What's the best style for resale?

Shaker — universally accepted, doesn't date as fast as slab, suits any London property type.

In-frame really worth 2× Shaker?

For heritage/period homes and high-end programmes — yes. For mid-market — no.

Yes — slab island + Shaker perimeter is a popular London 2026 combination. Just keep colour palette coherent.

Does Builderr supply and fit kitchens?

Yes — full kitchen design and fit from off-the-shelf to bespoke as part of kitchen extension packages.

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Kitchen Cabinet Style Comparison: Shaker vs Slab vs In-Frame London

London kitchen cabinet costs (supplied per linear metre carcass + doors): slab-front (modern handleless) £550–£1,400, Shaker (most popular London style) £650–£1,800, in-frame (heritage premium) £1,400–£3,200 and beaded in-frame (Plain English style) £2,200–£4,500. A typical 6m run kitchen costs £4,000–£24,000 supplied. Shaker dominates London 2026 — period-friendly, modern-compatible, ages well.

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Style comparison

Slab — flat door, handleless or push-to-open, ultra-modern, suits new-builds and contemporary extensions, dates faster than Shaker. Shaker — five-piece door with recessed centre panel, original Shaker community USA design, dominates London 2026 — works in Victorian period homes, Edwardian terraces and modern extensions alike. In-frame — door sits within face frame (not overlay), heritage premium, lower internal storage volume but high-end visual. Beaded in-frame — Plain English / deVOL signature, bead detail around door opening, top-end heritage spec.

Carcass and hardware

Carcass: 18mm MFC (melamine faced chipboard) standard, 18mm birch ply premium. Doors: MDF (painted), solid timber (oak, ash), painted timber (Farrow & Ball, Little Greene). Hardware: Blum or Hettich soft-close hinges + drawer runners are 2026 standard. Drawer construction: dovetailed birch ply premium; metal-side standard.

Lead time and supplier

Howdens/Wickes/Magnet (off-the-shelf) — 2–4 week lead time, fitted by trade. Mid-tier (DesignerKitchens, Wren, Olive & Barr) — 6–10 weeks. Bespoke (deVOL, Plain English, local cabinetmaker) — 12–20 weeks. Match lead time to renovation programme — order at first-fix to receive at second-fix.

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