With new door styles, finishes and updated “mechanics,” Aristokraft Cabinetry adds a classic spin on contemporary style Classic Charm Meets Urban Chic

Chicago, Ill. (April. 11, 2008) — Aristokraft Cabinetry introduces classic charm to urban chic with new 2008 products unveiled at the 2008 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, April 11-13 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Aristokraft is part of the MasterBrand Cabinets Inc. booth (# S5043). The 2008 line introduces a new look for the brand with clean, simple designs offering a sophisticated, updated style. “We value creating products to meet the needs of customers,” said Cathy Hitz, Group Brand Manager, Aristokraft Cabinetry. “Growing in significance to the cabinetry market is the Gen X audience, who are often first-time home buyers and strong consumers. We want to offer fresh, modern options to meet their design style, yet maintain the value, quality and good taste that exemplify Aristokraft.”

Modern Door Styles

Designed to complement a traditional home or a city-style loft, the Teagan door style offers a blank canvas for those who want to personalize their kitchen. Its simple design embraces a variety of textures and finishes to emphasize both elegant and bolder styling. The door style is constructed with a full overlay and veneer slab panel. It is available in Autumn, Fawn, Natural, Rouge and Saddle finishes.

At first glance, the Roxburgh door style, with beaded center panel shakers, seems like a classic staple for Global Cottage or Farmhouse styles, but the Roxburgh door style takes on a new twist for this younger consumer. “When our design group looked at introducing a beadboard door, they took a close look at today’s design needs,” says Hitz. “Roxburgh offers wider rails to better suit broader, more modern, design needs to make this door style less of a niche design so it can be embraced by more eclectic uses.” It is available in Autumn, Fawn, Natural, Rouge, Saddle, Cocoa Glaze, Harvest Glaze and Java Glaze. This fashionable door design is also available in White laminate with the new Ellsworth door style.

Keep My Busy Life Organized!

Many nights, the hustle and bustle doesn’t stop at the office. With social lives brewing, families waiting or stomachs rumbling, the last thing that you want to ask yourself is “Where did I leave my keys?” Thanks to the Aristokraft Wall Message Center, you can reclaim the kitchen counter and provide a safe home for all of life’s essentials. The cabinet is available in 30- and 36-inch heights and includes a magnetic whiteboard, key hooks, pencil holder and fixed Plexiglas fronted shelves. Incorporate this organization solution instead of a decorative panel by installing it as an end cabinet.

Like the toekick cabinet, the 3” Wide Base Filler Pullout offers a storage solution and makes the most out of every inch. The vertical cabinet features adjustable shelves with chrome rail sides and a full extension guide.

At Aristokraft, cabinet options are always being updated and improved. For example, the 9-inch Wide Base Pullout Pantry now features adjustable shelves, sleek chrome rail sides and full extension guides. The always popular Sink Base SuperCabinetTM is now available as a 30-inch wide model and accompanies the original 36-inch wide size.

“Engineered” Kitchen

Style should not be sacrificed for affordability, and Aristokraft stands by this claim by adding new glazes to the reasonably priced Radford and Avalon collections. The Java Glaze enhances Radford’s raised panel styling, which is a perfect complement for a traditional, cozy setting. Harvest Glaze makes the perfect companion for the relaxed ambiance of today’s casual décor. Both glaze options provide a cost-effective option for today’s style seekers.

About Aristokraft Cabinetry

Aristokraft Cabinetry is a division of MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc., the second-largest cabinet manufacturer in North America. Other MasterBrand cabinet divisions include Diamond, Decora, Omega, Kitchen Craft, HomeCrest, Schrock, Kemper and Kitchen Classics. MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc., is an operating unit of the consumer product company Fortune Brands Inc. (NYSE: FO). For more information on Aristokraft Cabinetry or to locate the showroom nearest you, visit www.aristokraft.com.