Design-Led Custom Kitchen Doors Inspired by Cottagecore, Japandi & English Country Styles

Designing a brand new kitchen space is an exciting prospect; however, it can also be somewhat daunting at the same time. From cottagecore to Scandi, Japandi and English country cottage styles, there are so many different approaches you could choose to take with your design.

Let's explore some design-led ideas that will help you to create a characterful kitchen that aligns with both your personal sense of style and your property.

Explore Cottagecore Chic with Earthy Tones

Cottagecore kitchens have an inherent sense of comfort and cosiness, which is created through the use of earthy tones, vintage style accessories, and natural materials. Earthy colours often work beautifully in kitchens, particularly in spaces that open up onto a garden, patio or other outside space, as they can help to create a connection with nature that feels very grounded and relaxing.

There are many different styles of custom kitchen doors that can be easily incorporated into a cottagecore style kitchen, including our characterful Bella Canterbury doors. Featuring classic design elements, including a cathedral arch and raised central panel, this is an ideal style for a traditional kitchen that's well-suited to modern life.

Our Bella Austin tongue and groove style doors are completely different, yet also suit the cottagecore aesthetic perfectly. They can be used throughout your kitchen cabinetry for a cohesive look or used on a kitchen island to create a focal point in your space.

Pro Tip: Custom kitchen doors in our Bella range are available in a selection of different earthy tones, including sage green, misty blue, macadamia, rusty red, and taupe.

Create a Serene Japandi Inspired Kitchen By Celebrating Natural Finishes

Combining Scandinavian functionality with Japanese minimalism, Japandi kitchens are calm, comfortable and uncluttered spaces which celebrate neutral colours, clean lines and natural materials.

If you want your kitchen to feel serene, light and airy, simple kitchen doors in a natural finish can help to bring your space to life. Our Bella Venice slab style doors can enhance the sense of space and brightness in your kitchen, with a sleek silhouette that allows the eye to glide effortlessly around the room. There are a number of natural finishes to choose from, all of which will suit a Japandi-inspired space, including Halifax natural oak, Lissa oak, and Cremona oak cotta.

Pro Tip: Warm wood tones tend to work best to create a sense of cosiness; however, if you prefer cooler tones, there are also a number of options to consider, including grey vincenza oak and urban oak.

Embrace Decades of Tradition with Shaker Style Kitchen Doors

Renowned for clean lines, practicality, quality craftsmanship and simplicity, Shaker style kitchens have a timeless quality that means they're just as popular now as they have ever been. Shaker style doors are the perfect choice if you want your kitchen to feel both modern and traditional, as it's an extremely versatile style that always looks chic and stylish.

If you love clean lines and simple designs, our Bella Rowen doors could be your perfect match. The raised frame gives the design a subtle flourish, which offers both depth and character in a subtle way. If you want your kitchen to lean a touch more modern, choose a light toned or gloss finish to ensure your space feels bright and airy. However, if you want to amplify the traditional qualities of Shaker style doors, choosing a richer, heritage inspired tone such as indigo blue or fir green can give your kitchen plenty of personality that gives a nod to kitchen designs of the past.

Layer Luxurious Neutral Tones to Create a Sophisticated Scandinavian Inspired Space

Embracing both minimalism and functionality, Scandinavian kitchens feature neutral tones, simple lines and cosy textures to create spaces that feel like a breath of fresh air. Layering different neutral tones can help you to create a light and airy space that still has depth and interest, so if you want to infuse your kitchen with Scandi style, it'll be worth spending some time putting together a colour palette that features both lighter and deeper neutrals for some subtle contrast, such as white, cashmere, and carat beige.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most popular neutral kitchen cupboard door finishes that aren't basic white?

White kitchens can sometimes feel a little stark, and if this is something you're hoping to avoid, the great news is that there are so many softer neutral tones that will look stunning in your home. If you enjoy warm neutral tones, antique white, cream, ivory and carat beige are all excellent options. However, if your preferences lean toward cooler tones, taupe grey, pebble, and dakkar could be perfect for you.

To help you find your ideal finish, don't forget that you can order up to six sample swatches that you can compare in the comfort of your own home.

Can contemporary kitchen cupboard doors be characterful?

While panelled doors might be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about characterful styles, modern doors also have their own unique characteristics that help to create a very particular ambience in a space.

For example, while our Valore slab doors have a very simple profile, they are available in a wide selection of characterful finishes, including driftwood light grey, black mustang nero, and porcelain gold grey.

Are shaker style kitchen cupboard doors going out of style?

The timelessness of shaker style design means that this style of kitchen cabinetry isn't going to go out of style anytime soon. In fact, the range of shaker style doors is actually expanding to include even more variety when it comes to factors such as the types of materials that are being used, the colours and finishes that are available, and profile sizes. For example, our Waterford slimline shaker doors are one of the newer additions to our range, which offers a more streamlined and contemporary look.