Traditional

The best traditional kitchen designs typically incorporate painted cabinets and draw on classic elements in a modern space. Traditional kitchens with their timeless style remain popular. Typified by more complicated cock beaded framework and/or door mouldings. These designs draw on features and backdrops of Victorian and Edwardian properties.

Painted Shaker Kitchen with Jacobean Oak Raised Island – Bells Yew Green

Designed for a 17th-century farmhouse in Bells Yew Green, this bespoke Shaker kitchen combines rich Scarlet ‘N’ Rust painted cabinetry with a Jacobean stained oak island and antique mirror detailing. Traditional craftsmanship, an AGA and characterful materials give the space a strong sense of heritage.

Fulham – Shaker Kitchen with Pompeian Ash Island & Moroccan Lights

A kitchen designed around two quietly considered tones, Little Greene French Grey on the perimeter runs and Pompeian Ash on the island, brought together with Versailles Ivory stone and Higham's proprietary inset handle in satin antique silver lacquer.

Haslemere – Rustic Framed Shaker Kitchen with a Characterful Island

A refined, framed Shaker kitchen pairing timeless oak worktops with a bold, rustic scarlet island, fluted glass base units, a Belfast sink, and an AGA.

Camberley – Dark Shaker Kitchen with Pantry & Bar

A framed Shaker kitchen in Little Greene Pompeian Grey, paired with antique brass detailing and a striking black bar area for a refined yet confident finish.

Gustard Wood – Shaker Kitchen, Pantry, Utility & Boot Room

This family home in Gustard Wood, combines natural materials, considered colour and timeless detailing across the kitchen, pantry, utility and boot room.

Farnham – Framed Shaker Kitchen with Pantry & Boot Room

A framed Shaker kitchen in Vert de Terre tones, featuring Carrara marble worktops, warm oak detailing and antique brass finishes.

Tufnell Park – Classic Painted Shaker Kitchen

Compact kitchen in Tufnell Park with dark green and pinky tones. Cooks table island.

Farnham – Shaker Kitchen with Pantry, Utility, Boot Room, Study, Dressing Room & Vanity

This Farnham home brings together craftsmanship, design, and function in a series of beautifully coordinated spaces. Each room has its own character yet is united by a harmonious palette and refined detailing.

Balham – Framed Shaker Kitchen & Media Unit

The kitchen is designed in a Framed Shaker style with 60mm rails and stiles, combining painted maple doors with ply panels and painted tulipwood frames for strength and precision. Inside, solid oak drawers and a lacquered oak veneer ply carcass provide warmth and durability.

Barnes – Framed Shaker Kitchen, Media Unit & Children’s Joinery

A timeless framed Shaker kitchen in Barnes, paired with a bespoke media unit and children’s joinery, blending natural materials, refined detailing and a calm, contemporary palette.

Petersfield – Framed Shaker Kitchen and Boot Room

This Petersfield kitchen brings together framed Shaker cabinetry, burnished finishes and limestone flooring in a deeply tactile and luxurious composition, with a copper island top and tailored boot room completing the home.

Sutton – Framed Inset Shaker Kitchen

A timeless framed Shaker kitchen brought to life by a bold green bar area, blending elegance, craftsmanship and confident colour.

Windsor – Framed Shaker Kitchen

A classically styled Shaker kitchen with thoughtful finishes and a calm, elegant feel throughout.

Barnes – Elegant Framed Shaker Kitchen

Every detail in this kitchen has been chosen to reflect a sense of understated elegance and enduring quality, creating a space that feels both functional and effortlessly beautiful.

Hampstead – Framed Painted Shaker Kitchen

This kitchen features a classic framed shaker design with 80mm rails and stiles, offering a timeless and robust aesthetic.

Surrey – Framed Shaker Kitchen with Island

A characterful Shaker kitchen combining painted cabinetry, warm walnut and timeless detailing for a refined, inviting space.

Finished bespoke Higham kitchen with oak island and marble worktop handcrafted in Hampshire

Putney – Painted and Oak Framed Shaker Kitchen

This bespoke framed shaker kitchen showcases a seamless marriage of timeless craftsmanship and contemporary finishes, designed to complement both aesthetic and functional needs.

Surrey Traditional Painted Shaker Kitchen With Aga & Oak Beams.

AGA Living – Oct 2024

We made a lovely kitchen in Puttenham in Surrey with an AGA. AGA Living featured the kitchen in their October 2024 issue.

A green painted shaker kitchen with a stained oak island with leather bar stools with black metal legs and two wooden stools on the side.

Teddington – Painted Shaker Kitchen with Pantry, Bar, Boot & Utility Room

This kitchen presents a blend of timeless elegance and modern functionality, with rich, deep green cabinetry, winning the 'Kitchen Designer of the Year' award at the prestigious KBB Review Awards 2025.

Liss Painted Shaker Kitchen Island, mosaic floor, bar stools, range cooker in the background, garden views, pendant light over island

Liss – Sophisticated Shaker Kitchen with Dark Cabinets

Presenting an inviting contrast between sleek dark cabinetry and gleaming white worktops.

Herne Hill Shaker Kitchen island with curved end for bar stools, a Bora hob and a Shaws Belfast sink.

Herne Hill – Light Filled Painted Shaker Kitchen

This Herne Hill shaker kitchen showcases timeless elegance with a harmonious flow between kitchen and living spaces.

Muswell Hill – Classic Shaker Kitchen with Brass Handles

Discover this beautifully crafted classic shaker kitchen, blending timeless elegance with modern functionality. Featuring brass handles, premium appliances, and durable finishes, it's the perfect space for stylish family living and entertaining.

Puttenham – Surrey – Traditional Painted Shaker Kitchen With AGA & Oak Beams

A large family space filled with light. A charming AGA and oak beams add a lovely sense of warmth and character.

Sevenoaks Kent Painted shaker kitchen Marble Splashback with large island

Sevenoaks – Kent – Classic Painted Shaker Kitchen With Statement Marble Splashback

An opulent painted shaker kitchen with a luxurious feature splashback, dramatic granite worktops, and chic burnished brass accents.

Wimbledon Park Painted Shaker Kitchen - Waterfall worktop island

Wimbledon Park – Classic Painted Shaker Kitchen With Oak Lipped Mantle

Smaller shaker borders and thin rails bring a contemporary look to this painted shaker kitchen.

Clapham Painted Shaker Kitchen with a central island, dressers, glazed wall cabinets

Clapham – Clean, Classic Shaker Kitchen

A traditional kitchen that blends clean contemporary lines and forward-thinking functionality.

East Sheen Shaker Kitchen with an island, a Belfast sink under a window with garden views, and a range cooker with a chimney surround.

East Sheen – Kitchen, Utility & Hallway

This painted in-frame shaker kitchen features an island, banquette seating, and a superb boot room storage area.

Wimbledon – Painted Shaker Kitchen

Timeless family kitchen with a spacious central island, perfect for preparing food and much more.

Muswell Hill painted shaker kitchen Lacanche range cooker and canopy.

Muswell Hill – Traditional Small Painted Shaker Kitchen

A unique and charming kitchen makes the most of a spectacular space.

Old House New Home Whole Kitchen and Island

Old House New Home – Classic Painted Shaker Kitchen

Extensive house renovation as featured on George Clarke's Old House, New Home series.

Muswell Hill Blue Shaker Kitchen Buster Punch

Muswell Hill – Painted Shaker Kitchen

A wonderful light space featuring a dark blue kitchen with Buster + Punch handles.

Hook – Shaker Kitchen In A Barn Conversion

Double island layout with original timbers and steel beams.

Wimbledon – Traditional Painted Shaker Kitchen

Large open plan traditional shaker kitchen & island in a beautiful living space.

Wimbledon – Traditional Painted Shaker Kitchen

Stunning dark blue kitchen and utility split between two levels with a large island.

Ashtead – Traditional Painted Shaker Kitchen

An elegant traditional kitchen with a large island.

Kensington – Painted Shaker Kitchen

A gorgeous, highly functional dark blue kitchen with a solid walnut topped peninsula.

Earlsfield – Traditional Painted Shaker Kitchen

Traditional painted shaker kitchen with a dark blue island and stunning symmetry throughout.

Epsom – Painted Shaker Kitchen

Stunning shaker kitchen with a grand, tiered L-shaped island.

Godalming – Surrey – Traditional Painted Shaker Kitchen

This kitchen-dining space had lots of structural complexities so our designer had to streamline and simplify.

Rickmansworth Painted Shaker Traditional Kitchen Wolf Ovens and hob, chimney, island sink, quooker tap. Little Greene Whitening 41 and Little Greene Putti 292 on the island. Island table.

Rickmansworth – Traditional Painted Shaker Kitchen

Grand kitchen with a standout island and mantle.

Dormans Park Grey Painted Kitchen Two Islands and Wine Room

Dormans Park – Grey Double Island Kitchen

Dramatic hand-finished painted grey kitchen with a glass-fronted wine room.

Hampstead Gardens – Traditional Painted Shaker Kitchen

Glamorous gold accents and dark blue cabinetry create a dramatic look.

Andover Traditional Shaker Painted Kitchen

Andover – Classic Painted Shaker Kitchen

Patterned floor tiles and glass pendants add a touch of colour to this light and airy painted shaker kitchen.

Wandsworth Traditional Painted Shaker Kitchen

Wandsworth – Traditional Kitchen

This light and airy space is perfect for busy family life.

Hinchley Wood – Traditional Kitchen

Traditional painted kitchen in Hinchley Wood, featuring a larder, Teltos Carrara worktop, Rangemaster cooker and canopy.

Esher Surrey Range and Chimney view over island - Shaker Kitchen

Esher – Surrey – Shaker Kitchen With Curves

A lovely, well balanced kitchen with a huge island, cockbead detailing, and curved corners.

Brook Green – Traditional Kitchen

A total control AGA creates a fabulous centrepiece, which is complemented by a substantial island topped with Carrara marble.

Hammersmith Grove – Traditional Kitchen

Inspired by a visit to a Belgian cafe, this elegant traditional kitchen features beautiful detailing.