Traditional kitchens
Mouldings, cornice and painted detail for period homes and country cottages. Traditional, in-frame and glazed kitchens with the character of fitted furniture.
Sixteen ways to do traditional.
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.
Traditional kitchens, explained.
What makes a kitchen traditional
Traditional kitchens take their cue from fitted furniture: raised or moulded door panels, cornice and pelmet, decorative end panels and glazed display cabinets. In-frame cabinets, where the door sits inside a face frame, are the most traditional construction of all. The style suits period homes, cottages and farmhouses, and brings warmth to a new build.
Painted, timber and glazed
Painted finishes in heritage colours are the most popular choice, often painted to order. Timber doors show the grain and age gracefully. Glazed wall cabinets and dressers display china and glassware, and break up a long run of units. Every traditional kitchen we sell arrives rigid, with the doors fitted.
Handles and worktops
Knobs, cup handles and drop pulls in aged brass, pewter or antique bronze complete a traditional kitchen. Solid oak worktops are the classic match; marble-effect laminate and quartz give a smart, easy-care alternative.
What a traditional kitchen costs
We sell traditional kitchens from Second Nature, Kitchen Stori and Burbidge, and a typical 13-unit L-shaped traditional kitchen starts from £2,386 with us. Send us your measurements and we will plan your traditional kitchen free, with 3D images and an itemised quote.
Traditional kitchens: common questions.
What is a traditional kitchen?
A traditional kitchen has detailed doors, such as raised or moulded panels or an in-frame construction, with features like cornice, decorative end panels and glazed cabinets.
Which colours suit a traditional kitchen?
Heritage greens, blues, greys and creams are the classic choices. Many traditional ranges can be painted to order.
Do traditional kitchens take longer to arrive?
Kitchens in stocked painted colours usually arrive in 2–3 weeks. Painted-to-order kitchens take 5–6 weeks.
Can a traditional kitchen work in a modern home?
Yes. A painted traditional or in-frame kitchen with a quartz worktop and modern lighting gives character to a new build or extension.
How much does a traditional kitchen cost?
A typical 13-unit L-shaped traditional 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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