French Parisian Chic Kitchen Design Using Statement Replacement Kitchen Doors And Hardware

We've seen a real shift away from extremely minimally decorated spaces over the last couple of years, which has allowed different design styles to have their moment in the spotlight. Characterful and vintage interiors are making a return, allowing more people to discover the unique charms that such long-established styles can bring to the home.

Known for their appreciation of the finer things in life, Parisians have an intrinsic and effortless sense of style, so it's no real surprise that Parisian kitchens are now, quite rightly, being appreciated and admired the world over for their character and understated sense of sophistication. They're also often very compact, so their key features can be incorporated into kitchens of all sizes.

What Exactly is French Parisian Chic?

Rather than following trends, French Parisian spaces centre quality, maintain a focus on timelessness, elegance and sophistication, and expertly combine classic and contemporary elements without ever needing to try too hard.

If you want to bring this style to your home, striking the right balance between a 'less is more' approach and the incorporation of elements that possess an intrinsic sense of grandeur and charm without being too overbearing is key.

As one of the main design elements in a kitchen, your choice of replacement cabinet doors can play a central role when it comes to establishing a chic and sophisticated Parisian atmosphere. So, let's explore some of the doors and hardware options that will help you to infuse your kitchen with French Parisian charm.

Incorporate Panelled Details for Depth and Character

Kitchen cabinet doors with panelled details have a sense of character that is perfect for a French Parisian inspired space, and whether you're looking for a simple design or something a touch more intricate, there are a variety of options to explore in the Happy Doors collection.

Our Bella Rowen doors have a classic Shaker style, which is elevated with tiered panelling that brings a sense of depth. This depth also means that different shadow patterns will move across your doors under different lighting conditions, which will offer an extra layer of interest and dynamism to your space.

Pro Tip: If you enjoy cabinets with more detailing, our Bella Harlem and Bella Carlton doors have the same tiered elements as well as a flat central panel, which offers even more depth and dimension.

Choose Classic Colours That Never Go Out of Style

From fashion to interiors, Parisian style centres classic colours over chasing trends. Some of the first colours that may come to mind include cream, linen and beige. However, there's no need to solely stick to neutrals if that doesn't align with your style.

Many of our replacement kitchen cabinet doors are available in a selection of classic and supremely sophisticated colours, including mussel, cashmere, macadamia, and carat beige. If you love colour, we recommend choosing replacement kitchen cabinet doors in heritage inspired colours, such as sage green, colonial blue or even a rich rusty red. Colours with an almost earthy quality have the sense of timelessness that will ensure they never look out of place or out of style.

Pro Tip: Choosing a matt or supermatt finish can bring an extra layer of sophistication to your kitchen and can feel more characterful and timeless than glossy, highly reflective surfaces.

Accessorise with Metallic Accents for a Touch of Glamour

Interior design often takes a healthy degree of inspiration directly from fashion, as trends can be applied to our homes in a variety of different ways. For many interior experts, kitchen hardware works to enhance the room in a similar way to how a beautiful piece of jewellery can take an outfit to the next level.

Choosing brass or gold handles to adorn your drawers and cabinets can add an elevated sense of glamour to your space, making your kitchen look more expensive in the process. Our simple Windsor door knob has been designed with a timeless quality and is an excellent option for a Parisian inspired kitchen.

If you're looking for handles that will take up a little more surface area and therefore make slightly more of an impact in your kitchen, the elegant cupped shape of our Windsor Shell handles could be your perfect match.

Complete Your French Parisian Kitchen with Happy Doors

With an array of classic styles and colours to choose from, we're certain that you won't need to look too hard before you find your ideal replacement kitchen doors in the Happy Doors collection.

If there's any part of the selection, measuring or installation process that's unclear or you want to obtain some tailored advice from our kitchen experts, you can get in touch with us easily to discuss your kitchen project. You can send an email to hello@happy-doors.co.uk or call 0345 257 2526 between 8:30am and 5pm Monday-Friday.

Frequently Asked Questions About Replacement Kitchen Doors

Which replacement kitchen doors should I choose if I want my kitchen to feel like a Parisian bistro?

Parisian bistros expertly blend old and new, so choosing cabinet doors with a vintage look and feel is an excellent way to go. There are many options in the Happy Doors collection, including our Bella Aldridge doors, which strike the right balance between detail and simplicity.

Are warm toned handles and hinges better than cool toned alternatives?

Personal preference plays a central role when it comes to choosing between warm or cool toned metallic hardware, as both have their own sense of style and character. If you're finding it tricky to decide, we recommend ordering a colour swatch of your chosen doors, and placing it next to silver, chrome, brass and gold toned hardware options to see which combination you prefer.

How do I ensure I'm taking accurate measurements for my replacement kitchen doors?

We've put together a complete guide to measuring for your new cabinet doors, which can be found here.