Inframe style fitted kitchens, designed and installed to a high standard.
Practical guidance on planning a inframe kitchen in your area.
Get a free quoteTake a closer look at Fitted Kitchens Lewisham, built around the space you have and the way your kitchen needs to work. Use this page to weigh up the practical choices before a made-to-measure kitchen design conversation with Xeeni.
Inframe kitchens set the door within a visible surrounding frame rather than covering it, a construction method associated with higher-end joinery and a more substantial appearance. In your area this style is often chosen for its craftsmanship and durability, since the framed construction is typically more robust than a simple overlay door. The visible frame also adds a subtle shadow line that gives the cabinetry more depth.
An inframe kitchen project usually includes solid timber frames and doors, a choice of painted or natural wood finishes, traditional or transitional hardware, and worktops in natural stone, wood or composite materials. Deep drawers, larder units and glazed display cabinets are commonly specified given the style's association with more generous, considered storage. The right specification depends on budget, since the framed construction generally involves more joinery than a flat overlay door.
Because the frame itself is visible, colour and grain are on show in more places than with a flush door, so timber selection and paint finish both need consideration. A single strong colour across the whole run is one option, while contrasting the island or a bank of units against the main cabinetry is another way to use the frame detail. Reviewing physical samples, including the frame profile itself, helps confirm proportions before manufacture.
Precise measurements matter most around worktop joins, appliance housings and extractor ductwork, since small errors here are the hardest to correct after installation. Existing plumbing, wiring and any changes in floor level should be surveyed carefully. Raising these points early means the final design can be confirmed with confidence before production starts.
Before discussing this kitchen project, note what currently works, what causes frustration and which appliances or storage need dedicated space. Photographs and approximate room dimensions are helpful for an initial conversation. A developed proposal can then balance layout, storage and appearance, with final measurements confirmed before any made-to-measure elements are produced.
If you are considering this inframe kitchen project, gather preferred finishes, essential appliances and any room constraints before getting in touch. Xeeni can use this information to discuss suitable layouts and finishes for the space. An enquiry should describe the room and intended use so the first design conversation starts with relevant details.
Yes, an accurate survey allows the design to work around alcoves, sloping ceilings, structural columns and existing pipework rather than against them. What is achievable depends on the room's exact dimensions and where services can realistically run. Flagging any unusual features early makes for a more realistic first proposal.
It helps to share photographs, approximate width and length, the appliances that need to fit and any storage that matters most to you. Mentioning existing services such as plumbing and electrics avoids surprises later. This information shapes which questions come up in the first design conversation.
Start with the room's existing colours, flooring and natural light, then compare suitable samples in that setting. Consider cleaning, durability and how prominent the cabinetry should feel against the rest of the room. The best choice supports both everyday cooking and the wider interior.