Narrow and galley kitchens
Where two facing runs would otherwise leave too little walkway, shallower base units give back floor space without losing worktop.
Reduced depth
Reduced Depth Kitchen Units
Slimline base and wall units for kitchens where standard depth does not fit. Tell us the depth you need and our team can confirm suitable options and quote the complete kitchen.
What they are
Slimline kitchen cabinets, designed into a complete kitchen
A reduced depth kitchen unit is simply a cabinet built shallower than the standard depth, so a full run of kitchen still fits in a room that cannot take normal cabinetry. We supply them as part of a complete kitchen rather than as one-off cabinets, so the doors, drawer boxes, worktops and accessories all match the rest of the kitchen you choose.
Because reduced depth affects the layout, appliance choice and worktop, our designers work it out with you rather than selling it from a size list. Send your room measurements, a sketch or an existing plan and we will tell you what is achievable and price the whole kitchen in one written quotation.
Where they help
Common uses for reduced depth units
Utility and boot rooms
Laundry and storage rooms rarely need full-depth cabinets. Slimline units keep the room usable while still taking a worktop and sink.
Awkward spaces
Chimney breasts, boxed-in services, radiators and door swings often make standard depth impractical along one wall.
Islands and peninsulas
A shallower run on the back of an island can add seating or storage where a full-depth cabinet would crowd the room.
Apartments and compact kitchens
In smaller flats and studio layouts, reduced depth keeps circulation space workable while still giving a complete fitted kitchen.
Secondary kitchen areas
Annexes, offices, garden rooms and tea points usually suit a shorter, shallower run of units rather than a full kitchen layout.
Sizes
Tell us the depth you need
We do not publish a fixed reduced-depth size list here, because the options depend on the kitchen range and cabinet type selected. Tell us the depth you need and our team can confirm suitable options in writing before you order.
- The wall lengths and the maximum depth you can give up to each run.
- Where the sink, hob, oven, boiler and any services sit.
- Whether appliances need to be integrated, and which ones you already own.
- Any existing plan or quotation you would like us to price against.
Reduced depth units can be specified in the kitchens shown across our kitchen ranges, so you are not limited to a separate compact door style. Trade customers planning several compact kitchens can discuss the schedule on our trade accounts page.
Ready to price your new kitchen?
Send us your kitchen measurements, existing plan or room details and we'll create your design and quotation.