New kitchen doors or a whole new kitchen?
If your cabinets are sound and dry and you’re happy with the layout, replacing just the doors and drawer fronts gives the kitchen a new look for a fraction of the cost of a new one, usually without new worktops or plumbing. If the cabinets are swollen or damaged, or the layout doesn’t work for you, a new kitchen is the better buy. We supply both: made-to-measure doors that fit almost any kitchen, and complete kitchens with units made to any size.
Made to measure doorsFree kitchen designCall 01242 226912Updated 14 November 2026 · CK Kitchens, Cheltenham
Quick checkDoors only, or a new kitchen?
| New doors and drawer fronts | A new kitchen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinets | Sound, dry and level | Swollen, chipped or water-damaged (often by the sink or dishwasher) |
| Layout | You’re happy with it | You want to move the sink, hob or appliances, or add an island |
| Worktops | Staying | Being replaced anyway |
| Disruption | A day or two to swap doors and handles | Kitchen out of use while it’s fitted |
| Lead time | Bella made-to-measure doors usually despatched in about 7 working days | About 2–3 weeks, or 4–5 weeks painted to order |
What replacing the doors involves
- Measure every door and drawer front , and the hinge positions: our measuring guide takes about ten minutes for an average kitchen.
- Made to your sizes: Bella doors by BA come in 29 styles and 59 colours, made to the millimetre. A standard 715 × 496mm door starts at £40.20 , including VAT.
- They fit most kitchens: we have fitting notes for Howdens , IKEA , B&Q , Magnet and Wickes kitchens. Most UK kitchens use 35mm cup hinges, which can usually be reused.
- Kitchen from Second Nature, Kitchen Stori, Burbidge, TKC or BA? Replacement doors for those ranges, in every colour, are priced on our kitchen doors pages.
- Finish it off with matching end panels and plinth, and new handles .
- See the colours first: door samples are in our Cheltenham showroom, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.
Replace a few units as well
If only one or two cabinets are damaged, usually the sink unit, we can make replacements to the same size, with the new doors fitted, and you change the doors on the rest. Our units are made to any size, so they will fit the gap.
Common questionsDoors or new kitchen: questions
Anything else? Call 01242 226912 or visit the showroom, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.
Ordering, delivery, sizes and fitting: all our answers →
Is it worth replacing just the kitchen doors?Yes, if the cabinets are in good condition and you like the layout. New doors, drawer fronts, panels and handles change the look of the whole kitchen without new worktops, plumbing or electrics.
Will new doors fit my old kitchen?Made-to-measure doors are made to the sizes of the doors they replace, so they fit cabinets from almost any maker, including ones that no longer trade. Measure each door and we check the list before anything is made.
Can I replace the doors on a Howdens or IKEA kitchen?Yes. We are not connected with those companies, but Bella doors made to the sizes of your existing doors fit Howdens, IKEA, B&Q, Magnet and Wickes cabinets.
How do I know if my cabinets are worth keeping?Check the base under the sink and next to the dishwasher for swelling or soft chipboard, open every door to check the hinges hold, and look for sagging shelves. If several cabinets are damaged, a new kitchen is usually better value.