your home, you could detach them to repurpose for that use.

Alternatively, you also have the option to browse online marketplaces for antique cabinet doors like the ones Gaines installed on the "Fixer Upper: Welcome Home" episode. There are a few listed for sale on Etsy, like the French Antique Walnut Wood Door from YesteryearAntiqueOR. If you would rather purchase your cabinet doors elsewhere, feel free to browse your preferred online marketplace for options. Just remember to make sure the measurements of the doors align with the size you need for your cabinet or niche. Once you make your purchase, you might want to apply wood stain to achieve the exact finish you desire. To do this properly, sand the wood and clean thoroughly, apply the stain, wipe off the excess residue, and seal the wood.