The best In Frame kitchen to buy on a budget
Up until recently, If you wanted an in frame kitchen, you’d have to dig very deep into your pockets. However, over the last few years, several brands have introduced more affordable options.
The purpose of this blog is to highlight the different types of affordable in frame kitchens available and discuss the pro’s and cons of each type. Plus, we’ll also point you in the direction of the best value suppliers of them in your area.
In Frame kitchens with 20mm or 22mm thick doors
The least expensive framed kitchens come with 20mm or 22mm thick doors. The most expensive come with doors that are 25mm – 30mm thick. Therefore, if you’re looking to keep the cost down, go for a 20mm or 22mm door.
Painted wood or MDF mock in frame kitchens
These look almost identical to in frame kitchens, but cost substantially less. Plus, there’s often little or no quality difference.
The other advantage these offer is that you don’t get all the practicality problems you get with a framed kitchen.
The kitchens pictured below are all mock in frame kitchens.
Wrapped mock in frame kitchens
These cost about 30% less than those with painted wood or MDF doors. However, because the doors are wrapped, they’re likely to peel at some point in the future. Therefore, if you’re looking for a high-quality kitchen that will last a long time, steer clear of these.
lay-on shaker with in frame style features
Another way of substantially reducing the cost is to buy a lay-on shaker and pair it with some in frame style features.
Examples of such features are three panel larder units, two panel wall units, fluted glass wall units and skirting/moulded plinths.
Below are lay-on shaker kitchens with in frame style features.
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