The shaker kitchen doors we supply do have some subtle differences in their appearance and types of materials used. So, I’ll try and be as descriptive as possible.
To start off with, it’s important to have a bit of knowledge before we dive in. So, here goes.
You will see the term “v grooves” mentioned within this article. V grooves are basically visible lines on the shaker kitchen doors where the panels meet, see the image below.
Shaker kitchen door materials
Another key difference between shaker doors are the materials used to make them (Solid wood & MDF).
Solid wood is more expensive and gives a natural grained wood finish to the door. This grain is also visible through painted versions of the solid wood door.
MDF doors don’t have the grained look (unless you go for the foil wrapped Malton oak effect door) but they do give the same shaker look and feel but with a smooth painted finish, which does look very sleek.
What are traditional kitchen doors?
Traditional style kitchen doors are very similar to shaker kitchen doors, apart from traditional doors have beading around the centre panels and can have more of a distressed look to the wood.
MDF shaker kitchen doors – cheaper
Malton/Linton
Is an MDF foil wrapped shaker door that looks like real oak, but it’s much cheaper than a solid oak door.
The doors as well as the drawers have the v grooves. The doors and drawer fronts are 22mm thick.
The centre panel is recessed by 11mm
The door frame width is 115mm
Clayton
Is a smooth painted MDF shaker door with v grooves on the main door but not the drawer.
The doors and drawer fronts are 22mm thick.
The centre panel is recessed by 7mm
The door frame width is 105mm
Dalby
Is a smooth foil MDF shaker door with v grooves on the main door but not the drawer.
The doors and drawer fronts are 22mm thick.
The centre panel is recessed by 7mm
The door frame width is 105mm
Stanbury
Is a smooth painted MDF shaker door but it does not have the v grooves on the doors.
The doors and drawer fronts are 19mm thick.
The centre panel is recessed by 7mm
The door frame width is 105mm
Solid wood shaker kitchen doors – more expensive
Bedale (Discontinued 23/09/21)
is a 5 piece solid wood traditional door but this door does not have v grooves and gives a very smooth seamless look.
The doors and drawer fronts are 20mm thick.
The door frame width is 105mm
Norton
Is a 5 piece solid wood shaker door but this door does not have v grooves and gives a very smooth seamless look.
The doors and drawer fronts are 20mm thick.
The centre panel is recessed by 10mm
The door frame width is 105mm
Bramley (Skinny Shaker)
Is a 5 piece solid wood shaker door but this door does not have v grooves and gives a very smooth seamless look.
The doors and drawer fronts are 20mm thick.
The centre panel is recessed by 10mm
The door frame width is a skinny 75mm
Linwood
Is a 5 piece solid wood shaker door with v grooves on the main door but not the drawer fronts.
The doors and drawer fronts are 20mm thick.
The centre panel is recessed by 7mm
The door frame width is 105mm
Silsden
Is a 5 piece solid wood shaker door but this door does not have v grooves, giving it a smooth seamless finish.
The main door and drawers both have a raised centre panel are the doors are 20mm thick.
The door frame width is 85mm
Downloadable guide
Below you will find a downloadable PDF, which gives you all this information visually, in 1 handy guide. Click the image to download it.
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Hi I’m torn between a wider or skinny frame- linwood, Norton or Bramley. I think large cupboard doors look better with wider frame, whilst drawers and thin cupboards look better with Bramley. Has anyone tried mixing up Bramley and Norton – large doors norton small Bramley? Are they the same door basically? Would the colour/shade (muscle) come out the same ?
What is the difference between the Malton and Linton doors? Is there a noticeable difference in the painted effect (e.g. wood grain vs textured paint)?
Hi, Malton is a foil wrapped MDF door, 22mm thick and painted to order and available in 12 colours with a wood grain effect. Linton has the same spec but is wrapped in a foil that is already coloured (not painted) and available in 5 colours.
Hi Dave, if you order a unit then the doors come pre drilled and attached to the unit already. If you order any separate doors for fillers etc, then these come with no drill holes. We only sell complete kitchens as well, with a minimum order value of £750. We don’t sell the doors on their own i’m afraid.
Hi, how much are the Millington door panels recessed, is this a new style? I am wondering whether it would be a cheaper but comparable to the Linwood? Also the Bewsey and Buckton?
It would be helpful for the infographic to be updated. Thanks,
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Hi I’m torn between a wider or skinny frame- linwood, Norton or Bramley. I think large cupboard doors look better with wider frame, whilst drawers and thin cupboards look better with Bramley. Has anyone tried mixing up Bramley and Norton – large doors norton small Bramley? Are they the same door basically? Would the colour/shade (muscle) come out the same ?
February 4, 2026 at 11:11 pmAre the real wooden shaker doors covered with a water based lacquer
July 9, 2025 at 11:01 amHi Susan, the painted solid timber ranges use a solvent based, acid catalyst polyurethane paint (2 parts) with a 20% sheen which dulls over time.
July 10, 2025 at 12:31 pmHi, I can see you sell a bramley skinny shaker at 75mm depth, do you have a super skinny type one?
June 20, 2025 at 6:05 pmHi Jennifer, I’m afraid Bramley is our only skinny shaker kitchen.
June 23, 2025 at 9:19 amWhat is the difference between the Malton and Linton doors? Is there a noticeable difference in the painted effect (e.g. wood grain vs textured paint)?
November 17, 2022 at 12:24 pmHi, Malton is a foil wrapped MDF door, 22mm thick and painted to order and available in 12 colours with a wood grain effect. Linton has the same spec but is wrapped in a foil that is already coloured (not painted) and available in 5 colours.
November 17, 2022 at 3:02 pmOk
February 5, 2021 at 10:59 amWhat is the width of the frame on your Shaker doors ? I am trying to match them to some existing cabinets ?
June 1, 2020 at 11:23 amHi Richard,
They vary depending on range. These are as below:
Stanbury / Bedale / Clayton / Linwood / Norton all are 105mm.
The Malton is 115mm.
Silsden is 85mm.
June 3, 2020 at 7:54 pmDo the doors come with the recessed circular cutout for hinges?
March 1, 2020 at 10:01 amHi Dave, if you order a unit then the doors come pre drilled and attached to the unit already. If you order any separate doors for fillers etc, then these come with no drill holes. We only sell complete kitchens as well, with a minimum order value of £750. We don’t sell the doors on their own i’m afraid.
March 1, 2020 at 9:10 pmHi, how much are the Millington door panels recessed, is this a new style? I am wondering whether it would be a cheaper but comparable to the Linwood? Also the Bewsey and Buckton?
September 6, 2019 at 12:58 pmIt would be helpful for the infographic to be updated. Thanks,
Hi Charlie, the kitchens are listed below, highest price to lowest price –
Buckton (new express range) and Linwood more or less the same barring some panels and accessories and not available in Buckton
Millington (New express range. This is a foil wrapped oak effect door, similar to Malton, so not solid wood like Linwood is)
Bewsey (new express range)
The depth of each recess is below –
Buckton – 5-6mm
Linwood – 5-6mm
Millington – 10-11mm
Bewsey – 9-10mm
We are in the process of updating this page and infographic to reflect this information.
September 9, 2019 at 8:26 amHow much recessed are the centre panels to the shaker doors that you sell?
September 27, 2018 at 9:02 amHi Karen, The Linwood, Stanbury, Welton, Clayton & Harewood are recessed 7mm.
September 27, 2018 at 9:03 amNorton, Bedale, Ayton & Leeming are recessed 10mm.
Malton is 11mm.