The Tradition of Oak Kitchen Cupboard Doors and its Evolving Styles

There’s a rich tradition of using oak in UK homes, particularly as a stylish addition to interiors. Because the wood was in plentiful supply in the 17^th Century, you’ll find that many country houses from that era bedecked in this wood, with it being used in almost every part: from oak beams and panelled floors to ornate furniture and sturdy doors. Oak is prized for its resilience, durability and aesthetic qualities and, over the years, styles have evolved, from the simplest of designs to intricate and elegant motifs.

Because of its hard-wearing nature, oak has always been a traditional part of a kitchen, offering protection and visual appeal. In the modern kitchen, it still holds its own; you’ll find it adorning kitchen cupboard doors and drawer fronts, to great effect.

Oak: Traditional or Contemporary?

If you’re thinking of giving your kitchen a long-overdue facelift, replacing your kitchen cupboard doors and drawer fronts with oak is a superb way to add some timeless elegance to the busiest room in your home. However, oak isn’t the monopoly of heritage-style homes, and thanks to advances in woodcraft and an increase in the styles and finishes available, oak can be just at home in a contemporary kitchen as it is in something more traditional.

Enjoy Natural Wood at its Finest

The pinnacle of kitchen cupboard doors has to be natural wood. Our Country range offers solid wood doors and drawers, handcrafted to your specifications, by our team of talented craftsmen. In addition to the Natural Oak doors, we also offer Limed Oak. Limed Oak is slightly paler than its contemporary and lends itself to modern kitchens, adding depth and character to sleek, chic surroundings.

An Eye for Detail?

Our Kensington range offers a range of high-quality wood effect kitchen cupboard doors and drawers that perfectly capture the elegance of natural wood, at a fraction of the price. In addition to Limed Oak, the Kensington range boasts the lighter tones of Montana Oak and the darker, golden shades found in Pippy Oak. The Kensington range is for those who want to introduce some grace and elegance to their kitchens; each door and drawer front can be embellished with stylish details, such as the Cathedral Arch and the Square designs. In quirkier kitchens, these help to bring some uniformity to the space while, in larger kitchens, the details create a sense of flow.

Oak might be an expensive wood but, at The Kitchen Restoration Company, we offer a range of cost-effective alternatives that will allow you to breathe new life into your kitchen, without the expense and inconvenience of a total refit.