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Kitchen Styles: Find the Perfect Look for Your Home
By Thomas Matthew
Every kitchen we make is designed for the room it goes in and built in our own workshop in Poole. Below are the styles we make, from painted in-frame and classic Shaker to handleless and natural wood, with what sets each one apart. Find the one that feels like home, and we will design it around how you live.
Discover the Best Kitchen Styles for Your Space
Your kitchen should reflect your personality, not just your floor plan. Whether you’re dreaming of a bold contemporary masterpiece, a cosy countryside retreat, or something in between, we’ll help you navigate styles that balance aesthetic, function, and flair.
Maximising Your Space With Handmade Kitchens
Handmade kitchens offer more than just beauty—they’re built to last. Every cabinet, every joint, and every detail is crafted with precision and passion, ensuring a kitchen that adapts to your lifestyle, maximises space, and exudes quality from every angle.
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Popular Kitchen Styles
Discover kitchen designs that blend elegance, efficiency, and personality. From modern minimalism to rustic textures, find the perfect style to transform your space.
Minimalist. Functional. Unapologetically sleek. Modern style kitchens embrace clean lines, handleless cabinetry, and high-gloss finishes, creating a space where effortless design meets everyday practicality.
Find out more about our modern kitchens.
Shaker Style Kitchens
A true classic. Shaker kitchens balance heritage charm with modern versatility, offering panelled cabinetry, timeless hardware, and durable craftsmanship that blends seamlessly into both traditional and contemporary homes.
Find out more about our Shaker style kitchens.
In Frame Kitchens
Built for strength, designed for luxury. In-frame kitchens feature cabinet doors set within a solid frame, ensuring unmatched durability, precise craftsmanship, and an effortlessly refined aesthetic.
Find out more about our In Frame Kitchens.
Picture warm woods, deep farmhouse sinks, and vintage-inspired accents. A country kitchen is all about character—embracing textured finishes, natural materials, and timeless charm for a cosy space feel.
Find out more about our Country Kitchens.
Bright, airy, and effortlessly stylish, Scandinavian kitchens champion simplicity, natural light, and functional design. With matte finishes, light woods, and sleek hardware, they feel both inviting and ultra-modern.
Find out more about our Scandi Kitchens.
Other Kitchen Styles
Your kitchen’s door style sets the tone for its entire look. From sleek slab doors to ergonomic J-handle designs, explore styles that blend functionality, aesthetics, and seamless usability to match your modern or classic vision.
Minimalist and effortlessly chic, slab door kitchens make a statement with clean surfaces, handleless cabinets, and modern textures—a perfect match for contemporary homes.
Find out more about our Slab Door Kitchens.
Effortlessly sleek and handle-free, J-handle kitchens offer a streamlined, modern look with built-in grooves for easy access. Perfect for those who love minimalist design without compromising on functionality and style.
Find out more about our J Handle Kitchens.
Wooden kitchens celebrate the beauty of natural grain patterns, organic textures, and warm hues. Whether in oak, walnut, or birch plywood, these kitchens bring a tactile, grounded feel to the home while ensuring durability and timeless appeal.
Find out more about our Wooden Kitchens.
Popular Wooden Kitchen Finishes
A timeless favourite, oak kitchens are built to last, offering a perfect blend of durability, warmth, and versatility. Whether natural, stained, or painted, oak kitchens are a popular choice that adapts to any style.
Find out more about our Oak Kitchens.
Soft, light, and effortlessly elegant, limed oak kitchens highlight the beauty of natural wood with a subtle whitewashed effect. Ideal for coastal, Scandinavian, and classic interiors.
Find out more about our Limed Oak Kitchens.
Deep, rich, and undeniably sophisticated, walnut kitchens exude luxury. Pairing beautifully with brass hardware, stone countertops, and moody lighting, walnut adds depth and refinement to any space.
Find out more about our Walnut Kitchens.
For the modern minimalist, birch plywood kitchens offer a fresh, clean aesthetic with exposed layers, smooth textures, and a contemporary edge—perfect for Scandinavian and industrial interiors.
Find out more about our Birch Plywood Kitchens.
"Your home is a reflection of who you are and what you love. Make it spectacular with our handmade kitchen designs"
Sustainably Sourced
All of our materials are from reputable suppliers that practise ethical and sustainable manufacturing processes
Quality Workmanship
Each job is carried out to the same high standard, going through multiple quality checks before leaving our workshop
10 Year Guarantee
Using the best modern and traditional manufacturing methods & high quality materials, we offer all our clients a 10 year guarantee
Our Ethos
We pride ourselves on exceeding customer expectations, competitively pricing, without compromising on finish. To ensure not only the finest workmanship, but also the highest quality materials are used in all our handmade kitchens.
Your Trusted Advisor
With a variety of options at your fingertips, it is easy to get overwhelmed. Here at Thomas Matthew, we are dedicated to helping you get the furniture you deserve! Our job is to guide and assist you through every step, openly and honestly explaining any pros & cons of each material or product in question. We aim to educate & inform you, so you can feel confident that each decision you’re making is the right one.
Let Creativity Blossom
You are unique, your needs are unique. Innovative designs allow us to infuse your individual styles and tastes into your handmade kitchen ideas. Our designers take the time to listen, and really understand what you are thinking. This helps us to create and tailor our designs to suit you.
Our Finishes
All of our finishing is done in house, from spray painting to hand painted finishes. With a variety of colours to choose, from the likes of Farrow & Ball, Little Greene or Dulux, we guarantee stunning results on every project.
Testimonials
"I have now completed 7 projects with Thomas Matthew. As a busy interior designer I need to work with trades I can trust, who are thoughtful and courteous to my clients, deliver on time, within budget and exceed expectations. All of this and more can be said of this company. Matthew never fails to understand that the work they are doing for me is generally only part of a much bigger project and any slippage in timing affects other trades and the schedule in general, this is a rare quality. He and the guys he employs all did their apprenticeships together, they have therefore worked as a team for years, are a known quantity and perform as a finely oiled machine. My professional life became a whole lot easier the day I employed Matthew. We already have more projects in the pipeline and I could not feel more confident that they will continue to deliver the fabulous work myself and my clients demand. Val Plummer At No 19 Interiors"
"We are so pleased with the quality of the new handmade cupboards which have transformed our lounge. As the units were built off site, this helped to keep any disruption and time spent fitting them to a minimum. The workmen were professional, polite and respectful in our home at all times."
"I had Thomas Matthew build me a beautiful handmade kitchen. The look and quality of the workmanship was perfection. The kitchen was a traditional in frame style kitchen, hand painted in French grey with Corian worktops. I could not be happier and would highly recommend this company."
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