English modern kitchens are a perennially popular alternative to a contemporary kitchen. Within this overall design theme, numerous specific choices can be made to ensure that your kitchen suits you, your lifestyle and your home perfectly.

1. Choice of colour or finish

The choice of colour or finish is one of the most important design choices in selecting a new kitchen. Current trends in English modern kitchens include shades of grey with stone worktops, a change from the cream colours which were more popular several years ago. The choice of colour and shade will depend, amongst other things, upon your own individual tastes and the amount of available light in your room.

As an alternative to painted kitchens, a natural solid wood finish in Oak or Walnut will also provide a timelessly traditional kitchen. Top of the range lacquer finishes are employed.

2. Internal details

The selection of internal details is vital, not only for authenticity and to show the quality of craftmanship, but also for the day to day enjoyment of your kitchen. Solid wood dovetail drawer boxes should be used, but the choice of internal detail does not end there. Spice racks, cup holders, plate racks, pantry units and other bespoke accessories designed around your own needs after a full consultation all add to the quality, practical functionality and enjoyment of your kitchen.

3. Front panel cabinetry

The most popular choice is ‘Shaker’ or ‘beaded shaker’, although raised and fielded square top panels can also be used within the overall English classic modern design theme.

4. Accessories and other details

The choice of mantle, corbels and other design features such as contrasting drawer fronts can make your kitchen truly individual. If you have chosen a painted finish for the rest of the kitchen, solid wood finishes such as Oak or Walnut can be employed here to provide a contrasting finish to the painted wood. The choice of cupboard handles is also an important detail which should not be overlooked as a handle can fine-tune the look and feel of the units.

5. Hinges

Finally, the cupboard hinges are an important but often overlooked design detail. At the upper end of the price level detailed ‘in frame’ kitchen doors with working butt hinges are likely to be found. However, concealed hinge Shaker doors can also provide the English modern kitchen look at a lower price, with the outer door frame discarded and flat outer end panels added where carcass sides are exposed.

Your kitchen furniture should be an integral part of your home and life and it must be not just be beautiful but practical and functional. Our selection of door styles and accessories are designed to give you completely original furniture with the highest quality materials and craftsmanship, allowing you to express who you are and how you choose to live.