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Shaker Kitchen Makeovers

Discover creative ways to bring heritage style into a home courtesy of our favourite shaker kitchen makeovers, which showcase how real customers have used a framed look to define their cooking space. Whether it is a classic style or a contemporary twist on this traditional design, shaker spaces have tonnes of character and offer a timeless aesthetic that will last the long haul. From tactile woodgrain finishes to enduring colours, these projects offer plenty of clever ideas that can be used in your shaker-style kitchen makeover. For more inspiration, explore more of from the 100 Beautiful Kitchens we love, whether that is luxe living areas, island features, or working with a smaller footprint.

1. Aim for the top with texture

Take handcrafted units to the next level by layering authentic materials in a shaker design.

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1. Aim for the top with texture

This shaker look, by @colourful_kim_, shows how layering textures and patterns can create a tactile appearance that reflects the traditional craftmanship shaker design is known for. By mixing aged-brass fixtures and shaker door fronts in a peaceful dove-grey hue, this Chilcomb makeover creates a look that combines opulent shades with classic style for an aesthetic that will stand the test of time.

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2. Home in handcrafted

Take on tactile grained finishes to enhance a heritage look. Defined by a homely aesthetic, this textured effect offers a lived-in feel that is always inviting.

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2. Home in handcrafted

Harnessing authentic details and traditional craftmanship, grained shaker doors will make your design feel comforting and familiar. This is what @house_of_quinton has achieved with their cosy cooking area. These cupboard doors feature a realistic woodgrain finish which replicates the character of solid wood. When paired with wooden counters and a heritage, slate-grey tone, the result is a welcoming space full of homespun charm.

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3. Lavish art-deco luxe

Draw on interiors from a bygone era to inspire your shaker design. By channelling art-deco allure with a tonal colour scheme, it will create a high-end look.

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3. Lavish art-deco luxe

With a decorative border detail and grained finish, shaker fronts can be used to channel the lavish appeal of art-deco style, as @homepoppylane demonstrates. The subtle dove-grey hue creates a mellow backdrop that is offset by warm metals and marble accents for a touch of decadence. The choice of grey gives this classic monochrome look a softer feel, creating a serene space to cook and dine in. This colour scheme also ensures that this shaker design will remain timeless and on-trend for many years to come.

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4. Sultry and sophisticated

Be bold with dark hues and use your cooking space as a canvas for a confident colour scheme – showing that shaker style can also be super slick.

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4. Sultry and sophisticated

Drawing on a darker colour palette will create a statement look that wows your guests – which is what @gingernutwithacamera has achieved with their inky shaker scheme. A large layout offers space to balance the bold charcoal tone with a framed design, where the decorative border will add a sophisticated edge. The result is a design that reminds us of gourmet restaurants, with plenty of room to serve up your own culinary delights.

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5. Minimal and modern

For a contemporary twist on a classic framed front, pair our Chelford collection with a fresh white colour for a style that will remain on-trend for years to come.

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5. Minimal and modern

With a smooth finish, wide border detail, and subtle bevelled edge, our Chelford door fronts offer a modern spin on the framed design that we know and love. Choose crisp white cupboards, like @_numbersixtysix, to create a living space that feels light, bright, and inviting. The neutral cabinetry also makes the room appear more open and spacious, making it look modern, minimal and easy to unwind in.

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6. Save on shaker

With the same framed form and grain-effect detail of solid wood, our affordable Allendale collection will bring your budget shaker kitchen ideas to life.

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6. Save on shaker

With its traditional stile-and-rail construction and realistic woodgrain detail, our Allendale collection offers all the hallmarks of a shaker design, while the thinner frontal at 16mm makes it an inexpensive option. @house.of.fox shows us how Allendale fronts can be used as the foundation for a country-inspired cooking space while freeing up budget for other statement features. Splurging on wooden work surfaces and statement copper accessories, they have created a warm and rustic interior at a fraction of the price.

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7. Prepare for premium

Dial up deluxe with the solid-timber build of our Elmbridge collection that offers years of quality and a lasting investment that adds value to your home.

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7. Prepare for premium

Elevate the style credentials of any home with the solid-timber build and classic framed style of our Elmbridge collection. Built to last, these door-fronts have a beaded detail which adds a premium touch to a shaker design. In their space, @rubybhogal has opted for the enduring neutral shade of porcelain - a classic colour that brightens a room and ensures their high-end design will stand the test of time.

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8. Stay true with blue

Choose on-trend navy for a scheme that will make you feel anything but blue. The rich tone will accentuate the refined framed design for a sophisticated result.

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8. Stay true with blue

A bold choice like blue can make a striking statement and when paired with framed frontals, it will introduce a refined aesthetic reminiscent of stately interiors. @atnumber_24 has paired their navvy cupboards with fresh white accents to keep the rich tone the focus of their cooking space. Combined with the wide border detail and smooth exterior of our Chelford collection, they have created a sophisticated look that balances traditional style with modern features.

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9. Go all out on nature

Where better to find interior inspiration than the natural world? Get your fix with forest colours and shaker fronts to create a sanctuary at the heart of your home.

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9. Go all out on nature

A vibrant, versatile colour, green is an on-trend choice that gives the heritage charm of shaker cabinetry a modern twist – as seen in this design by @no.11_thegreenhouse. These door fronts have a grained finish which echoes the texture and detail of timber, enhancing the natural appeal of this living space. Taking inspiration from forest landscapes, they have opted for wooden accents that go hand-in-hand with this verdant shade, creating a cooking and dining area that is full of warmth and character.

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10. Pop with pastel

For a unique take on shaker style, try embracing less conventional colours. Pick pastel hues like pink to create a laid-back look that also feels fun and fresh.

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10. Pop with pastel

Pink can be grown up and sophisticated, as @littlebigbell shows with this fifties-inspired colour scheme. They have achieved this look with paintable cabinetry, which can be customised in a shade that reflects your personality. Within this design, the soft, calming tones of pink are paired with mint blue to create a space that mirrors retro style. This playful spin on classic cabinetry makes the room relaxed and vibrant, providing a welcoming retreat to come home to.

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11. Personalise with paint

For complete colour freedom, invest in a paintable framed style. As your home, taste, and trends change, your cooking space will be right behind you.

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11.Personalise with paint

Paintable door fronts allow you to customise cupboards in a favourite hue, creating a unique design that no other home will have. In this space, @dustsheets_and_decor has personalised their cabinetry with Farrow & Ball Green Smoke. With a calming blue-green tone, this shade has a refined look, which complements the sophisticated style of this single-wall layout. In years to come, these doors can be refreshed with a new lick of paint, making them a lasting investment that offers long-term value.

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12. Muted and matt

Go for a serene scheme with a shaker design that features a smooth matt finish. For double style points, pair with soft hues that will add to the soothing look.

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12. Muted and matt

Matt finishes give traditional cabinetry a modern look, offering a shaker style that blends well in a contemporary home. We love how @susannahhemmingsstylist has paired muted door fronts with a neutral shade to make a compact layout feel more spacious. Besides creating a pared-back look, these doors are also easier to keep clean, making it low maintenance for busy family homes too.

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13. Classic cream

Futureproof your cooking space with a cream and shaker combo. Pearly shades are always on-trend and make a space appear lighter and brighter.

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13. Classic cream

Cream tones are a timeless choice that remains in fashion year on year. When paired with the framed detail of shaker cupboards, the result is a design that will transcend trends and look good for many years to come. @athomewithparkins has paired calming cream doors with a shaker style to create a homely and welcoming atmosphere. This cream tone also brightens the room, making their cooking area more inviting.

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14. Try out two-tone

Mix and match shades to create a unique and sophisticated shaker design. Colour can be used to highlight your favourite features, like an island centrepiece.

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14. Try out two-tone

A bigger layout means more space to play with colour, so you can make a statement with rich hues or even explore a two-tone palette. Set against a backdrop of dove-grey units, @hollybushhome has crafted a striking focal point with a bold navy island that draws the eye into the room. The five-piece design of shaker styles adds a decorative touch to cupboards, lending well to an island format to ensure a centrepiece stands out.

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15. Make way for monochrome

A black and white colour scheme never goes out of style. Pair with timeless shaker cabinetry to create a fresh, modern look with hints of classic design.

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15. Make way for monochrome

As trends come and go, monochrome is always in fashion. @jwilsonjoineryhartlepool has used this ever-popular pairing to create a design that brings shaker style right up to date. Crisp white cabinetry contrasts with black and grey accents to create a clean, contemporary feel that will remain current for years to come. The light tones of the cupboard doors also help this galley layout feel more open and spacious.

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16. Scandi style

For a tranquil place to cook and relax, choose the calming tones of our Witney cabinetry to create an interior inspired by Scandinavian design.

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16. Scandi style

Scandi meets shaker in this inviting design that belongs to @emily_at_no2. The classic border of our Witney collection creates a handcrafted look, while the smooth finish retains the simplicity of the Nordic aesthetic. This is complemented by the soothing shade of dove grey, which evokes the peaceful tones of the evening sky.

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17. Country classic

Get a farmhouse fix with the solid-timber build of Chilcomb. The authentic framed form adds a handcrafted feel for a look that is humble and homespun.

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17. Country classic

The solid timber construction of our Chilcomb cabinetry offers an authentic look for a room that is full of character, making it a good partner for those wanting to achieve a farmhouse look. @ourspringfieldhome has chosen these cupboard fronts in a soft dove grey, so the painted finish places subtle emphasis on the wood grain of the doors. This tranquil tone ensures that their cooking area feels bright and inviting, like any cosy farmhouse should.

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18. Shake up socials

Shaker design originates from a time when people would cook, eat, and relax together in one place. For the best socialising setup, pick a peninsula floorplan.

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18. Shake up socials

A peninsula floorplan packs in extra counter space to make room for welcoming guests, making it a good choice for homes that love to entertain. @homerenovationsbyhan has paired this format with charcoal shaker fronts and marble accents to bring refined opulence to their compact layout. The framed design and grained finish enhance this lavish look, showing that small spaces can be luxurious too. By echoing the style of favourite nightspots, they have created a home where staying in is just as chic as going out.

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19. A hub for home cooking

Invest in a u-shaped layout for a design centred around food preparation. A characterful, shaker-inspired room is a great place to embrace home cooking.

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19. A hub for home cooking

Traditional shaker design is all about comfort and practical living, making it a good backdrop for family meals and home cooking. @thehawkes_victorianrenovation has used a functional u-shaped layout to create a hub for homemade meals, placing the cooking area at the centre of their design. With plenty of cupboards and counter space along the three walls, they have more than enough room to store and prepare food while the classic framed style offers a sophisticated touch that any chef will be proud to show off.

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20. Statement single wall

Pair shaker cabinetry with a bold shade to maximise the impact of a single-wall design. This will create a colourful impression when entertaining at home.

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20. Statement single wall

Single-wall designs can often fade into the background, so ensure they stand out by pairing shaker fronts with a bold hue. This look from @walkintheparquet uses a framed style with a navy tone to make their single run of cabinetry pop. The border detail of the door fronts draws the eye and makes this cooking area a stylish focal point. Meanwhile, white accents soften the blue hue to ensure the space remains bright and welcoming.

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