Day: November 16, 2025

The Quiet Design Trend Transforming Australian Homes: Premium Cabinet Doors

In Australian kitchens and bathrooms, a subtle shift is underway. Homeowners are moving past flat-pack sameness and returning to a focus on craftsmanship, durability and personalised design. And at the centre of this movement? Cabinet doors.

While they may seem like a small detail, cabinet doors account for more visual space than nearly any other surface in a kitchen. In 2025, renovators and builders are treating them as a hero feature rather than an afterthought. Here’s why cabinet doors have become one of the most impactful upgrades in modern home design.

1. The Rise of Customisation and Bespoke Joinery

Australian homeowners are embracing the idea that cabinetry should match the character of the home—not the other way around. Instead of choosing from limited, mass-produced options, renovators are turning to custom-made doors that offer:

  • Exact sizing for existing cabinets
  • Unique profiles such as shaker, V-groove, bevelled or ultra-minimalist
  • Premium materials like MDF, solid timber, or metal

Custom cabinet doors allow renovators to refresh an entire kitchen without ripping out the internal carcasses—a cost-savvy upgrade with massive aesthetic payoff.

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Shelby Jean Turner, 87, of Audubon Park

Peacefully on November 13, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.  A longtime resident of Audubon Park, NJ, Shelby was 87.

Beloved wife of 58 years to the late Richard E. Turner.  Loving mother of Shari Larsen, Edward A. (Debbie) Turner and the late Shelby Denise Davidson.  She is also survived by six grandchildren: Brandon (Melissa), Ryan, Michael, Daniel (Cynthia), Brian (Rachel) and Rebecca (James) and 14 great grandchildren: Andru, Shelby, Trevor, Corey, Oliver, Deacon, Richard, Ethan, Austin, Elliott, Everett, Lucy, Bennett and Melody.  Sister of the late Patricia (the late Joseph) Grabowski and the late David (Michelle) Hoard.  She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other loving family members.

Shelby was born in Florence, AL and spent her early childhood years there.  Family was everything to her, especially her time spent with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Shelby was a 25 year employee with Virtua Hospital and a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star.  She was a frequent traveler, spending many vacations in tropical locations.  She was also an avid movie goer and loved the casinos.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Monday, November 17, 10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 820 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ.  Funeral service will follow at 12:00 Noon.  Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Shelby’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project (https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org) and/or the Alzheimer’s Association (https://donorservices.alz.org).

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Camden County roadwork projects

Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of November 17 to November 21. 

“Motorists should plan ahead to take alternate routes and give themselves plenty of time to get to their destinations,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “Also, remember that when you’re traveling through a construction area, please slow down and stay alert for crew members and debris.”

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