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The Shaker Kitchen Edit

Shaker Edit Grid | Everything But the Kitchen Sink | The Edit

beautiful and classic kitchens

classic. not cosplay.

The Shaker kitchen has survived for good reason. Simple cabinetry, useful details and honest materials make it remarkably difficult to date. The trick is keeping it on the right side of traditional. Contemporary lighting, good hardware, natural timber and a few carefully chosen pieces bring the classic Shaker kitchen firmly into the present without losing what made it work in the first place.


Nine details that stop a classic kitchen feeling predictable.

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Kilim Runner | The Shaker Edit | Everything But the Kitchen Sink | The Edit

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Kilim style runner

Make a statement with this fantastic earthy runner that also helps keep feet off cold floors.

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Brass Colour Curtain | The Shaker Edit | Everything But the Kitchen Sink | The Edit

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Brass colour tension rod

Hang your cafe curtains without the drill, the dust or the major drama.

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Cafe Curtain | The Shaker Edit | Everything But the Kitchen Sink | The Edit

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Natural cafe curtain

A simple natural curtain that filters light and softens the edges of the room.

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Pottery Mug | Shaker Edit | Everything But the Kitchen Sink | The Edit

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Pottery mug

Chunky, tactile and just the right side of handmade-looking. The one you always reach for.

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Brass Coloured Wall Lamp | Shaker Edit | Everything But the Kitchen Sink | The Edit

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Brass colour wall lamp

The light that makes the kitchen feel finished. Perfect with an old-style bulb.

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Light switch | Shaker Edit | Everything But the Kitchen Sink | The Edit

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Circular ceramic switch

A ceramic switch is the small upgrade that makes the whole room feel more considered.

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Olive Branches | The Shaker Edit | Everything But the Kitchen Sink | The Edit

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Faux olive branches

Convincing olive branches for the vase providing greenery without the burden of maintenance.

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Wabi-Sabi Vase | The Shaker Edit | Everything But the Kitchen Sink | The Edit

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Wabi-sabi vase

Organic shape, quiet texture and a little imperfection does a Shaker kitchen good.

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Alessi Peppermill | Shaker Edit | Everything But the Kitchen Sink | The Edit

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Alessi peppermill

A hit of red  cuts through all the natural timber, stone and sensible neutrals.

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No noise, no product dumps. Just considered finds worth your attention.

Good design. Decoded.

Good rooms aren’t about having more. They’re about knowing what matters.  Everything But pulls apart the choices behind spaces that work, from proportion and light to colour, texture and the things worth buying.

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