Kitchens Styles in Cambridgeshire

Timeless design, carefully considered

Choosing a kitchen style is often where projects begin.

You may already have a clear idea of what you like, or you may be exploring options to understand what works best in your home.

As kitchen specialists, our role is not to steer you toward a particular style, but to help you choose something that is right for your space, how you live and how you want your kitchen to work over time. Different kitchen styles create very different atmospheres within a home, which is why the right choice is about more than appearance alone.

Our kitchen styles

Modern Kitchens

Clean lines, simple forms and a more contemporary feel.

Modern kitchens tend to focus on:

  • streamlined layouts 
  • integrated appliances 
  • minimal detailing 

They work particularly well in newer homes and open-plan spaces, but can also be adapted to suit more traditional properties.

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Classic & Shaker Kitchens

A more traditional style, with a softer and more detailed appearance.

Often characterised by:

  • framed or panelled doors 
  • more visible detailing 
  • a balance between traditional and contemporary elements 


These kitchens suit a wide range of homes, from period properties to more modern extensions.

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In-Frame Kitchens

A more traditional construction method, where doors sit within a fixed frame.

Typically associated with:

  • high levels of craftsmanship 
  • more detailed finishes 
  • a timeless, durable feel 

 

In-frame kitchens are often chosen for period homes or projects where a more classic aesthetic is important.

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More than just how it looks

While style is important, it is only one part of the design.
How a kitchen is planned, specified and installed has a direct impact on how it performs over time.
Our role is to ensure that whichever style you choose:

  • the layout works properly
  • the materials are appropriate
  • the kitchen functions as it should day to day

Not sure which style is right?

Most projects involve elements of more than one style.
We will help you:

  • understand what works best in your home
  • balance style with practicality
  • make decisions that stand up over time

Visiting one of our showrooms is often the best way to compare styles and understand how different kitchens feel in person.

The natural textures on a wood finish kitchen bring a classic feel to the room but also provides hard wearing durability. They also work well with natural flooring. 

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Gloss finish kitchens create a shiny, sleek, contemporary look – they are also good for reflecting light and offer an artistic statement.

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Matt finish kitchens deliver a real depth of finish and work really well in contemporary kitchens because they offer a broader choice of colour finishes too.

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We warmly invite you to explore our displays and speak with our team in person at either of our showrooms. If you would prefer to arrange a dedicated consultation, appointments are also available. Please call St Ives: 01480 468598 or Ely: 01353 786598, or click the ‘Contact Us’ button below.

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St Ives Showroom

1 The Quadrant
St. Ives
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE27 5PE

Ely Showroom

4 Minster Place
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB7 4EL