Shaker kitchens
Simplicity, utility and honesty — the original Shaker principles behind a style with strong, clean lines. At home in a new build or a period house, in timber or painted finishes.
Forty-six ways to do Shaker.
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.
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Shaker, explained.
What makes a Shaker kitchen
A Shaker kitchen door is a flat centre panel set inside a plain square frame. The style comes from the Shaker communities of 19th-century America, who valued simple, well-made furniture with nothing added for show. That restraint is why Shaker kitchens suit a Victorian terrace, a barn conversion and a new build equally well. Variations on the theme include beaded frames, v-groove centre panels, slimmer "micro" frames for a more modern look, and in-frame Shaker, where the door sits inside a cabinet face frame.
Timber, painted or wrapped
Solid timber Shaker doors, usually ash or oak, show the grain through the paint and can be painted to order in almost any colour. One-piece painted doors in MDF or HDF give a smoother, more even finish at a lower price, and foil-wrapped Shakers are the most budget-friendly and easy to wipe clean. Every Shaker kitchen we sell arrives rigid, with the doors fitted and the cabinets colour-coordinated to the door where the range allows.
Handles and worktops
Cup handles and knobs keep a Shaker kitchen traditional; slim bar handles or a handleless rail make it feel contemporary. Solid oak worktops are the classic pairing, while quartz or marble-effect laminate brightens a painted Shaker.
What a Shaker kitchen costs
We sell Shaker kitchens from Second Nature, Kitchen Stori, Burbidge, BA Pronto and TKC, and a typical 13-unit L-shaped Shaker kitchen starts from £2,014 with us. Timber and paint-to-order doors cost more than stocked painted colours. Send us your measurements and we will plan your Shaker kitchen free, with 3D images and an itemised quote.
Shaker kitchens: common questions.
What is a Shaker kitchen?
A Shaker kitchen has doors with a simple square frame around a flat centre panel. The style suits almost any home, from cottages to new builds.
Painted or timber Shaker?
Painted Shaker doors give a smooth, even colour, and many ranges can be painted to order. Timber and real wood veneer doors show the grain and can be repainted later.
What is the difference between Shaker and in-frame?
A Shaker door sits on the front of the cabinet. An in-frame door sits inside a face frame, so you see a frame round every door. It looks more like freestanding furniture and costs more.
What is a micro or slim Shaker?
A Shaker door with a narrower frame, usually 20–50mm instead of about 70–95mm. It looks more contemporary and suits handleless rails.
Is a foil Shaker as good as a painted one?
Foil-wrapped doors are tougher against knocks and cost less, but can’t be repainted. Painted doors give a deeper colour and can be touched up or refreshed later.
How much does a Shaker kitchen cost?
A typical 13-unit L-shaped Shaker kitchen starts from £2,014 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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