Handmade Kitchen Cabinets: How We Make Them
Handmade kitchen cabinets are growing in popularity, because the quality of a handmade cabinet is considerably higher than a factory-built one. Handmade cabinets are built from scratch using your preferred material, shape and size. Every order is made to exact specifications, and it is rare that any two cabinets are exactly the same. Here at Handmade Kitchen Company, we are proud of our reputation as cabinet makers. Our many years of skill and expertise in crafting and designing handmade cabinets shows in the quality and precision of the finished result.
Handmade Kitchen Cabinets at a Glance
A handmade cabinet is built to order rather than picked from a range of standard sizes, so it can be made to any width, height, depth or shape, including curved and angled units. Construction combines traditional techniques such as hand-cut joints and hand sanding with modern precision machinery, and only hard-wearing, premium grade materials are used, because cabinetry takes more daily wear than almost anything else in the house. Because each unit is made for its position, you gain storage that would otherwise be lost to filler panels and awkward corners. At Handmade Kitchen Company we design, build and hand-paint every cabinet to order.
How our cabinets are made
Our manufacturing process combines traditional techniques with advanced machinery and precision skill, to bring you accuracy and consistency. With close attention to detail, we can ensure your finished cabinet has no imperfections, and each one is checked before it leaves the workshop. With hand-cut joints, hand sanding and smooth surfaces, you will notice the difference compared with a factory-made unit. Want a specific shape? We can craft your kitchen cabinets to any shape, size, style or theme, from traditional to modern, period or country. We also
cabinets to give a smooth and flawless finish.
Built to last
Kitchen cabinets undergo a lot of use over the course of time, so wear and tear is inevitable, and the quality of your cabinets determines how long they will last. Cabinets need to be made from strong materials and built to be durable. Only the highest quality, most hard-wearing materials are used in ours, and we are proud to use premium grade timber throughout. You can read more about the
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What bespoke actually gives you
With a handmade kitchen cabinet you can have any shape, including curved, angled and straight, in any depth, width, height, colour and finish you choose. There are options to integrate furniture and appliances into the cabinetry, with a choice of different handles or a completely handleless design. A key advantage of handmade cabinets is the storage and use of space. Because they can be made to fit almost anywhere, large or small, they make room for other kitchen furniture and appliances and give you freedom to move around. There are options for deep drawers, shelves, racks and open sections, giving you as much storage as you need.
Kitchen Cabinet FAQs
What is the difference between handmade and factory-made kitchen cabinets?
Factory-made cabinets come in a set range of standard sizes, so the design has to work around what is available, usually with filler panels to close the gaps. Handmade cabinets are built to the dimensions of your room, using hand-cut joints and hand finishing, which means no wasted space and a higher standard of construction.
Are handmade kitchen cabinets worth it?
If you have an awkward room, or you want storage designed around how you actually cook, yes. You gain usable space that standard units lose to fillers and dead corners, and better materials and joinery mean the cabinetry stays square and functional for far longer.
What are handmade kitchen cabinets made from?
We use premium grade, hard-wearing timber throughout, with tulipwood for hand-painted doors and frames because its fine grain gives the smoothest paint finish, and oak or pine where the timber itself is on show.
Can cabinets be made to fit awkward spaces?
Yes, and that is one of the main reasons people choose handmade. Cabinets can be made curved, angled or to a non-standard depth or height, which means chimney breasts, sloping ceilings, alcoves and corners can all be used rather than boxed off.
Where does Handmade Kitchen Company make its cabinets?
We design, hand-build and hand-paint bespoke kitchen cabinetry from our workshop in Essex, for clients across Essex, Hertfordshire and North London. At Handmade Kitchen Company, we are proud cabinet makers with a wealth of knowledge and skill, and we will work closely with you to design and build cabinets that suit your needs, with detailed planning and visual examples to bring your ideas to life. If you would like any more information about our handmade cabinets, or would like a free consultation, then please don't hesitate to contact us. You can also visit our showroom, where you can view our handmade cabinets and latest kitchen builds.
