Choosing a new kitchen is one of the most exciting parts of renovating or redesigning your home. At Sarah Jane Kitchens, we specialise in beautifully crafted In-frame and mock In-frame kitchens, offering timeless designs that blend luxury, practicality, and bespoke craftsmanship.
If you’re considering either style, this guide will help you understand the differences — featuring some of our most popular ranges, including Belgravia, Winslow, Arrington, Ellesmere Clarendon, Clarendon Beaded, Mornington Beaded Vale.
What Is an In-frame Kitchen?
An In-frame kitchen features doors that sit neatly within the cabinet frame rather than overlaying it. This traditional method of furniture making delivers exceptional strength, long lasting durability, and a refined, classic appearance. The framed construction creates a beautiful, furniture like feel, with crisp shadow lines and precise detailing that enhance the craftsmanship of every cupboard. Perfect for both period homes and timeless contemporary interiors, an in-frame kitchen brings elegance, character, and enduring quality to the heart of your home.
Why Choose an In-frame Kitchen?
• Superior craftsmanship with a premium, furniture-like finish
• Exceptional durability thanks to solid-frame construction
• Classic, timeless aesthetic often associated with heritage homes
• Beautiful detailing, with options like beaded frames
Popular In-frame kitchens at Sarah Jane Kitchens
• Belgravia – Elegant, ornate, and rich in traditional character
• Clarendon – A sophisticated, solid timber inframe kitchen
• Clarendon Beaded – Adds decorative beading for refined detail
What Is a Mock In-frame Kitchen?
A mock In-frame kitchen (also called In-frame-effect) gives the appearance of an In-frame door, but with doors laid on top of the cabinet, not within a true frame. It’s a fantastic way to achieve the In-frame look at a more affordable price point.
Why Choose a Mock In-frame Kitchen?
• More budget-friendly while still offering a premium look
• Greater flexibility in door styles and finishes
• Easier to maintain, with simpler hinge systems
• Perfect balance between traditional style and modern practicality
Popular Mock In-frame kitchens at Sarah Jane Kitchens
• Winslow – Classic mock In-frame styling with smooth, elegant lines
• Mornington Vale – A contemporary mock In-frame kitchen ideal for modern shaker spaces
• Mornington Beaded Vale– A shaker inspired in-frame look with subtle beading
• Arrington– A simplistic narrow shaker style, Arrington is suited to both classic & contemporary settings.
• Ellesmere– A fresh and contemporary take on a traditional in-frame look.
Which Kitchen Style Should You Choose?
• Choose In-frame if you want:
✔ Premium craftsmanship
✔ Traditional, elegant styling
✔ A long-lasting, investment kitchen
• Choose Mock In-frame if you want:
✔ The inframe look without the higher cost
✔ A blend of traditional style and modern ease
✔ More finish and door-style flexibility
Whether you’re drawn to the handcrafted luxury of Belgravia or the refined simplicity of the Winslow mock In-frame range, our expert team can help bring your vision to life.
Explore all our In-frame Kitchens
Stori
Belgravia (In-frame), Winslow (Mock In-frame), Arrington (Mock In-frame), Ellesmere (Mock In-frame)
Second Nature
Clarendon (In-frame), Clarendon Beaded (In-frame), Mornington Beaded Vale (Mock In-frame),
1909
(All in-frame) Georgian, Half Pencil & Scalloped , Ovolo, Quarter Round, Shaker, Slab
Novelle
(All in-frame) Aurora, Charlotte, Jasper, Regent, Peterborough, Sutton, Yorkton,
Aisling Artisan Furniture
(All in-frame) Alberta & Belleville, Aurora, Calgary & Victoria, Charlotte, Edmonton, Hawkesbury, Jasper, Langley, Lawrence, Mayfair, Molson, Montreal, Peterborough & Montreal, Quebec, Sudbury & Hudson, Sutton, Toronto, Yorkton
Explore In-frame & Mock In-frame Kitchens in Gloucestershire
At Sarah Jane Kitchens, we design both In-frame and mock In-frame kitchens with the highest levels of quality and attention to detail ensuring a kitchen that’s built around your lifestyle and aesthetic.
Visit Us Today
You’re welcome to drop in during the week or a Saturday. We offer a relaxed environment and honest advice no pressure, just great kitchens and expert support.
Address: 1 Regent St, Stonehouse, GL10 2AA
Phone: 01483 828866
Email: [email protected]
Appointments: Book Appointment
