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POLL: shaker style kitchen vs Modern Kitchen

A&S Kitchen Wardrobe

27 September, 2016

Please tell us which kitchen type you prefer and why!

Modern Kitchen:

Shaker Style kitchen:

Modern Kitchen

Shaker style kitchen

Comments (102)

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A&S Kitchen Wardrobe
there is always an option of changing just the kitchen fronts.
2 November, 2016
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Sarah Walker Photography
Modern has no soul! Shaker is much more homely, without being twee :)
2 November, 2016
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Daisy England
Modern. Shaker has had its day.
2 November, 2016
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DK Building
Modern, we live in 21st century!
3 November, 2016
PRO
A&S Kitchen Wardrobe
Thank you for sharing your views!
3 November, 2016
PRO
Hancock & Read
Shaker can be modern too!
3 November, 2016
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Poggenpohl Birmingham
Our 125 year heritage tells us that the handle-free kitchen design simply cannot be put into the modern category. We convey this to be "timeless" rather than "modern" as we have produced handle-free kitchens since the 60's.

But to answer your question - it would seem a high percentage of our customers take the clean, linear and minimal look. (even though we do a shaker style range)

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3 November, 2016
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A&S Kitchen Wardrobe
great looking kitchen :)
9 November, 2016
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KitchensatHome
Sleek and practical fitting with modern living
10 November, 2016
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Abbeymead Building Ltd Chartered Building Company
Modern - Love the clean finish
10 November, 2016
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CC Builders
Cant beat a shaker kitchen!!
17 November, 2016
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Heart Kitchens Ltd
We find shakers still popular if painted, not many wood shakers around, but the handleless modern kitchen in both gloss and matt are very popular.
22 November, 2016
PRO
Threeform furniture
Shaker is tried and tested, and stood the test of time.
22 November, 2016
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Design Interiors Ltd
I prefer matt finish ! does not show finger marks
22 November, 2016
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Graham Rivers Architects
Modern wins everytime for us!
23 November, 2016last modified: 23 November, 2016
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Dan McNulty CHARTERED ARCHITECT
I love this style
23 November, 2016
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BS Interior Design & Architectural Services
Hi I voted the modern because of the white colour
23 November, 2016
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C&R Interiors
Much prefer Modern Kitchens as i like the stream lines.
23 November, 2016
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Design Interiors Ltd.
Both styles are equally popular with our clients. Personal preference for me however is for the flat doors of a modern kitchen. Great combination of graceful lines and easy to keep clean.
19 December, 2016last modified: 19 December, 2016
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BH Kitchens
Shaker with out doubt . will never go out of fashion
9 January, 2017
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Rooms Design Studio
Much prefer modern....this is a project we have recently completed.
10 January, 2017last modified: 10 January, 2017
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BD Contracts Scotland Ltd
I like the modern kitchen more. I like the gloss white. Nice clean finish.
11 January, 2017
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Lujan Design
Nice shaker kitchen
12 January, 2017
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JAA Architects
It has to be the modern kitchen for us!
12 January, 2017
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Kevin Hollings Kitchens
We love shaker kitchens. Come to our studio in Old Newton and have a lot at what we can offer
12 January, 2017
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CARRO Studio
We find our clients prefer a modern styling with clean lines, and as a photography company this is always a delight to capture.
12 January, 2017
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Espresso Design
We love the clean lines and smooth style of contemporary kitchens!
13 January, 2017
PRO
Design Works Kitchens
We are designing a lot of modern handle less kitchens recently
16 January, 2017
PRO
Kelly Blakemore Living
Can't go wrong with a classic shaker! With beautiful brass bar handles to make it current.
16 January, 2017
PRO
Fredericks of Wood Green
Really like modern look handle less kitchen.
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18 January, 2017
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Deborah Hayward
love the shaker kitchen but probably would have a little more colour.
18 January, 2017
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Ark Joinery Project Ltd
Shaker style kitchen looks more nice
19 January, 2017
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Crystal Interiors
Traditional shaker kitchen will still look good in 20 years
19 January, 2017
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Malrose
The Shaker Kitchen Looks Great
19 January, 2017
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Bespoke Living Chiswick Ltd
I like the shaker style kitchen as it is a lot easier to live with and also warmer. The shaker design will also be around for many years to come. Why not go handless shaker which makes it look a bit more modern.
19 January, 2017
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Leadway Developments Ltd
We have done plenty of shaker style kitchens with a contemporary twist. They look great!
19 January, 2017
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Sapwood Homes Limited
Shaker design is timeless and has more character than a plain slab style door
19 January, 2017last modified: 19 January, 2017
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Foxley Joinery Ltd
The shaker style will stand the test of time.
19 January, 2017
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KMK Renovations
very nice design
19 January, 2017
PRO
Casa flor
I go for character which the shaker style has. The modern look looks good but no character.
19 January, 2017
PRO
David Kiely Kitchens
Shaker Kitchen, Nice and simple! Beautiful In-Frame too
20 January, 2017
PRO
Raven Kitchen Design
Both look great but here I prefer the modern look
20 January, 2017
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Anglia Kitchens and Bedrooms
Love the classic shaker style in this photo
20 January, 2017
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Connells Kitchens Bathrooms & Bedrooms Ltd
I prefer the modern kitchen because of the clean lines and handle less finish
27 January, 2017
PRO
Eden Design
Modern Kitchen
27 January, 2017
PRO
SPACE INTERIOR DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE
Shaker generally is easier to live with!
27 January, 2017
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Caldicot Kitchen & Bathroom Centre
I love both, and they each have their good points and are suited to different settings.

As a designer, though, I often prefer the Shaker designs - I don't know why, but they often seem to provide a bit more scope for creativity!

Caldicot Kitchens
9 March, 2017
PRO
Alex Burgess Carpentry
I like both, but I prefer shaker-style. They seem to be quite versatile.
10 March, 2017
PRO
Bedrooms Plus
Shaker is great...love the island!
10 March, 2017
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Vivid Line Furniture Ltd
In this particular picture I prefer Shaker Kitchen BUT - in life, it would depend on the interior architecture...sometimes you just walk in the space and get a feel what would work best!
30 December, 2017

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