Made to Order
Custom sizes at no extra charge — built to your exact measurements
Custom sizes at no extra charge — built to your exact measurements
Fully assembled cabinets — not flat-pack — ready to install on site
Delivered to your door in as little as 10 working days
Blum hinges & Antaro drawer boxes fitted as standard
Birmingham’s diverse housing stock, from the compact Victorian back-to-backs of Balsall Heath to the spacious Edwardian semis in Moseley and Kings Heath, demands kitchen solutions that blend character with practicality. Painted Shaker kitchens complement the city’s architectural heritage perfectly, with their clean lines and classic profiles echoing features like sash windows, decorative cornicing, and stone lintels typical across Edgbaston and Harborne. Whether updating a 1930s semi in Solihull or fitting out a new build in Digbeth, the painted shaker’s understated elegance enhances both period charm and contemporary layouts.
Choosing the right colour is vital to harmonise with Birmingham’s varied neighbourhoods and property styles. For the historic terraces of Balsall Heath, Farrow & Ball’s ‘Elephant’s Breath’ offers a soft grey warmth that pairs beautifully with original brickwork and wrought iron details. Moseley’s Edwardian homes inspire deeper, richer hues like ‘Hague Blue’ or ‘Railings’ to complement stained glass panels and ornate fireplaces. Meanwhile, fresh and modern new builds in Digbeth benefit from lighter shades such as ‘Slipper Satin’ or ‘Pointing,’ which brighten compact urban kitchens without losing sophistication.
Our painted shaker kitchens are crafted for durability and quality, featuring rigid construction with 18mm Egger and Kronospan carcasses and solid 18mm backs rather than flimsy hardboard. Blum soft-close hinges and Antaro drawer boxes come standard, ensuring smooth, silent operation. Despite premium specs, our kitchens cost 30-50% less than comparable Howdens options. With Birmingham’s flourishing renovation market driving up house prices, a stylish, solid kitchen adds real value. Delivery takes around 10 working days—call 0161 509 4221 to start your transformation.
When choosing a shaker kitchen in Birmingham, homeowners often weigh painted versus foil options. Both offer the classic Shaker aesthetic beloved across the city’s varied neighbourhoods, but each has distinct benefits depending on property type, budget, and lifestyle. From period homes in the Jewellery Quarter to modern flats in Sutton Coldfield, understanding your best fit ensures a kitchen that works well and looks fantastic.
Painted Shaker (solid wood doors): Painted Shaker kitchens are ideal for Birmingham’s period properties — especially Edwardian semis in Moseley and traditional terraces in Kings Heath. The smooth, hand-painted finish accentuates architectural details like original cornicing and sash windows, elevating the kitchen’s style while remaining true to the home’s heritage. Their durability makes them perfect for busy family homes where style and substance both matter.
Foil Shaker (smart mid-range alternative): Foil Shaker kitchens are a practical choice for budget-conscious buyers or investors working on buy-to-let properties in areas like Digbeth or Balsall Heath. The foil finish offers good scratch resistance and easy cleaning at a lower price point, making it handy for compact galley kitchens common in inner-city flats. While less bespoke, they still maintain the Shaker look and hold up well to Birmingham’s fast-paced rental market.
Both painted and foil shaker kitchens are built on sturdy 18mm carcasses with Blum soft-close fittings, ensuring reliable performance across the board. To discuss which option fits your Birmingham property best, call 0161 509 4221 today.
Vinyl-wrapped shaker doors might seem like an economical choice for Birmingham kitchens, especially in compact galley kitchens found in older terraces or spacious family kitchens of Solihull. However, vinyl materials are prone to peeling and bubbling in Birmingham’s variable climate, particularly in homes with less-than-ideal ventilation. Over time, this deteriorates kitchen aesthetics and can be a costly problem to fix, which is a critical consideration given the city’s competitive property market.
At SJB, we don’t offer vinyl-wrapped shaker doors because we prioritise long-lasting quality and value retention for your home. Instead, our foil shaker doors provide a similarly affordable alternative without the risk of premature wear. With robust construction and a finish designed to withstand Birmingham’s busy family life or rental turnover, foil shaker kitchens are a smarter choice. Call 0161 509 4221 to learn more.
Browse our dedicated Birmingham kitchen pages for more detail on each range:
For Moseley’s Edwardian semis, deeper Farrow & Ball shades like ‘Hague Blue’ or ‘Railings’ work exceptionally well, complementing stained glass windows and ornate fireplaces. These colours maintain period charm while adding a modern edge to your kitchen. For personalised advice, call 0161 509 4221.
Yes, painted shaker kitchens can be customised to maximise space in Birmingham’s compact Victorian back-to-backs, especially around tight galley layouts in Balsall Heath. Slimline cabinets and clever storage solutions help maintain functionality without compromising the classic aesthetic.
Absolutely. Painted shaker kitchens brighten typically darker basement conversions in Edgbaston, with lighter colours like Farrow & Ball’s ‘Slipper Satin’ enhancing natural light. Their timeless style complements exposed stone walls or modern finishes often found in such renovations.
Our painted shaker kitchens use 18mm Egger and Kronospan carcasses with solid backs—not hardboard—offering superior moisture resistance suitable for Birmingham’s climate fluctuations, which is crucial to avoid warping or damage over time.
In a competitive market like the Jewellery Quarter, a quality painted shaker kitchen significantly boosts appeal and resale value by harmonising with period architecture and offering durable style that attracts buyers. For tailored options, call 0161 509 4221.
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Ameer Latif30 August 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We will get back with a quote within 24 hours they say, 10 days, 3 emails with pictures, sizes and plans and not one reply.. Not even a we cant help youPosted on Google![]()
Fleetkleen UK26 July 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Top service fantastic quality kitchen supplied with fully built units at an amazing price that I’ve not found anywhere else, would highly recommend giving Steve a call, will need his services again very soon.Posted on Google![]()
Naz K25 June 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Fantastic experience with Steve from start to finish. He designed an amazing kitchen in a small space and truly went above and beyond what I expected. He took the time to listen carefully to my ideas and requirements, and was never pushy throughout the process. His knowledge, creativity, and attention to detail really stood out at every stage. Everything was planned and executed with care, and he made sure even the smallest details were perfect. The end result is a beautifully designed, highly functional kitchen that I’m absolutely thrilled with. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Posted on Google![]()
Emma Bradshaw13 May 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
After visiting a few "big brand" kitchen places & being absolutely gob smacked at the prices, the pushy salesmen & the amazing "discounts" they claimed were on for "1 week only".... I went searching for a small local business. I found SJB on eBay initially & then popped along to his Instagram account to have a nosey at his products etc. I dropped him a message & got a reply pretty much straight away. I sent our measurements, needs & ideas & Steve got to work & brought our design to life! He worked fast & was extremely helpful. He made changes if we wanted them, he went hunting for a particular handle I wanted (a lot cheaper too as 1 company wanted £12 a handle, Steve found them for just £4) We visited his show room to make sure because we weren't being charged the earth, we weren't getting a cheap / flimsy product. Well we absolutely weren't! We had a slight issue with one of the cabinets being damaged upon arrival, spoke to Steve, who immediately ordered a replacement to be sent. Steve was contactable throughout, nothing was too much trouble, & he's just a genuine nice guy, who runs a fantastic small business. 100% recommend using SJB Trade Kitchens especially over the giant money grabbing companies!Posted on Google![]()
Elizabeth Orbell21 April 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Steve designed and provided all the quality parts necessary for my fitter to make up this beautiful kitchen. All arrived promptly and any queries were responded to immediately and efficiently. Steve is highly professional and easy to get along with which makes a huge difference in our busy world! I would definitely recommend Steve and will use him on my next build. Thank you !Posted on Google![]()
Scott1 April 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Steve is absolutely epic! Really nice guy. 100% genuine & to be trusted. Really easy to work with. Couldn't do enough and always on hand. The kitchen was amazing quality and the kitchen looked exactly like the images he produced on his computer. The units came ready built which saved a lot of time! Even if you're not a joiner it was really easy to assemble and fit. The kitchen is great quality and a VERY competitive price! 100% recommended! Thank you so much!Posted on Google![]()
Natasha Conway25 March 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I cannot stress how happy I am with my kitchen from SJB. We didn’t had a great experience with our builder during the renovation of our house however the final kitchen made up for it. SJB offered high quality finishes at quick turnarounds and even made a custom made island which is better than I ever expected. I will be returning soon to SJB for my bedroom wardrobes!Posted on Google![]()
Tina Walsall12 January 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I came across SJB on Ebay, and contacted Steve. He was very helpful in inviting us to his kitchen showroom to look at the various kitchens. This helped a lot as he was on site to talk us through ideas and suggestions. We chose, what we thought, a relatively priced kitchen as it was for a rental property, but the finished result has been just amazing! It looks so expensive, even the fitter said it was very good quality for a fraction of what other places charge. Steve kindly designed the kitchen, gave us good ideas and was always available on the phone if we ever needed advice. I have never purchased a kitchen without the company providing a fitter as I have always doubted if the kitchen would fit how it should, but this has completely changed my perception. It has been flawless and friends and family have compared it to their much more expensive ones, saying this looks amazing and better than theirs! If you need a kitchen, with a gentleman that goes over and above, SJB is the place to go. You will not be disappointed, the whole process has been stress free thanks to Steve, I honestly cannot thank him enough for all his efforts and kindness. We hope to come back very soon!Posted on Google![]()
James Hunter23 December 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I've worked in the building trade for over 20 years, the kitchen supplied by Steven was a better quality then a Howdens or magnet kitchen and also a good bit cheaper. Steven's easy to deal with, everything arrived as quoted no problems no damaged items and on the exact day specified. Would highly recommend.Posted on Google![]()
Alison Gregory13 November 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I first came across Steve on Ebay last year when I moved into my bungalow and kept hold of his details. Fast forward a year, I checked Google reviews and finally contacted him sending measurements/photos and went to meet him when on holiday nearby. Steve was so helpful and came up with the exact kitchen plan I had in my head, two other companies couldn't do this, despite visiting my home and meeting with them. Took me a while to find a joiner and after lots of emails, Whatsapp messages and calls, I could actually place the order. All delivered to North East Scotland, a few doors followed on as were out of stock, a couple of damaged items replaced and when I needed a corner post and dishwasher door replacement due to longer screws being used in error, Steve was only too happy to send them. It's a very good quality kitchen at a great price and I'm not planning on needing another, but if I did, I wouldn't hesitate on contacting SJB again. We got there in the end Steve, with hard work from my plasterer, joiner, plumber, electrician and flooring guys and I love my new kitchen, so thank you, hard to believe it's the same room ❤️
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