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Crathorne Shaker Kitchen

Solid Ash Construction

Handleless Option

68mm Frame Width

20mm Door Thickness

Bespoke Sizes Available

Bespoke Paint Available

Crathorne is a beautifully crafted narrow-frame shaker kitchen that combines timeless proportions with exceptional craftsmanship. Its wider frame creates a bold yet elegant appearance, offering a classic aesthetic that feels equally at home in both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Manufactured from premium solid ash, Crathorne is built to last and is available in bespoke sizes to create a truly tailored kitchen. Choose from a carefully selected range of stocked paint finishes or have your cabinetry professionally colour matched to almost any shade, allowing you to create a kitchen that reflects your individual style.

For homeowners seeking a more contemporary look, Crathorne is also available as a sophisticated handleless option, blending classic craftsmanship with modern design. Whether you’re renovating a period property or creating a stylish open-plan living space, Crathorne offers exceptional versatility, enduring quality and timeless appeal.

Why Homeowners Choose Crathorne

 A refined micro-shaker kitchen designed for modern Manchester homes, combining slim proportions with durable painted finishes.

Slim Micro Shaker Doors

Contemporary 27mm frame for a sleek, timeless look

Durable Paint Finish

Expertly painted for a beautiful, long-lasting finish.

Wide Range of Colours

Carefully curated shades to suit every home.

Bespoke Options

Bespoke sizes and paint colours to suit your space

Installed by Expert Team

Designed, supplied and installed by NMB Kitchens.

Available Colours

Select a finish to preview this kitchen. Crathorne is available in five stocked colours, selected Paint Plus finishes and the wider PWS Paint-to-Order palette.

Cadet Blue

Crafted for Everyday Living

A refined shaker kitchen combining timeless design with premium materials, built to look beautiful and perform for years to come.

Paint Finish

Factory-applied painted finish for a smooth consistent surface.

Hardware

Premium soft-close hinges and drawer runners as standard.

Custom Options

  • Bespoke Sizes 
  • Bespoke Paints 
  • Fluted Glazed Door Options

Lead Times

  • Natural sanded 48 hours. 
  • Stock paints 10 days 
  • Bespoke paint 20 days 

See Aylesford Installed in a Real Manchester Home

Cannon Black / Vintage Pink / Pure White Quartz

Watch one of our recently completed Aylesford Micro Shaker kitchen installations and discover how this elegant 27mm shaker design combines timeless styling with modern functionality. Every kitchen is individually designed around our clients’ homes and professionally installed by our experienced Manchester team.

Still Have Questions?

Choosing a new kitchen is a significant investment. If you’d like advice on colours, layouts, worktops or pricing, book a free design consultation with Nevin. We’ll help you explore every option and create a kitchen that’s tailored to your home, lifestyle and budget.

Yes. Crathorne doors are manufactured from premium solid ash, providing exceptional strength, durability and a beautifully crafted finish. Solid ash also offers the ideal surface for painted kitchens, delivering a high-quality finish designed to stand the test of time.

Crathorne is available in a carefully selected range of stocked paint colours, with the option to have your kitchen professionally colour matched to almost any shade. This allows you to create a truly bespoke kitchen that complements your home and personal style.

Absolutely. In addition to the stocked colour collection, Crathorne can be professionally colour matched to thousands of paint colours, giving you complete design freedom.

Yes. One of Crathorne’s unique features is that it can be specified as either a traditional shaker kitchen or as a contemporary handleless design, allowing you to achieve a sleek, modern look while retaining the warmth and craftsmanship of solid ash cabinetry.

Yes. Crathorne is available in bespoke sizes, allowing us to design a kitchen around your room rather than forcing your room to fit standard cabinet sizes. This helps maximise storage, improve proportions and create a truly tailored finish.

The clean lines of the Aylesford range work beautifully with quartz worktops, natural stone, timber and high-quality laminate surfaces. During your design consultation we’ll recommend worktop options that complement your chosen door colour and overall style.

Yes. All of our kitchens are supplied with premium soft-close hinges and drawer runners as standard, providing smooth, quiet operation and long-lasting performance.

Unlike many kitchen retailers, we provide a complete design, supply and installation service across Manchester and the surrounding areas. Our experienced team manages everything from initial design through to installation, including building work, electrics, plumbing, plastering, flooring and decorating where required.

Every kitchen is individually designed, so the cost depends on the size of your room, the cabinet configuration, worktops, appliances and installation requirements. We offer free home design appointments and detailed quotations with no obligation, allowing you to understand the full investment before making a decision.

Lead times vary depending on your chosen finish and whether you’ve selected a stocked or bespoke painted colour. Once your kitchen has been manufactured, a typical installation usually takes between one and three weeks, depending on the complexity of the project.

We are a family-run kitchen company specialising in bespoke kitchen design, supply and installation across Manchester. With over 20 years of experience, we focus on quality craftsmanship, honest advice and complete project management, giving you one point of contact from your first design appointment through to the finished kitchen.

Ready to Start Your Project?

Every great kitchen starts with a conversation. Whether you’re planning a complete renovation or simply exploring ideas, we’d love to help you create a kitchen that’s beautifully designed around your home and lifestyle.

Real Installations. Real Homes.

Every project tells a different story. Explore a selection of kitchens and Bathrooms we’ve recently designed, supplied and installed across Manchester and Cheshire, and discover how each home was tailored to suit our clients’ lifestyle.

The integrated handle version of the Crathorne range is called Crathorne “outline” and you can choose which integrated handle you would like. The kitchen shown below was a job we did in Whitefield, Manchester and features the Crathorne Outline with the “Edge” handle in Walnut. This is a bespoke integrated handle machined into the standard Crathorne door frame.

Kitchen doors on the project below are Porcelain and Regiment Green

Edge Integrated Handle Backplate Options for Outline

1_Outline Backplate 2_Outline Backplate 3_Outline Backplate 4_Outline Backplate 5_Outline Backplate 6_Outline Backplate 7_Outline Backplate

Crathorne Shaker True Handleless Option

Made in the UK.  Handleless Options

Get the look – Crathorne door painted in Hartforth Blue and Dust Grey with the handleless option.

Crathorne Handleless Kitchen Door Range