Cambridge Kitchens
Timeless painted Shaker — designed and installed across Tameside and Greater Manchester, and made to measure for your home.
Timeless painted Shaker
The Cambridge is our best-loved painted Shaker kitchen — a design that has never dated because it was never chasing a trend. A five-piece frame, a clean recessed centre panel and a smooth, hard-wearing painted finish give you a kitchen that feels as natural in a Victorian terrace in Stalybridge as it does in a new-build in Denton.
Shaker furniture was built on a simple idea: that beauty comes from honest proportions and good craftsmanship rather than decoration. The Cambridge carries that thinking into the modern kitchen. Rails and stiles are kept in careful proportion, so the doors read as calm and considered rather than busy. Because the finish is painted, you are free to choose exactly the colour that suits your home — soft off-whites and warm stones for a light, welcoming feel, or deep inky blues, sages and charcoals for something with more drama. Two-tone schemes, pairing a painted perimeter with a contrasting island, are especially popular and something our designers will happily plan with you.
What makes the Cambridge special
The Cambridge suits homeowners who want a kitchen that will still look right in fifteen years — the sort of considered, understated design that quietly lifts the whole house. It works beautifully with both traditional accessories, such as a Belfast sink and classic tap, and more contemporary touches like handleless-look edge profiles and integrated lighting.
Hand-painted finish
A smooth, durable painted door available in a full palette of on-trend and classic colours, including bespoke colour matching.
Solid, quiet construction
Soft-close doors and drawers as standard, with sturdy cabinets built to take everyday family life in its stride.
Two-tone options
Mix a painted perimeter with a contrasting island or tall units for a design that feels tailored to your room.
Real storage
Deep pan drawers, corner carousels, larder units and clever internal fittings so nothing is wasted.
Handle your way
Choose from cup handles, knobs, bar handles or elegant edge pulls to set the tone.
Worktop of your choice
Pair with quartz, granite, solid timber or laminate to match your budget and your look.
See it in the flesh
A closer look at the cambridge range, installed in homes across the borough. Tap any image to enlarge.
Worktops, handles & finishing touches
The Cambridge is only the starting point. Every kitchen we fit is tailored with your choice of worktop — from hard-wearing laminate to premium quartz, granite, porcelain and solid timber — chosen to suit both your look and your budget.
From there we help you coordinate handles, taps, sinks, splashbacks, lighting and appliances into one cohesive design. Our planners think about the details that make a kitchen a pleasure to use every day: deep pan drawers, clever corner storage, larders, bins and recycling, and task lighting exactly where you need it.
- Full choice of worktops, sinks, taps and splashbacks
- Coordinated handles, lighting and appliances
- Clever, made-to-measure internal storage
- Fitted by our own experienced installers
Your Cambridge kitchen, step by step
Free design visit
We come to you, measure up properly and talk through how you use your kitchen, your must-haves and your budget.
Your 3D design
We turn your ideas into a detailed 3D plan and a clear, itemised quote — with no pressure and no hidden extras.
Refine & choose
Tweak the layout, pick your doors, worktops, handles and appliances, and see it all come together.
Expert installation
Our own experienced fitters install your kitchen cleanly and carefully, keeping you informed at every stage.
Aftercare & guarantee
We finish to a snag-free standard and back the work with a comprehensive guarantee for lasting peace of mind.
Cambridge kitchens — frequently asked questions
Is a Shaker kitchen still a good choice in 2026?
Yes. The Shaker door is the most enduring style in British kitchens precisely because it does not rely on fashion. A painted Cambridge kitchen looks as current today as it did a generation ago, which protects both your enjoyment and your home's value.
Can I choose any colour for the Cambridge?
Almost. We offer a wide standard palette and can also colour-match to most paint references, so if you have a shade in mind we can usually create it.
Will the painted finish chip or scratch?
The doors use a tough, factory-applied lacquered paint finish designed for daily kitchen use. Cared for sensibly it will stay looking excellent for many years, and small marks can be touched in.
How long does a Cambridge kitchen take to fit?
Most installations take between one and two weeks on site, depending on the size of the room and any building work. We give you a clear schedule before we start.
Book your free design visit
No pressure, no obligation — just honest advice, a proper measure-up and a 3D design made for the way you live. Serving Tameside and every town within fifteen miles.