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Solid Wood Kitchens
Traditionally Made by Craftsmen
Our solid wood kitchens are made from real timber throughout, with no MDF, MFC or chipboard. Carcasses are Paulownia, frames and doors are beech, door panels are poplar and drawers are solid oak with dovetail joints. Every cabinet is in-frame, hand-painted in any Farrow & Ball or Little Greene colour, made in 10–12 weeks and delivered fully assembled.
At a glance: The White Kitchen Company makes solid wood kitchens with no MDF, MFC or chipboard, hand-painted in any Farrow & Ball or Little Greene colour, made in 10–12 weeks and delivered fully assembled. Cabinetry costs from £1,180 per metre including painting and VAT, complete kitchens start from £11,808, and single cabinets are sold online from £250.95 ex VAT.
Our solid wood cabinetry is available in a variety of designs, from our popular Shaker kitchens to more traditional, period-inspired styles.
We also offer solid oak door fronts finished with a durable soft-sheen lacquer. Oak is naturally strong and stable, making it highly resistant to everyday knocks and scuffs while keeping the grain looking its best. This combination of painted cabinetry and natural oak adds warmth and texture, creating a relaxed, traditional look while allowing the natural grain of the timber to become part of the design.
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Solid Wood Kitchen Cabinets Made to Order
Our solid wood kitchen cabinets are traditionally constructed by skilled cabinet makers using proven furniture-making techniques, including mortise-and-tenon joinery and solid oak dovetailed drawers. Solid brass butt hinges are rebated into the doors, in a polished brass, antique brass or satin chrome finish, and we supply brass handles to match.
All of our kitchen cabinets are in-frame, with the doors set neatly within a solid timber frame rather than fitted over the front of the cabinet. Drawers are fitted with concealed soft-close runners and a quick-release mechanism for easy cleaning. Cabinets are available in standard sizes or can be made to measure for your kitchen.
Solid Wood Kitchen Cabinets: Types and Sizes
Every cabinet in our range is built the same way, whichever style you choose: Shaker, Period English or Fusion flat front. Standard sizes are below, in millimetres. We can also make cabinets to bespoke sizes.
What every cabinet includes
- A solid Paulownia carcass: pale, stable and low in tannins
- A solid beech frame and doors with poplar panels, joined with mortise and tenon joints
- Solid oak dovetailed drawers on concealed soft-close runners
- In-frame doors on solid brass butt hinges
- Primed, hand-painted or in lacquered oak, and delivered fully assembled
Standard cabinet sizes
| Cabinet type | Example | Widths | Depth | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base units | 1 Door Base Cupboard | 200–660 | 300 or 580 | 870 |
| Drawer units | 3 Drawer Base Cabinet | 300–1000 | 580 | 870 |
| Wall cupboards | 2 Door Wall Cupboard | 600–1000 | 330 | 750 or 850 |
| Tall cupboards | Tall 2 Door Cupboard | 700–1000 | 300 or 620 | 2100 or 2200 |
| Larders | 2 Door Larder Cupboard | 700–1200 | 620 | 2100 or 2200 |
| Sink and appliance units | Oven housings, sink cupboards, dishwasher doors | Made for specific sinks and appliances | Varies | Varies |
Shop Solid Wood Kitchen Cabinets
Browse our online shop to view our full range of solid wood kitchen cabinets, with prices shown including VAT. UK delivery is included on qualifying orders, while orders under £5,000 may incur a delivery charge depending on location. You can purchase individual cabinets and plan your own kitchen, or use our complete design and fitting service if you would prefer us to manage the project for you.
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How Much Does a Solid Wood Kitchen Cost?
Buying solid wood kitchen cabinets shouldn’t mean waiting for a sales appointment just to find out what they cost. We publish our cabinet prices online, allowing you to plan your kitchen and understand your budget from the outset.
Our online shop includes solid wood base units, wall cupboards, tall units, sink and appliance cabinets, pantry and larder cupboards, together with the finishing pieces needed to complete your kitchen. You can buy individual cabinets directly or use our full kitchen design service.
Cottage
£22,258
New Build
£35,959
Town House
£52,487
Country House
£56,571
Manor House
£75,138
Solid Wood vs MDF Kitchen Cabinets
Solid wood is not only resilient, but also remarkably versatile. Kitchen cabinets are the workhorse of any home and often one of its largest investments, so they should be built for long-term use. Unlike many composite cabinets, solid timber cabinetry can be repaired, refinished and repainted over time. This allows you to update paint colours, hardware and even elements of the layout without replacing the entire kitchen.
It is worth checking what “solid wood” really means. Some kitchens use solid timber door frames with MDF panels and wood veneered MDF, MFC or chipboard carcasses. Ours use solid timber throughout, with solid oak dovetailed drawers.
What Are Our Solid Wood Kitchens Made From?
All our doors, frames and drawers are made from solid wood. For our carcasses, we use solid Paulownia, a responsibly sourced hardwood with excellent ecological credentials. Paulownia is low in tannins, which helps reduce black marks caused by moisture (a common issue with oak). It also holds its pale tone, rather than shifting towards yellow or orange over time. As natural wood expands and contracts, our carefully selected timber choices are designed to deliver the best performance in each area and remain stable, particularly important in period homes, where higher moisture levels and breathability are part of everyday life.
Solid wood and MDF cabinets compared
| Our solid wood cabinets | Typical MDF or chipboard cabinets | |
|---|---|---|
| Carcass | Solid Paulownia | MDF, MFC or chipboard, often wood-veneered |
| Doors and frames | Solid beech frames and doors, poplar panels | Often MDF, or timber frames with MDF panels |
| Drawers | Solid oak, dovetailed | Usually board or metal drawer boxes |
| Repainting | Can be repainted and refinished many times | Harder to refinish well |
| Repairs | Knocks can be repaired and touched up | Damaged board is usually replaced |
| Delivery | Fully assembled | Often flat packed |
What’s inside a TWKC cabinet, part by part
Every cabinet from The White Kitchen Company is solid wood throughout, with no MDF, MFC or chipboard in the carcass, doors, panels or drawers. This is what each part is made from.
| Part | What we use | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Carcass (the box) | Solid Paulownia | Low in tannins, so fewer black moisture marks than oak, and it stays pale rather than yellowing |
| Frame and doors | Solid beech | A strong, stable frame that the door is hung inside (in-frame) |
| Door panels | Solid poplar | A durable surface that is particularly well suited to painting |
| Drawers | Solid oak, dovetailed front and back | Fitted to Blum full-extension soft-close runners |
| Hinges | Solid brass butt hinges | Traditional furniture-style hanging |
| Finish | Hand-painted in any Farrow & Ball or Little Greene colour, primed, or lacquered oak | Solid timber can be repaired, refinished and repainted later |
| Delivery | Fully assembled | Built as a complete piece of furniture, not flat packed |
How to check whether a kitchen is really solid wood
- Ask what the carcass is made from. Many “solid wood” kitchens use veneered MDF, MFC or chipboard boxes.
- Ask whether the door panels are MDF. Some doors have timber frames with MDF centre panels.
- Look at the drawers. Solid dovetailed drawers are a sign of furniture-grade cabinets.
- Ask whether the cabinets arrive flat packed or assembled.
Cabinetry costs £1,180, £1,818 or £2,372 per metre including painting and VAT, and single cabinets can be bought in our online shop. See kitchen prices or book an appointment.
Solid Wood Kitchen Cabinets, Delivered Fully Assembled
All of our real wood kitchen cabinets are made in our workshop as complete furniture units, never flat-packed. There are no drawers to assemble or doors to hang; the cabinets arrive fully assembled and are simply positioned, levelled and fixed together during installation.
We offer a full design and fitting service, but you can also choose to fit your kitchen yourself. If you do, our team is on hand to provide one-to-one advice and help you plan the right kitchen for your space, guiding you through the process from start to finish.
For a long-lasting, durable family kitchen, our solid wood kitchens offer exceptional quality and value for money.
Solid Wood Kitchen FAQs
Are The White Kitchen Company kitchens made from solid wood?
Yes. The White Kitchen Company’s kitchen cabinets are made from solid timber rather than MDF, MFC or chipboard. Our painted cabinetry uses solid Paulownia carcasses, solid beech frames and doors, poplar door panels and solid oak dovetailed drawers.
Are all kitchens described as solid wood made entirely from timber?
No. Some kitchens described as solid wood only use timber doors with MDF, MFC or chipboard panels and carcasses. It is important to check how the whole cabinet is constructed, not just the doors. The White Kitchen Company’s cabinetry uses solid timber for the carcasses, frames and doors, with solid oak dovetailed drawers.
What is the difference between solid wood and MDF kitchen cabinets?
Solid wood kitchen cabinets are made from natural timber rather than engineered fibreboard. They can be repaired, repainted and refinished over time, while also offering the natural character and durability of real wood.
Can solid wood kitchen cabinets be repainted?
Yes. One of the advantages of painted solid timber cabinetry is that it can be repainted and refinished in the future, allowing you to refresh or completely change the colour of your kitchen without replacing the cabinets.
How long can a solid wood kitchen last?
A well-made solid wood kitchen is designed for long-term use. Unlike many mass-produced cabinets, solid timber cabinetry can be repaired, adjusted, repainted and refinished over time, allowing it to evolve with your home rather than needing to be replaced. With the right care, it is cabinetry built to last a lifetime.
Can I buy solid wood kitchen cabinets individually?
Yes. The White Kitchen Company sells individual base units, wall cupboards, tall cabinets, larders, appliance housings and other solid wood kitchen units through its online shop, with base cupboards from £250.95 ex VAT, allowing you to create a complete kitchen or simply buy the cabinets you need.
Do you make solid wood kitchen cabinets to measure?
Yes. Alongside its standard cabinet sizes, The White Kitchen Company can make solid wood kitchen cabinetry to bespoke dimensions where required, helping create a kitchen that works with the proportions and layout of your room.
Can I fit your solid wood kitchen cabinets myself?
Yes. The White Kitchen Company’s cabinets are delivered fully assembled and can be installed by your own kitchen fitter or competent tradesperson. We also offer a complete kitchen design and installation service for customers who would prefer us to manage the process.
How much does a solid wood kitchen cost?
The White Kitchen Company’s solid wood cabinetry costs £1,180 per metre (Cottage), £1,818 per metre (Town House) or £2,372 per metre (Manor House), including painting and VAT, and complete kitchens start from £11,808. The final cost depends on size, layout and specification. See our kitchen prices page and costed examples of real kitchens.
What types of wood are used in your solid wood kitchens?
For its painted cabinetry, The White Kitchen Company uses solid Paulownia for the carcasses, solid beech for the frames and doors, poplar for the door panels and solid oak for our dovetailed drawers. We also offer natural solid oak door fronts finished with a durable soft-sheen lacquer.