Custom Kitchen Cabinets
At Plain English, we design and make custom kitchen cabinets the traditional way, by hand. Since our founding in 1992, we’ve been captivated by the joinery found in England’s great country houses. Our dedication to the art of making is unwavering, with a particular reverence for the Georgian era’s emphasis on form and proportion. This classical influence is a thread that weaves through every one of our designs, whether set in a modern urban home or a rustic countryside dwelling across North America, from the classic to the contemporary.
Benefits of Bespoke Kitchen Cabinets
Custom kitchen cabinets offer a unique opportunity to tailor your kitchen to your exact needs and lifestyle, adding exceptional value to your home experience. At Plain English, we understand that true luxury lies in customization. Our luxury custom cabinets are meticulously designed inside and out, with interior details as stunning as the exterior aesthetics. Every aspect of our kitchen design process is carefully considered and personalized to reflect your style and preferences, ensuring that your kitchen is not only beautiful but also a perfect reflection of your lifestyle.
Our handmade cabinets and storage solutions are crafted to maximize efficiency and usability. This attention to detail ensures that your kitchen is both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional. Built to last, our cabinets represent a high-end kitchen cabinetry solution that stands the test of time. Each kitchen becomes a focal point of the home, showcasing a commitment to superior craftsmanship. Still wondering are custom cabinets worth it? We break down the value, long-term benefits, and what truly sets bespoke cabinetry apart in our detailed guide.
Visit one of our custom cabinetry showrooms to experience the beauty and functionality of bespoke kitchen cabinets firsthand.
Manhattan’s Upper East Side
Custom Plain English cabinetry in New York’s Manhattan. Host to a busy family life, this kitchen features open plan dining and a concealed laundry room. All coloured in a graceful, bright and inviting palette.
Nashville Brick House
Plain English bespoke in Nashville, Tennessee. An open plan kitchen, spacious walk-in butler’s pantry, doubling as scullery. The generous kitchen island and bespoke cupboards inspired by historical English country houses, are the reassuring backdrop to a busy family life.
Long Island Beach House
Organised kitchen space sectioned with bespoke glazed screens, leading to home office and scullery space. The main kitchen, complete with generous island and tall cupboards concealing appliances and larder storage.
Design Options for Cabinets
One of the key features of custom kitchen cabinets is the wide range of finishes available. At Plain English, we use only the highest quality materials, finishes, and hardware to create handcrafted kitchen cupboards that are as beautiful as they are durable.
Your custom cabinetry style plays a central role in your kitchen’s overall look and feel. Whether you prefer a traditional, modern, or eclectic style, our custom cabinets can be tailored to your personal taste, ensuring that your kitchen reflects your unique style and personality.
Innovative storage solutions are another hallmark of our bespoke cabinetry. Each drawer, shelf, and corner unit is designed with purpose, maximizing functionality and eliminating clutter, ideal for a luxury kitchen remodel.
Colour and finish options further enhance the design possibilities. We offer a range of 50 kitchen paint colours exclusively to our clients, ensuring that you can choose a colour scheme and finish that complements the rest of your kitchen. Every cabinet is hand-painted by skilled artisans, giving it a finish that’s both elegant and easy to maintain—another reason why our upscale kitchen cabinets stand out.
Our Showrooms
Stepping into a Plain English showroom offers an immersive design journey, one where the space feels uniquely yours rather than a conventional showroom. Celebrated for our elegantly simple, hand-painted wooden kitchens, Plain English sets the trend with a commitment to traditional craftsmanship. Every piece is lovingly handmade by design principles founded in Suffolk, England.
We are proud to showcase our luxury kitchen design ideas at two key locations: on the East Coast in New York’s Greenwich Village, and on the West Coast on La Cienega Blvd in Los Angeles. Our New York showroom, located at 51 East Tenth St, offers a unique destination where dream ideas transform into viable projects. Additionally, our new Los Angeles showroom at 930 N. La Cienega Blvd, is where our design team brings creativity to life, crafting masterpieces for our clients.
Each showroom hosts a selection of custom kitchen cabinet designs that boast elegance, efficiency, and practicality. We know that every intricate detail of your custom cabinetry matters, from the choice of painted vs natural woods to the strategic planning of innovative storage solutions.
Los Angeles Showroom
Plain English at 930 N. La Cienega Boulevard, West Hollywood. Featuring our Worktable, Larders, Bath Dresser, and Dresser Top. Inspired by classic English interiors, made the old-fashioned way.
New York Showroom
Situated on East Tenth Street, New York City. Walk through a series of rooms showcasing our hand-crafted cupboards for any space in your home. Our design team are ready to welcome you in.
Press Coverage
Take a moment to explore some of the recent press coverage about our projects, a testament to the transformative impact our bespoke designs can have on your home. These articles offer a glimpse into the elevated living experience Plain English can create for you.
Other rooms
At the heart of every extraordinary kitchen lies the essence of personalization, craftsmanship, and the exquisite journey of turning dreams into reality. Experience the pinnacle of luxury kitchen design in person. Visit our custom cabinetry showrooms in New York and Los Angeles to see our designs for the kitchen and beyond. Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date with our latest projects and inspirations.
We work outside of the kitchen too; a visual language that travels to bedrooms, bathrooms, dressing rooms, libraries, home offices, and pool houses.
Ready to Bring Your Dream Kitchen to Life?
Book a personal consultation with our design experts. We’ll guide you through every step of the process. From concept to completion, we’ll ensure your custom kitchen cabinets are tailored to perfection.
New York: 212 203 0726
Los Angeles: 323 410 1557
Glazed Screens and Room Dividers
Inspired by the downstairs spaces of English Country houses, dividing spaces while allowing light to flow through. Hand painted timber or bespoke ironwork. Perfect for a larder, laundry space or home study area. Endless possibilities.
Bars & Wine Rooms
Entertaining at home. With the addition of a drink's cupboard, cocktail bar or a bespoke walk-in wine room. Cupboards for glasses, an essential wine cooler, drawers for openers and cubby holes for wine bottle storage.
Larders and Pantries
Often featured in a Plain English project, a pantry or larder can be a breakfast cupboard, somewhere to store your toaster and kettle or a more general place to store cans packets and bottles. An essential space for kitchen storage and organising.