Rail and Stile Ratios

[Bodone]

Hello All,

Is there guidance or Golden Rule regarding Rail and Stile ratios/widths?

Some internal cupboard shaker style doors along a wall each 'gap' is aprox 1000mmx1050mm so 500/1050 doors (plus overlap). Will likely go for an intermediate/middle Rail.

First foray into shaker doors and i'm sure i'm overthinking it but just wondered if there was an easy rule to start from.

Thank you.

 

[Adam W.]

Take a look at George Walker and Jim Tolpin's website, you may find something there.

 

[Jacob]

Generally bottom rails are visibly wider than top, or stiles.
Some may follow arbitrary rules but not everybody. More about function, and what stock is available.

 

[Bodone]

Thank you for replying, as ever i'm overthinking it. If i've got the material and it looks right, it'll be fine.

Thanks both.

 

[Superduner]

My rule of thumb is that the rail spacing should be about the same as the width of the door, making the diagonals, if any, (is there a technical name for them?) at about 45 degrees