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Shaker kitchen ideas

With a framed style and classic detailing, shaker designs have been a firm favourite when it comes to home interiors. Explore our shaker kitchen inspiration to get clued up on how to update your home with this signature look.

White shaker kitchen idea with island in open-plan layout. Has open shelving, clear glass wall units, and black knob handles.

1. Neutralise your base

Some of the best shaker kitchen ideas start with a neutral base, creating a blank canvas to build upon with other stand-out features. Choosing dark accessories will provide an eye-catching contrast to white cupboards that offers a soft monochrome take on shaker style.

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Heritage inspired black charcoal shaker kitchen with exposed brickwork and contrasting white kitchen worktop and flooring.

2. Go a shade deeper

Dark tones are set to be the season’s favourite and our deepest colour of charcoal will certainly impress your family and friends. Available in Fairford, this statement shaker is 19mm thick and offset with a realistic wood-grain detail, offering texture and tenor to your interior.

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Country style dove grey shaker kitchen in kitchen island layout. Recessed oven area with square white brick tiles.

3. Trust in solid timber

For a design that will stand the test of time, choose a solid timber construction, like our Chilcomb collection. This robust style is 22mm-thick, offering a premium aesthetic. Its authentic woodgrain can be painted, making it easy to refresh existing cupboards to reflect changing trends.

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Chilcomb Paintable in Mustard and Porcelain

4. Customise your colour

From cerise to citrus yellow, for a shaker that packs a punch, choose a design that can be painted in a colour of your choice. Chilcomb has a more classic style, with an authentic wood-grain detail, whereas Chelford offers a smooth door, which can be tailored for a more contemporary look.

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Antique white shaker kitchen with an island unit with incorporated breakfast bar and hob. Open shelving and wall units.

5. Save on Allendale

Shaker-inspired homes often look premium however Allendale offers a more affordable price tag for those on a budget. Thanks to its narrow-door design at 16mm thick and the authentic, wood-grain detail, there are few who can tell the difference between solid and savvy shaker style.

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Chilcomb Paintable in dusky blue and charcoal

6. Pick and mix it

Take your creativity up a notch by adding mix and match cupboard doors in contrasting colours. Pink and charcoal offer a striking combination of soft and statement hues, which can be achieved with our Chelford paintable cupboards. Style it with a white work area to keep it looking clean and bright.

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Chilcomb Dusk Blue - White Arabesque Marble Quartz Worktop

7. Get creative with quartz

For a luxe shaker scheme, add a solid surface counter. Quartz is heat, stain, and scratch-resistant, standing up to wear and tear with ease. You can also access a wider selection of colours and custom lengths with our bespoke solid stone surfaces, allowing you to create a unique feature for your home.

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Luxurious light grey kitchen in an open plan layout with an antique glass island. With gold hardware and a marble worktop.

8. Add true romance

The Hollywood regency era remains an inspiration for our home interiors and what better way to pay homage to this design than with a shaker in dove grey. Here, we style Chelford with marble-effect counters, glass features, and brass fittings to maximise the luxe look.

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9. Add aged metals

When it comes to on-trend shaker, aged metals are the finish of choice for 2020. Choose a classic pewter style for an accent that spans the trends - and you can upgrade to solid metal. For a bolder feature, choose aged copper or brass, which will add warm highlights to your new interior.

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10. Feature your furniture

From faux dressers to pantries, and freestanding larders, a staple in shaker style is handcrafted furniture. This can be easily achieved with the help of your builder using tall cupboards, glass-fronted units and integrated storage. Add lights to really show off your wares.

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