Made by hand in Manchester, for your room.
Handmade kitchens in Manchester and Cheshire
Our own range, made by joiners in Manchester
Suga Handmade is our own range of kitchens, handmade by joiners in Manchester. You won't be choosing from a catalogue. Each cabinet is built to the measurements of your room rather than to standard sizes, joined with dovetails and painted by hand. It's the range we turn to for traditional, in-frame kitchens, and for rooms where an off-the-shelf cabinet simply wouldn't fit well.
Who Suga Handmade suits
Suga Handmade suits period homes, where alcoves, chimney breasts and old walls rarely line up with standard cabinet sizes. It also suits anyone who wants a hand-painted, traditional kitchen, and people who like knowing their kitchen was made locally by craftspeople. If you're torn between handmade and German cabinetry, your designer can talk you through both and help you decide which suits your house.
The details that make it handmade
These are the details you'll still notice years from now. Good timber, proper joints and a hand-painted finish are what let a handmade kitchen wear in rather than wear out, and they're a big part of why people choose one for a house they plan to stay in. Your designer can show you samples of the joinery and paint finishes before you commit.
Dovetail joints
Interlocking dovetail joints, the traditional joiner's way of making a strong, lasting joint.
Painted by hand
Every cabinet is hand-painted, so the colour has the depth of a brushed finish.
In-frame cabinetry
Doors set inside a frame, built to the exact measurements of your room.
Quality brassware
Taps and fittings in quality brass, chosen to sit well with painted cabinetry.
Responsibly sourced timber
We use responsibly sourced timber for Suga Handmade, and FSC certification can be confirmed for the specific timber in your kitchen, so you can see where the wood came from. Natural materials such as wood, stone and metal also age well, developing a patina rather than looking tired. Our articles on FSC certification and on why natural materials age better go into both in more detail.
Built to measure, so we measure twice
A handmade kitchen is built to your room's measurements, so those measurements have to be right. Your designer measures first. Then Danil visits with his 40-point check, looking at wall lines, floor levels and where the pipes and cables run. You sign off the final drawings before the joiners start, and our fitters install the finished cabinetry to a written schedule.
Suga Handmade kitchens we've designed and installed
These Suga Handmade kitchens were designed in our showroom and handmade for homes around Manchester and Cheshire. Each one was built to the room's own measurements, surveyed twice and installed by our fitters. Open a project to see the paint colours, worktops and details we chose, and to read what the owners asked us for at the start.
Dark open-plan kitchen with smoked oak in Macclesfield
Matte black full-height towers and smoked oak units make this open-plan Macclesfield kitchen dramatic but easy to live with.
See the project: Dark open-plan kitchen with smoked oak in Macclesfield
Handleless Keller kitchen with Calacatta Gold worktops in Knutsford
A light, airy Keller kitchen where a flush BORA vented hob keeps the ventilation out of sight.
See the project: Handleless Keller kitchen with Calacatta Gold worktops in Knutsford
Green and white shaker kitchen in Heaton Moor
A bright two-tone shaker kitchen with a sage green island, for a client who wanted warmth and plenty of character.
See the project: Green and white shaker kitchen in Heaton Moor
White handleless kitchen with black marble-effect worktops in Hale Barns
A white handleless kitchen under a skylight and floating bulkhead, set off by black marble-effect worktops with gold veining.
See the project: White handleless kitchen with black marble-effect worktops in Hale Barns
White and light oak handleless galley kitchen in Wilmslow
Light tones and warm oak detailing give this handleless galley kitchen a soft, modern finish.
See the project: White and light oak handleless galley kitchen in Wilmslow
Soft grey handleless kitchen under a vaulted ceiling in Lymm
Soft grey handleless units under a vaulted ceiling, with lighting that brings the room to life in the evenings.
See the project: Soft grey handleless kitchen under a vaulted ceiling in Lymm
Blue and white open-plan kitchen with a curved island in Prestbury
Soft white base units and slate blue tall units give this open-plan kitchen real presence without feeling heavy.
See the project: Blue and white open-plan kitchen with a curved island in Prestbury
Graphite handleless kitchen with a marble-effect island in Poynton
Deep graphite textured units with clean lines and plenty of storage, centred on a marble-effect island.
See the project: Graphite handleless kitchen with a marble-effect island in Poynton
Matt black and oak single-wall kitchen in Stockton Heath
A single-wall handleless layout in matt black and oak-effect, planned to keep the room feeling open.
See the project: Matt black and oak single-wall kitchen in Stockton Heath
Calm handleless kitchen with glass pendants in Mobberley
Light neutral units, a darker island and oversized glass pendants make this kitchen feel calm and cohesive.
See the project: Calm handleless kitchen with glass pendants in Mobberley
Light and dark shaker kitchen with a range cooker in Bowdon
Dark heritage-painted units and lighter base units around a Falcon range cooker give this shaker kitchen a confident, traditional feel.
See the project: Light and dark shaker kitchen with a range cooker in Bowdon
Soft grey open-plan kitchen in Dunham Massey
Soft grey handleless units in an open-plan room, designed with the focus on simplicity and flow.
See the project: Soft grey open-plan kitchen in Dunham Massey
Dark handleless kitchen in a rooflit extension in Timperley
A previous design from another company didn't meet this client's needs, so we reworked the layout with an island and a pantry.
See the project: Dark handleless kitchen in a rooflit extension in Timperley
Soft grey wood-effect galley kitchen in Bramhall
A soft grey wood-effect brings texture and warmth to this galley kitchen without adding visual weight.
See the project: Soft grey wood-effect galley kitchen in Bramhall
Oak and matt black handleless galley kitchen in Broadheath
Tamara came to us for new doors and worktops, saw the Schüller displays in our showroom and chose a full redesign instead.
See the project: Oak and matt black handleless galley kitchen in Broadheath
Light shaker kitchen-diner in Levenshulme
Traditional white shaker cabinetry balanced by modern appliances in a light, welcoming kitchen-diner.
See the project: Light shaker kitchen-diner in Levenshulme
Keller kitchen with a matching dining-room pantry in Altrincham
A Keller kitchen in a new extension, with a matching pantry in the dining room that was high on the family's wish list.
See the project: Keller kitchen with a matching dining-room pantry in Altrincham
Dark Keller kitchen in a barn conversion in Bowdon
Dark matt handleless Keller units and an 80mm live-edge oak table give this barn conversion a rustic, industrial edge.
See the project: Dark Keller kitchen in a barn conversion in Bowdon
Matte grey handleless kitchen with a sink under the window
A matte grey handleless kitchen with a twin-bowl sink set under the window and the hob in the island.
See the project: Matte grey handleless kitchen with a sink under the window
Schüller kitchen in dark wood and soft beige in Altrincham
A Schüller kitchen planned around family roasting and baking, with a white hob because the client wanted to avoid a dark induction hob.
See the project: Schüller kitchen in dark wood and soft beige in Altrincham
Sage green Keller kitchen for a North London client
This client compared designs from more than ten kitchen companies, then travelled from North London to Timperley to work with us.
See the project: Sage green Keller kitchen for a North London client
Deep charcoal kosher kitchen in Prestwich
A kosher kitchen designed with a Rabbi's guidance, with separate sinks and dishwashers for milk and meat and a custom Keller door colour.
See the project: Deep charcoal kosher kitchen in Prestwich
Keller kitchen with a floating island in Timperley
The island seems to float on a ring of LED light, and the utility room includes a sleeping spot for the pet.
See the project: Keller kitchen with a floating island in Timperley
Charcoal Keller kitchen for a returning client
This client bought a kitchen from us 20 years ago and still loved the range cooker, so the new kitchen kept it.
See the project: Charcoal Keller kitchen for a returning client
Monochrome handleless kitchen in Altrincham
Glossy white units and a dark island, designed to feel open and connected to nature.
See the project: Monochrome handleless kitchen in Altrincham
Small high-gloss kitchen planned for better flow
A small kitchen where light-reflecting high-gloss acrylic and a corner sink make the most of limited space.
See the project: Small high-gloss kitchen planned for better flow
Black and pearl grey Keller kitchen in a Prestwich extension
Repeat clients who moved house wanted a kitchen like their last Suga one, designed from the architect's plans for their new extension.
See the project: Black and pearl grey Keller kitchen in a Prestwich extension
High-gloss white Keller kitchen in a new extension
Designed for a couple extending their home, to make the most of the light and space in the new extension.
See the project: High-gloss white Keller kitchen in a new extension
Olive green and pearl grey double galley kitchen
Olive green units run to the ceiling along one side of this double galley, with pearl grey handleless shaker doors.
See the project: Olive green and pearl grey double galley kitchen
Fenix and graphite handleless kitchen with a BORA Pure X hob
Rational Tio cabinetry in self-healing Fenix nano and graphite, paired with a BORA Pure X hob.
See the project: Fenix and graphite handleless kitchen with a BORA Pure X hob
Seashell shaker kitchen by Schüller in Prestwich
Schüller shaker doors in a warm Seashell white, with a Wilde and Sons herringbone floor.
See the project: Seashell shaker kitchen by Schüller in PrestwichWhat our clients say
A handmade kitchen starts with a long conversation about how you live and what the room needs to do. Here's what some of our clients said about that part of the process, and about working with our designers from the first sketch to the finished kitchen. You can read every review in full on our reviews page.
“Lindsay took time to plan and design the kitchen with us, within our set budget. The end result was even better than we expected.”
“Patient, helpful and attentive to every little detail. Lindsay truly listened to what we wanted and guided us through the whole process.”
“Every step felt organised, smooth and stress-free. Lindsay's design advice and attention to detail made all the difference.”
Questions about Suga Handmade
See all FAQsWho makes Suga Handmade kitchens?
Suga Handmade is our own range, handmade by joiners in Manchester. Each kitchen is built to the measurements of your room, with dovetail joints and a hand-painted finish. Our designers design it, Danil checks it on his second survey, and our fitters install it.
Is the timber in a Suga Handmade kitchen FSC certified?
We use responsibly sourced timber for Suga Handmade, and FSC certification can be confirmed for the specific timber used in your kitchen. If it matters to you, mention it to your designer at the start and we'll confirm it for your order.
Should I choose a German kitchen or a handmade one?
It mostly comes down to the look you want and the house you live in. German cabinetry suits clean, modern designs and gives you a huge choice of finishes. Handmade in-frame cabinetry suits period homes and anyone who wants a painted, traditional kitchen built to the exact measurements of the room. Your designer can show you both in the showroom.
How much does a Suga kitchen cost?
It depends on the size of the room, the cabinetry and the appliances you choose. Our pricing guide shows real project costs at three levels of specification, so you can set a realistic budget. For a figure for your own kitchen, book a free design appointment.
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