Shaker is the safe, versatile choice; in-frame is the most traditional and the most expensive; handleless is the cleanest modern look; and modern slab doors are the most affordable. The prices below are for the units of a typical 13-unit L-shaped kitchen, including VAT, from the ranges we sell.
Shaker
A five-piece door: a square frame around a flat centre panel. It suits period homes and new builds alike, and painted Shakers come in the widest choice of colours. A typical kitchen starts at £2,015 and half of our 44 Shaker ranges come in under £2,430.
In-frame
The doors sit inside a frame fixed to the front of the cabinets, like traditional cabinetry. It looks substantial and handcrafted, but the frame takes a little space from each cupboard, and more work goes into making it. A typical kitchen starts at £2,387 and half of our 13 in-frame ranges are under £2,667; solid timber versions go up to about £5,000.
Handleless
No handles on the doors: you open them from a recess or rail running along the top of the doors and between the drawers. It gives long, clean lines and suits open-plan rooms. A typical kitchen starts at £2,032 and half of our 20 handleless ranges are under £2,591. The rails and their corners come in metal finishes to match your taps.
Modern slab
Flat doors in matt, gloss or woodgrain, with handles of your choice. The simplest construction and the lowest prices: a typical kitchen starts at £1,962 and half of our 15 modern ranges are under £2,210.
Which to choose
- Period home, or you want a kitchen that won't date: Shaker, or in-frame if the budget allows.
- Open-plan living space, or a minimal look: handleless.
- Tightest budget, or a rental: modern slab.
- Family kitchen: matt and painted finishes hide fingerprints better than high gloss.