https://kitchenkit.co.uk/blog/article/choosing-the-right-kitchen-style/
11th June 2025
A home is for living in - a sentiment that is reflected in the growing drive for bespoke and individual design elements throughout the home, including the kitchen. Kitchen designs are now significantly focused on striking a balance between style, functionality and longevity, creating spaces that combine individual tastes with materials that withstand the test of time, helping to keep kitchens stylish for years to come.
Kitchen cabinets play a vital role in creating that desired aesthetic. They are a prominent long-term feature of any kitchen, so careful thought and planning is required to ensure they complement the overall style of the kitchen.
So, what different styles exist? Whether you’re learning the trade or doing some home DIY, here’s Kitchen Kit’s handy overview of the styles available.
A traditional classic that has been popular for centuries, Shaker style kitchens offer timeless elegance without the extravagance. With its flat centre panels and straight lines, the simplistic design of the Shaker cabinet can be tailored to a range of décor and add a classic charm to your kitchen for years to come. Great for traditional, country, or heritage kitchen styles.
It might have no fuss and no frills, but the sleek slab is hugely versatile and packs a punch with its straightforward design. Its flat-panel doors, clean lines and smooth surfaces give the kitchen an uncluttered and streamlined feel; the lack of decorative details makes it super easy to clean and maintain; and it’s exceptionally easy to customise with a variety of components for a unique yet long-lasting look. Perfect for those after a more modern, contemporary aesthetic.
Want a more modern, minimalist feel to your kitchen? Look no further than the handleless J-Pull. By integrating the handle as a j-shaped groove in the door or drawer, the J-Pull offers the best of both worlds – keeping the traditional handle-like feel while maintaining a handle-free look, giving the kitchen an overall sleek and streamlined finish. Enhance the minimalist look to your tastes with simple fixtures and clean colours. Ideal for those after a simple and uncluttered aesthetic.
Like the J-Pull, handleless kitchens are popular with those planning to achieve a sleek and minimal contemporary look. Where the J-Pull offers an integrated handle, true handleless kitchens utilise a slim rail or lip built into the door, creating a gap that allows you to insert your hand to pull the door open. True handleless kitchens are considered very durable due to the robust construction of the rail system. Great for those after a modern and minimalist aesthetic.
Now you know what style is best for your needs, get your order in today at Kitchen Kit!
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