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Handle-Free Kitchen Makeovers

Explore these handle-free kitchen makeovers to find inspiration from real customer homes for creating a contemporary linear look in any cooking space. Handle-free designs provide a sleek and understated backdrop for cooking, dining, and socialising, whether that uses handleless cabinetry or a discreet integrated handgrip within a door-front. From neutral colours to smart storage solutions, and practical layouts, these handleless kitchen makeovers offer tricks that make everyday life easier, so dive into the details to see how these looks came to life. For more ideas to fuel your creativity, see our complete list of 100 Beautiful Kitchens .

1. A winning white wonder

The handle-free winner from our 100 Beautiful Kitchens Competition demonstrates how less really is more, using white integrated units to craft a simply stylish look.

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1. A winning white wonder

Selected by interior blogger, Sophie Clovis, the winning handle-free look from our 100 Beautiful Kitchens Competition demonstrates just how small spaces can still pack a design punch with the right door style and colour choice. By keeping the walls, units, and worktops all white, plus opting for an integrated handle front, @_owentaylor_ creates a simple look that makes the space look more impressive. It also allows details like the decorative floor, brass tap, and light fitting to shine through.

Sophie says, "I think it’s a great example where less is more and it’s been beautifully fitted too. The line of the floor and cupboard doors has clearly been planned precisely."

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2. Cosy and contemporary

Cream is a timeless colour that has a warmer tone than white. Choose this cosy colour to create a light, airy living space that always feels inviting.

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2. Cosy and contemporary

By placing a soft hue of cream at the centre of their modern design, @deco.eye have ensured that this interior feels calm and cosy. This classic colour choice never goes out of fashion, which means it works well with the period features of the property, including high ceilings and original coving. Opting for handle-free Clerkenwell cabinetry keeps the cupboards clean and uncluttered, ensuring the focus remains on the room’s decorative details. Pairing cashmere and slate grey shades creates a subtle monochrome scheme, resulting in a contemporary look which enhances the character of its surroundings.

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3. A striking space

A handle-free design in a dramatic hue will make a bold impact thanks to an uninterrupted block of colour that will keep all eyes on your cooking space.

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3. A striking space

In this look by @ourdollyhouse, the understated design and super matt finish of our Hockley handleless cupboard doors place the focus on the sultry charcoal shade. Bold black cabinetry works well in this larger floor plan, as the dark tone draws in the room to create a more intimate feel, especially when entertaining. Matt, handle-free surfaces are simple to clean too, making it easy to keep this stylish living area looking pristine, even after a party.

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4. Dial up deluxe

Choosing integrated handle fronts with a super matt finish will create a low-key backdrop that can be lifted with luxe accents, for a subtle and refined living area.

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4. Dial up deluxe

Matt cupboard doors are the go-to when crafting a luxurious look, as the soft texture adds tactile, sensory appeal. Here, @budgener_build has chosen our Clerkenwell range with its discreet J-pull design, which removes the need for handgrips and keeps the door fronts simple and uncluttered. Against this pared-back design, marble patterns and warm metals add modern touches of opulence for a deluxe interior.

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5. Minimal to the max

Pairing a crisp white colour with handle-free cupboards offers the ultimate minimal look that is also a foolproof way of making a small room appear spacious.

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5. Minimal to the max

In this layout by @thehousethatjenbuilt_, minimalist door fronts conceal storage, creating a practical design that never feels crowded. The handleless profile of our Hockley range creates uninterrupted clean lines, which work with the neutral, white shade to enhance the sense of space. White walls and counters let the cupboards blend into the background, so it remains calm and uncluttered. The result is a blank canvas for culinary creativity, and a peaceful place to spend time.

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6. Master mix and match

Pick a pair of on-trend greys to create a modern mix-and-match design. Handle-free styles suit a two-tone look as they let the colour take centre stage.

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6. Master mix and match

Less is more when using multiple hues, as @chapter.38 demonstrates. Their handleless Hockley design has no hand pulls to interrupt its smooth door surface, placing the emphasis on the dual-tone scheme using dove grey and charcoal hues. The simple handleless look highlights the contrast between the two shades and creates a modern take on monochrome, which will remain stylish as trends come and go for a timeless addition in any space.

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7. The power of paint

Paintable door fronts offer the freedom to pick any colour and pack a design with personality. Go handle-free to make the shade stand out.

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7. The power of paint

Our paintable, Chelford cupboard doors are popular with those who want to create a colourful design that reflects their personal style. @ultimatefinishalnwick has used handle-free fronts to reduce visual distractions and place the focus on the sky blue tone, creating a tranquil cooking area. Choosing handleless cabinetry also means these door fronts are easier to repaint when trends or tastes change, as there are no hand pulls to remove before painting.

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8. Glow on with gloss

To make a narrow room feel more open, handle-free units with a reflective gloss finish will instantly increase illumination and enhance the sense of space.

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8. Glow on with gloss

The simple exterior of j-pull fronts reduces visual clutter, making them a great choice for smaller floor plans – as @zmcltd demonstrates in their slimline galley layout. Natural light is bounced back into the cooking area by the gloss surface of our Clerkenwell cupboards, creating a well-lit spot to prepare meals. The clean design of the doors ensures the eye is drawn through the room, making it appear larger too.

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9. Open-plan options

When your cooking zone is part of a larger living area, the pared-back style of handleless will help a room adapt to different activities throughout the day.

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9. Open-plan options

Many homes now feature a multifunctional, open-plan layout. In this format, @lustliving has chosen Hockley handle-free cupboard doors with their smooth matt finish to create a look that fits discreetly into the wider room. The handleless door fronts have nothing to distract the eye, while the matt surface reduces reflections and glare. This ensures their charcoal design blends into the background when not in use – which is useful when turning down the lights for a movie night.

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10. Sail into coastal themes

For a contemporary take on seaside style, choose blue and white cupboards with a sleek integrated handle, so a nautical theme remains clean and uncluttered.

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10. Sail into coastal themes

White and blue is a classic colour combination, especially if you live by the coast like @sinford_cornish_home. Featuring our Clerkenwell collection, which has a subtle integrated hand pull, this design is a modern interpretation of a timeless trend. The pared-back cupboards keep the room free of clutter and fussy detail, bringing the coastal theme to life in an understated and up-to-date way.

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11. Opt for oak

Introduce character to a modern living space by including handle-free doors with a grained finish, which adds a welcoming feel and natural warmth to a room.

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11. Opt for oak

The simplicity of handleless cabinetry can sometimes appear clinical, so to counteract this @mahefamilydeco has added oak-effect doors with a grained finish for natural warmth. The tactile exterior of these Greenwich doors immediately add character to their modern cooking area, complementing the engineered look of their charcoal units with a woodgrain finish for authenticity and layered texture.

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12. Pick out profiles

Available in a choice of finishes, decorative profiles emphasise the clean lines of handleless cupboards, leading the eye through the room to elongate a space.

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12. Pick out profiles

An easy way to channel the engineered trend in a handleless design is to include decorative profiles in a bold shade, like @our.homerenovation. These trims can be added to cupboards to create a framed look, reminiscent of the industrial style found in warehouse spaces. This works particularly well when used along with towers and drawer banks to add an eye-catching detail that extends the linear style.

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13. Sleeker shaker

Pairing shaker design with handleless cupboards balances the best of classic and contemporary interiors, to bring a timeless look up to date.

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13. Sleeker shaker

Handle-free, shaker-inspired cupboards combine clean lines with a classic framed design, for a sleek space inspired by traditional trends. In a smaller, U-shaped layout like this one belonging to @staceys.home, the simple doors of our Chelford collection help introduce heritage charm while the handleless look enhances the sense of space. These door fronts have a wider border and bevelled edge for a more modern look. Combined with a fresh white colour scheme, the room feels bigger and brighter.

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14. Neutral nest

Choose integrated handle cupboards in pebble -our newest grey neutral - to create a pared-back cooking area that offers solace after a long day.

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14. Neutral nest

As neutrals move towards a warmer palette, we love how @tndevelopmentsltd has embraced our latest pebble shade to craft a serene space. This grey hue is on-trend with a warm tone that makes the room feel more welcoming compared to cooler grey tones. The door fronts have a subtle J-pull, which reduces visual distractions and complements the restful colour scheme to create a relaxing place to unwind.

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15. Sultry symmetry

When being brave with striking shades, integrated handle cupboards will ensure the focus remains on your statement colour while adding symmetry to a design.

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15. Sultry symmetry

Thanks to the integrated hand pull that runs along the top of the door front, our Clerkenwell collection can craft a linear look. This has given @making_no43_ourhome the freedom to introduce a bolder hue of charcoal, as the leading line draws the eye through the space, making it appear more open and inviting. Tower units at either end of the layout create a balanced, symmetrical look, while contrasting white walls and counters help the sleek black cupboards stand out.

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16. A liveable layout

To make a design low maintenance, focus on a functional L-shaped floorplan that features integrated handle door fronts that are easy to keep clean.

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16. A liveable layout

An l-shaped layout packs in storage and counter space while slotting neatly into the corner of a room. When combined with an integrated handle design, like our Clerkenwell collection, @stephanos_kaisharis have created a cooking area that busy tenants will find easy to use and can put their own stamp on. Paired with a matt finish, this design this as low-maintenance as it is functional, ensuring it will be in high demand among renters.

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17. Pared-back peninsula

In smaller rooms, a peninsula layout can gain extra counter and storage space. Opt for simple cupboards that cut out visual clutter for a less crowded look.

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17. Pared-back peninsula

With its additional run that can multitask as a dining spot, a peninsula floor plan is a popular choice for a compact cooking area. By choosing our handle-free Clerkenwell doors in gloss white, @rhiwbina_reno2018 has made this design feel bright and open. The simplicity of the cabinetry works in tandem with the fresh colour scheme to create a pared-back look. This combination has allowed the designer to pack in plenty of cupboards while maintaining a spacious feel that is free of fussy detail.

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18. Shake up single-wall

Elevate a simple, single-wall layout into something special, by adding the refined detail and heritage appeal of shaker style to a slimline cooking area.

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18. Shake up single-wall

Single-wall floor plans may be compact in size but can make a big impact in a smaller space when paired with the right colours and design. @upgrading_upton have demonstrated just how easy it is to achieve a statement look in this format by choosing handle-free shaker fronts in rich navy. The classic border style adds character to the solo run of cupboards, turning it into a statement feature, while the handleless design reduces distractions in the compact room.

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19. Iconic islands

Set against a minimal backdrop of integrated handle doors, an island will stand out as a show-stopping focal point where you can cook, dine, and socialise in style.

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19. Iconic islands

Pairing the simple J-pull design of our Clerkenwell collection with a neutral colour scheme ensures that all eyes are on the island in this look by @projecthousify. The understated door fronts create a pared-back setting, with the statement centrepiece counter increasing the wow factor. Choosing minimalist cupboards also ensures that this multipurpose layout remains uncrowded, and the space always feels open and welcoming when entertaining guests.

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20. Magic mirror finish

If you go for a dark tone like charcoal, choose glossy, handle-free cupboards to soften the bold shade and ensure your room still feels bright and spacious.

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20. Magic mirror finish

Black cupboards are a sleek and sophisticated choice that can be cleverly used to create a cooking area that makes an impact. @jackwatsonkitchendesigns shows how to maximise natural light by pairing a deep hue with a high shine finish. Our Hockley Mirror Gloss collection has a lacquered surface which lifts the intensity of this dark look. Paired with a handleless design - the result is a room which feels clean and uncluttered.

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