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In Frame Kitchens Buying Guide

Providing top tips and insight on how to plan and design an in-frame look, this in-frame kitchens buying guide covers everything you need to know about harnessing this traditional style in your home. From understanding how to use and fit this sought-after design, to knowing what features to include for an authentic finish, this handy kitchens buying guide will ensure your in-frame makeover runs smoothly.

Understanding in-frame

What is in-frame?

In-frame designs have an additional border that surrounds a door front adding visual interest and extra detail to the external look of a cupboard.

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What are in-frame kitchens?

In-frame kitchens, also known as framed kitchens, have an additional border that surrounds a door front adding visual interest and extra detail to the external look of a cupboard. When added to a shaker design, they create a stately look that pays homage to traditional interiors of a bygone era, which can add a premium touch to any home. Using narrow profiles, like a cornice or pelmet, to create the border, the frame can be applied to standard door fronts within a design, depending on personal taste.

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How are they fitted?

The additional frame is made up of a profile that is fitted to the top, bottom, and sides of a cubpard door making it easy to customise an interior.

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How are framed kitchens installed?

The additional frame is made up of a profile that is fitted to the top, bottom, and sides of a door front, like how a cornice or pelmet is fitted, making it easy to customise on different styles in our collection. These profiles are supplied in various lengths, including a 3m and 600mm size, which can be applied to a wide selection of cabinetry. The framing itself is easy to fit, which means it is also straightforward to adopt this look in any room size or layout.

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What are the benefits?

A timeless design

Offering the ultimate choice in traditional design, this framed look will span the changing trends for a long-lasting fit.

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A timeless design

Offering the ultimate choice in traditional design, this framed look will span the changing trends for a long-lasting fit.
Choice of colours

With many colours to choose from, including staple hues and on-trend shades, it is easy to create a custom finish.

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A choice of colours

With many colours to choose from, including staple hues and on-trend shades, it is easy to create a custom finish.

Primed for premium

Great for creating a high-end look, the framed detail will craft a design that is unique to your home.

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Primed for premium

Great for creating a high-end look, the framed detail will craft a design that is unique to your home.
Quick and easy to install

With framing accessories that are quick to fit, your trade professional can achieve this sought-after look with ease.

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Quick and easy to install

With framing accessories that are quick to fit, your trade professional can achieve this sought-after look with ease.

What designs are compatible?

How to style an in-frame design

- Add dressers
  
  Use glass-fronted dressers for a storage staple.
  
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- Go for timber
  
  Go for timber floors for a long-lasting and tactile feature.
  
  See wood flooring
Harness heritage features

Go all out on detail by adding fixtures with a heritage-inspired look, such as bridge taps or ceramic sinks, for a statement cleaning area.

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- Pick chrome
  
  Choose chrome handles for a finish that is easy to match.
  
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- Hinge details
  
  Replicate vintage furniture with decorative hinges.
  
  See cabinet hinges
Invest in neutral counters

Invest in neutral colours, like white surfaces, to offer a coordinated look that keeps the decorative detail of our in-frame doors in focus.

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