Design a Characterful Kitchen: Statement Door Styles, Colours And Texture

From cute and quirky to classic and traditional, the perfect characterful kitchen looks a bit different for everyone. Whether you're restoring a period property or want to create a kitchen that's a fun and inviting place you actually want to spend time in, we're on hand to help you find the right custom kitchen doors to bring your design together and complete your space.

How to Choose Custom Kitchen Doors

Finding The Right Style

There are so many different ways to approach designing a kitchen that feels right for you and your home. If you live in a beautiful period property, you may want to give your kitchen a very traditional look and choose cabinets with classic touches, such as the curved arches on our Bella Canterbury doors or the tongue and groove details on our Bella Newport doors.

However, you may want to take your kitchen in a decidedly more contemporary direction and instead choose a style that allows you to merge older features with more modern touches. In this case, something like our Bella Dalton doors with their minimalist inspired lines or our Bella Segreto doors with their angular integrated handle in brushed steel or nickel may be better aligned with your creative vision.

Pro Tip: Happy Doors kitchen doors are designed with versatility in mind, so they can be incorporated into a wide variety of different properties and interior styles. If you're unsure which style to choose, give us a call and we can provide our expert advice and guidance to help you make the right choice for your home.

Allow Your Sense Of Style To Inform Your Colour Choice

The great thing about interior design is that there aren't any rules that are totally unbreakable, so when it comes to colour we always recommend letting your own tastes and preferences guide the way.

There's absolutely nothing wrong with choosing beautifully crafted Shaker style doors in a classic colourway. In fact, that combination will always help you to create a chic and stylish space that'll look great for many years to come. But if you're looking for ways to infuse your own sense of creativity into your kitchen, selecting a slightly unexpected colour or even combining multiple colours within the same place is an amazingly simple way to realise even your wildest creative visions.

So, if you're finding yourself drawn to custom kitchen doors in a very classic style, such as our charming Bella Westbury doors, in a contemporary blush pink or refreshing Scandinavian blue, don't hold back! We offer such a range of different colours precisely because we want to help our customers to create kitchens that are unique and reflect the people who are interacting with the space on a daily basis.

Pro Tip: Incorporating kitchen doors in two different colours can be a great way to establish different zones within an open plan kitchen. You could also choose different colours for your base and wall cabinets, which can help to create a kitchen that feels both colourful yet light, airy and open. So if you're really torn between two colours, why not consider whether they can both be integrated into your design?

Don't Underestimate The Power Of Texture

When we think about adding texture to a space, we often immediately start thinking about cushions, rugs and curtains. But it's also possible to play with visual textures in a kitchen, particularly when choosing cupboard doors with finishes that are inspired by natural materials.

Kitchen cabinets with a beautiful oak style finish can instantly give any space a classic country cottage feel, as they'll bring a sense of warmth into a room. But if this just isn't your style or would feel out of place in your property, there are a vast array of other finishes that can bring an element of texture into your design.

Our Valore kitchen doors come in a selection of interesting and statement making finishes, including cupria slate, which feels very contemporary and will immediately add a sense of depth to your space. The black mustang nero finish is another option that exudes drama, with its intricate golden details that look elevated and expensive.

If you're looking for cabinets with an ultra glossy finish that'll immediately make your kitchen feel more contemporary, our Zurfiz doors with a glass effect edge could be ideal for you. Again, there are several finishes to choose from here, which will offer a flash of interesting texture and depth, including luxurious ultragloss copperleaf and the super refreshing ultragloss metallic blue.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to know about measuring for new kitchen cupboard doors from Happy Doors?

As we'll use the measurements you provide to create your bespoke kitchen cabinet doors, it's really important to make sure that you're measuring accurately. The good news is that the process is super easy, as all you'll need is a tape measure and something to note down the measurements on. We recommend reading through our measuring guide and taking each measurement twice to ensure accuracy.

Do I need to include hinge hole measurements when placing my order?

Although it's not a requirement to provide us with hinge hole measurements, it's something we advise because it'll make the installation process much faster and easier for you. If you include hinge hole measurements, we can pre-drill these holes for you, so all you'll need to do on installation day is attach your hinges with a screwdriver.

When taking hinge hole measurements, always measure to the centre of each hinge to ensure a perfect fit and don't forget to note down whether each door opens outwards to the left or the right.

When will my new Happy Doors kitchen cabinet doors arrive?

Every order we receive is custom made, however we aim to deliver all orders within 20 working days. We'll keep you informed throughout the whole process, so you'll know exactly when you can expect your order to arrive.