In-frame kitchens
The look of bespoke cabinetry, for less. Doors set inside a solid face frame, true in-frame or mock in-frame, in painted and timber finishes — the classic British country-house kitchen.
Fourteen ways to do in-frame.
Price guide: a typical 13-unit L-shaped kitchen in the lowest-priced colour, units only. £ under £2,350 · ££ £2,350–£2,650 · £££ over £2,650.
Colour illustration
Swatch colours are approximate on screen. Order a sample door to see the real finish.
In-frame, explained.
What is an in-frame kitchen
In a true in-frame kitchen each door sits inside a solid timber face frame on the front of the cabinet, rather than over it. It is how traditional cabinetmakers built kitchens, and it gives a crafted, furniture-like finish. Mock in-frame doors recreate the look with a frame detail on the door itself, at a lower price and with standard cabinets.
Painted, timber and beaded
In-frame kitchens are usually painted, often in a paint-to-order colour, and many can be repainted later. Beaded frames add a fine moulded edge for a more traditional look; plain frames suit a simpler style. Every in-frame kitchen we sell arrives rigid, with the doors fitted and hung in the frame.
Handles, hinges and worktops
Knobs, cup handles and latches in aged brass, pewter or black suit an in-frame kitchen, and visible butt hinges are part of the look on true in-frame ranges. Solid oak, quartz and marble-effect worktops all suit the style, and a dresser or larder cupboard completes it.
What an in-frame kitchen costs
We sell in-frame kitchens from Second Nature, Kitchen Stori and Burbidge, and a typical 13-unit L-shaped in-frame kitchen starts from £2,386 with us. True in-frame costs more than mock in-frame. Send us your measurements and we will plan your in-frame kitchen free, with 3D images and an itemised quote.
In-frame kitchens: common questions.
What is the difference between in-frame and mock in-frame?
A true in-frame kitchen has doors set inside a separate face frame on the cabinet. Mock in-frame doors have the frame detail on the door itself, giving a similar look at a lower price.
Can in-frame kitchens be painted to order?
Many of our in-frame ranges can be painted to order in a wide choice of colours. Each range page shows its colours.
Is an in-frame kitchen worth the extra cost?
It gives the look of a bespoke, furniture-made kitchen. Mock in-frame ranges, such as Mornington Beaded Vale, Ellesmere and Chartwell, give a similar look for less.
Do in-frame kitchens have less storage?
Slightly: the face frame takes a little space at the front of each cabinet. Your designer plans around it and can suggest larders and pan drawers to make the most of the room.
How much does an in-frame kitchen cost?
A typical 13-unit L-shaped in-frame kitchen starts from £2,386 as a guide (units only, including VAT). Each range shows the price of that same kitchen so you can compare them fairly.
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