Replacement Kitchen Doors: Styles, Costs & How It Works

This page covers everything you need to know about replacing your kitchen doors. From the styles and finishes available, to how much it costs, how the process works, and how to get a free quote from your local designer, we’ve covered all aspects of the process to help you decide the best option for you.

What Are Replacement Kitchen Doors?

Replacement kitchen doors are exactly as the name suggests: new doors and drawer fronts fitted to your existing kitchen units, giving your kitchen a completely fresh look without the disruption or cost of a full refit.

Instead of ripping out perfectly functional carcasses, you simply swap the

visible parts – the doors, drawer fronts, end panels, plinths, cornices, worktops and handles. The result is a kitchen that looks entirely new, at a fraction of the price.

It's one of the most popular home improvement choices in the UK, and for good reason. The units in most kitchens remain in perfectly good condition for decades, it's only the surface elements that begin to show wear, go out of fashion, or simply stop suiting your tastes. Replacement doors solve that problem.

At The Kitchen Restoration Company, all our replacement kitchen doors are made to measure at our own workshop in the Midlands. Our installers fit across England and Wales. We can fit in as little as a day, many are 1-2 days, while more complex jobs can take longer.

Is It Worth Replacing Kitchen Cabinet Doors?

For most homeowners, yes, replacing kitchen cupboard doors is absolutely worth it.

A full kitchen replacement is one of the most expensive home improvement projects you can undertake, often costing anything up to £25,000 or more. Yet in many kitchens, the carcasses – the structural units behind the doors – are in perfectly good condition and can last for decades.

Replacing just the kitchen cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and visible panels

delivers the same visual transformation at a fraction of that cost. You get a kitchen that looks completely new, without the weeks of disruption, the mess, or the price tag.

Door replacement also makes sense when:

• Your kitchen layout works well, but the style is dated

• You're preparing your home for sale and want to add value costeffectively

• The carcasses are sound, but the doors are worn, chipped, or simply the wrong colour

• You want a significant upgrade but don't want the disruption caused by a full refit.

The Kitchen Restoration Company makes the process straightforward: free design consultation, made-to-measure manufacturing, and professional fitting – often completed in a single day. Just have a look at some of our before and after pictures to see the difference it can make.  

How Much Do Replacement Kitchen Doors Cost?

Replacing your kitchen doors costs a fraction of a full kitchen refit, and the savings can be significant. Our prices start from around £3000 for a

straightforward door change, including all fitting costs, making it an accessible way to completely transform the look and feel of your kitchen.

For larger kitchens, or where you're adding new worktops or finishing touches, most projects average around £5,000–£6,000. A more comprehensive makeover, involving premium finishes, appliances, or a more complex layout, can come in around £10,000+. In all cases, customers can expect to save up to 50% compared to the cost of a full kitchen refit.

These are indicative ranges only. Because every project is bespoke, the final cost depends on the number of doors and drawer fronts in your kitchen, the style and finish you choose, and whether you're adding extras such as worktops or new appliances. The best way to find out the cost is to request a free home visit for an accurate, no-obligation quote.

Our Door Styles – 600+ Combinations

One of the most common questions we hear is: "What styles do you offer?" The short answer is: a lot. We have over 600 combinations of style, colour, and finish – all made to measure.

Our door collections include:

• Chatsworth: A range of vinyl wrapped doors varying from plain slab doors to traditional routed detailing and available in a wide range of matt and wood grain colours

• Chelsea: A classic shaker style door in a wide range of matt and woodgrain colours

• Clarence: A stunning, natural aesthetic with warm wood textured finish

• Classic: Timeless proportions that work in almost any kitchen space

• Acrylic: High-gloss, ultra-smooth surfaces in bold and neutral tones

• Kensington: Wood replica doors in a range of styles from flat slab doors to Cathedral Arch and Shaker designs

• Soho: Contemporary styling with a refined, urban edge

• Victoria: Modern, matt finish doors in a range of muted colours

• Warwick: Subtle woodgrain texture across a range of modern tones

Across these ranges, you can choose from a full spectrum of colours – including black, grey, cream, white, green, blue, and natural wood tones – and three finish types: gloss, matt, and wood grain.

Not sure where to start? Our designers bring samples and swatches to your home during your free consultation, so you can see exactly how your chosen doors will look in your own kitchen, in your own light. They’ll also discuss any finishing touches to help you design your perfect kitchen.

Made-to-Measure Kitchen Doors for Any Cabinet Size

Not all kitchens are built to standard dimensions. Older kitchens often have cabinets in non-standard sizes – the result of bespoke original installation or modifications made over the years.

This is why we manufacture replacement kitchen doors to your exact measurements, rather than doors in fixed sizes.

The process works like this: during your free home consultation, one of our designers takes precise measurements of every door and drawer front in your kitchen. Those measurements go directly to our Midlands workshop, where your doors are cut and finished to specification.

We also supply made-to-measure:

• Drawer fronts

• End panels

• Plinths

• Cornices and pelmets

• Appliance doors and integrated panels

So, whatever the layout or dimensions of your kitchen, we can create replacement doors that fit perfectly with no gaps and no compromise.

The Kitchen Door Replacement Process

From your first call to the day your kitchen is transformed, our process is designed to be simple, transparent, and stress-free.

1. Free home consultation

One of our local designers visits at a time that suits you, bringing colour swatches and door samples. They take exact measurements and talk you through the full range of styles, finishes, and extras.

2. You choose your doors

Pick from over 600 combinations of style, colour, and finish – from gloss to shaker. We create a detailed specification and provide a fixed, no-surprise quote.

3. We manufacture your doors

Every door is made to measure at our Birmingham factory. Strict quality checks are carried out before anything leaves the factory. Most orders are ready within 2-3 weeks.

4. Professional fitting – typically in a day

Our trained fitters arrive and install your new doors, drawer fronts, worktops, and any finishing touches. Many kitchens are completed in as little as a day with minimal disruption.

There's no need to completely empty your kitchen cupboards and our fitters work efficiently with minimal disruption.

Get a Quote or Order a Brochure Today

Ready to transform your kitchen? Get a free, no-obligation quote from your local kitchen designer. We cover the England and Wales – most kitchens are completed in as little as a day with minimal disruption.

If you’re not quite ready for a quote, you can request a free brochure to browse in your own time before making a decision. Or call us free on 0800 91 77 238 to speak to one of our team.