Made to Order
Custom sizes at no extra charge — built to your exact measurements
Rigid Built
18mm backs — not hardboard — on every cabinet we supply
Nationwide Delivery
Delivered to your door in as little as 10 working days
Blum Soft Close
Blum hinges and Antaro drawer boxes fitted as standard
Rigid Kitchen Units Nottingham
Rigid Kitchen Units Supplied Direct to Nottingham
Nottingham’s housing reflects its history as a lace-making and industrial city. The red-brick Victorian terraces of the Lace Market and Sneinton have been extensively regenerated, while the tree-lined avenues of The Park Estate and Mapperley Park are home to grand Victorian and Edwardian villas. West Bridgford’s interwar semis and modern family homes make it one of the most desirable suburbs in the East Midlands, and the city has seen significant new-build development around Trent Basin and the Creative Quarter.
SJB Trade Kitchens supplies rigid kitchen units direct to homeowners and tradespeople across Nottingham and the East Midlands. Nottingham is around 2 hours from our Oldham showroom, and the city’s mix of period properties and modern developments makes it a strong market for our made-to-order rigid units. We supply cabinets with 18mm backs, Blum soft-close hinges, and Blum Antaro drawers as standard — all at prices 30–50% cheaper than Howdens.
We supply rigid-built kitchen cabinets made to your exact measurements, with over 100 door styles to choose from. Every order comes with a free design service, a detailed quote within 24 hours, and delivery in as little as 10 working days. For more detail on our cabinet construction, see our trade kitchen cabinet manufacturer page. You can also browse our full rigid kitchen units hub page for more information.
What You Get When You Order Direct
Free design service — send us your measurements and we’ll design the layout for you
30–50% cheaper than Howdens — transparent pricing with no hidden fees or middleman markup
10 working day lead time — made to order, delivered direct to your door
What's Included in Every Rigid Kitchen Unit?
Every kitchen we supply is built around rigid-construction carcasses, made from 18mm Egger or Kronospan board with cam and dowel assembly. These are fully assembled cabinets — not flat-pack. They arrive ready to install, which makes the fitter’s job faster and easier, and means there’s no risk of a cabinet being assembled incorrectly on site.
One of the things that sets us apart from the big-box retailers is our 18mm backs — not hardboard. Most budget kitchen suppliers use thin hardboard backs to cut costs. Every cabinet we supply has a solid 18mm back, giving the carcass genuine structural rigidity and a far longer lifespan.
All cabinets come fitted with Blum soft-close hinges and Blum Antaro drawer systems as standard. Blum is the gold standard in kitchen hardware — their hinges and drawers carry a lifetime guarantee. This isn’t an upgrade or an optional extra. It comes as standard on every cabinet we supply. If you want to go further, we also offer dovetail solid oak drawer boxes as a premium upgrade.
Doors are available in over 100 styles — gloss, matt, shaker, handleless, painted and more — all made to your exact measurements. If your kitchen has an awkward alcove, a sloping ceiling, or a non-standard dimension, we can accommodate it. Every cabinet is made to the millimetre, not to the nearest standard size.
Explore Our Kitchen Styles
Not sure which style is right for you? Browse all six of our kitchen ranges below — click any image to see the full range and individual product options.
Handleless – Matt
Slab – Matt
Shaker – Foil
Handleless – Gloss
Slab – Gloss
Shaker – Painted
Delivering Rigid Kitchen Units Across Nottingham & the UK
Our showroom is in Oldham, Greater Manchester — Unit N, Central Trading Estate, Coulton Close, OL1 4EB — but we supply customers right across the UK, including Nottingham and the surrounding areas of West Bridgford, Beeston, Arnold, Hucknall, Long Eaton, and across Nottinghamshire. Nottingham is around 2 hours from our Oldham showroom via the M62 and M1, and we deliver to the East Midlands regularly.
Everything is carefully packaged and delivered directly to your door. The geography doesn’t matter — you get the same personal service, the same quality product, and the same 10-day lead time wherever you are in the country. Steve and the team work with our manufacturer to keep prices 30–50% below what you’d pay at Howdens — with no trade account required.
Frequently Asked Questions — Rigid Kitchen Units Nottingham
Are rigid kitchen units suitable for the Victorian properties around The Park Estate?
Absolutely. The grand Victorian properties in The Park Estate and Mapperley Park often have large kitchens with high ceilings and period features. Our made-to-order rigid units can be built to accommodate these generous proportions, including tall wall units and wide pan drawers. Shaker painted doors with dovetail solid oak drawer boxes are a popular choice for these properties.
How long does delivery take to Nottingham?
We deliver to Nottingham in as little as 10 working days from order confirmation. Nottingham is around 2 hours from our Oldham base via the M62 and M1, and we deliver to the East Midlands regularly.
Do you supply rigid units for the new developments around Trent Basin?
Yes. We work with developers across Nottingham, including the Trent Basin and Creative Quarter areas. Our made-to-order sizing and competitive pricing make us a practical choice for modern apartment and housing developments where quality and consistency matter.
What kitchen styles work well in West Bridgford properties?
West Bridgford’s interwar semis and modern family homes suit a range of styles. Handleless matt finishes in neutral tones are popular for contemporary renovations, while shaker painted doors in heritage colours work beautifully in the older properties. We offer over 100 door styles across six ranges.
Can I visit your showroom from Nottingham?
You are welcome to visit our showroom at Unit N, Central Trading Estate, Coulton Close, Oldham, OL1 4EB — it is around a 2-hour drive from Nottingham. Alternatively, we can send door samples by post and handle the entire design and quoting process remotely.
