Classic & Shaker Kitchens in Cambridgeshire

Timeless design, carefully considered

Classic and shaker kitchens are defined by proportion, detail and a more traditional appearance.

They often suit a wide range of homes — from period properties to more contemporary extensions — because they can be adapted to feel either traditional or more transitional. Their enduring appeal comes from the way they continue to feel warm, balanced and comfortable within a home over time.

A balance of traditional and modern

Shaker kitchens are typically characterised by:

  • framed or panelled doors 
  • softer detailing 
  • a more structured, classic appearance 

 

They can be designed in:

  • painted finishes 
  • traditional colours 
  • or more contemporary palettes 

 

Shaker kitchens often work particularly well in homes where warmth, simplicity and a more relaxed feel are important. The appeal of a Shaker kitchen is often found in the detail — balanced proportions, simple lines and materials chosen to work well over many years of daily use. 

Traditional kitchen designs

Traditional and country kitchens

For homes with more traditional architecture, we also design:

  • traditional kitchens 
  • country kitchens 
  • kitchens incorporating real wood finishes 

 

These approaches build on classic design principles while adapting to the property and how it is used.

Designed for long-term use

A classic kitchen should not feel dated over time.

This depends on:

  • proportion and layout 
  • material choices 
  • how the kitchen is integrated into the home 

 

Our role is to ensure the design feels appropriate now and continues to work in the future.

Take the next step when you’re ready

 We’ll talk through your home, your preferences and how a classic or shaker kitchen could be designed to suit it properly. Visiting one of our showrooms is often the best way to explore different finishes, colours and layout ideas in person.

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Here to help you

Our experienced team of designers are on hand to ensure we deliver the kitchen of your dreams from design to installation and beyond. We value a long-term working relationship with all our customers.

Keeping it simple

We don’t believe in hard-selling or jargon. We want all our customers to have a relaxed planning experience with us so they can enjoy the journey from start to finish and be delighted with the final outcome.

Serving local people

Nicholas Hythe is a family business based in St Ives and we are proud to serve the local community. Most of our customers are based within a 25 mile radius of our showroom and most of our business comes from personal recommendation.

We offer a wide range of modern kitchen designs, in a number of different colours and finishes

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