Kitchen trends may come and go but there’s one style that’s always in fashion – a handmade Shaker kitchen. It can be truly traditional or given a modern update for a more contemporary feel. Handpainted designs also create added flexibility, as they can complement or contrast with their surroundings depending on the palette you choose. The expert retailers at Masterclass Kitchens know how to create the perfect look for your home, with traditional and modern designs in a stunning selection of colours and finishes.

You’ve probably seen handmade Shaker kitchens in magazines and online, as it’s a style that’s popular in all types of property and for all sorts of households and lifestyles. But what is a Shaker kitchen exactly? What is it about them that’s so appealing and how can you get the look in your own home?

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What is a Shaker kitchen?

The term ‘Shaker’ kitchen takes its name from the Shakers, a Christian organisation founded in 1747 in England. Known for their simple, pared-back lifestyle, architecture and furniture, the Shakers designed kitchens that were functional and minimal with timber cabinets comprising flat centre panels with no detail, fuss or decoration.

Elegant and understated, the Shaker kitchen still looks and performs as good today as it did almost 300 years ago. Simple yet effective, today’s designs can also incorporate additional Shaker details such as round wooden knobs and handles, carved timber peg rails and dovetailed drawers.

Get the slim Shaker kitchen style

While the classic Shaker kitchen never goes out of style, there’s a new version that’s taken the market by storm. Slim Shaker kitchen cabinets are the new kid on the block, where the definitive Shaker trim around the edge of the cabinet is made thinner, for a fresher, more minimal feel. If you’re considering a kitchen overhaul, this is the perfect choice and it suits any setting.

Masterclass Kitchens has just the thing with its Bloomsbury and Kensington collections. Bloomsbury is sleek and luxurious with a painted finish in a wide range of colours while Kensington has a beautiful grained finish, which is vinyl wrapped so it’s easy to care for and keep clean.

The devil’s in the detail

Enhancing your slim Shaker kitchen with extra details will give it that handmade look without the price tag to match. It’s all about getting a handcrafted look and feel without having to pay for bespoke, so consider things like a kitchen mantle and wood-effect kitchen drawers.

Masterclass Kitchens offers four widths and two heights for its drawers to suit all your storage needs, with Blum Movento runners for smooth opening and closing. No more plastic and exposed metal that could ruin the end result. Slim Shaker kitchen cabinets with these extra details will make all the difference.

Don’t forget fitted furniture

Fitted elements will also elevate your slim Shaker kitchen. These fixed components help to give your space that tailor-made feel. Examples include built-in Hardwick benches, perfect for casual dining, and the Lansbury corner pantry for baking essentials and dried ingredients.

Choose a timeless palette

Shaker kitchens are so enduring thanks to their simple design and colour palette. Whether natural wood or painted, they can be as traditional or as contemporary as you like. The new slim Shaker kitchen cabinets look fabulous in a wide range of colours, with light grey kitchens and sage kitchens being popular options.

For something more dramatic, a black Shaker kitchen looks stunning with crisp white marble or marble-effect worksurfaces while green tones help bring the outside in, perfect for all seasons.

To find out more about Shaker kitchens, visit masterclasskitchens.co.uk

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