Looking for replacement kitchen doors for your Howdens kitchen? If your existing cabinets are sound, changing the doors and drawer fronts can update the room while keeping your units, worktops and layout.
You can replace individual damaged fronts or choose a new style for the whole kitchen. Before ordering, check the door sizes, hinge positions and any matching panels you need.
Click Doors supplies replacement doors and drawer fronts individually, with made-to-measure options across many ranges. We are an independent supplier, offering alternatives for suitable existing cabinets rather than original Howdens products.
Can you replace the doors on a Howdens kitchen?
Yes, provided the cabinets are in suitable condition and the replacement doors have the correct dimensions and compatible fittings. You do not have to keep the original door style when replacing the full set.
Start by checking the cabinets, particularly beneath the sink and beside appliances. Look for swollen boards, loose joints and damaged hinge fixing points. New doors will not repair a failing cabinet.
If your kitchen provides enough storage and the layout works for you, replacing the fronts may be a practical way to refresh it. If you need to move appliances or change the arrangement of the units, read our guide to when replacing kitchen doors is not the right choice.
Replacing one door or the whole kitchen?
| Your situation | What to consider |
|---|---|
| One damaged door | Identify the original Howdens range and colour first. A similar door may fit but look different beside the existing fronts. |
| Several worn or peeling doors | Compare replacing selected fronts with updating the complete set for a consistent finish. |
| A new style or colour | Choose the doors, drawer fronts and any visible panels together. |
Howdens kitchen door sizes: what should you measure?
Measure your existing doors rather than ordering from the nominal cabinet size. A cabinet described as 600mm wide does not necessarily take a door measuring exactly 600mm. Doors need clearance so that neighbouring fronts can open without rubbing.
Measure the flat rear face of each door and record:
- Height and width: in millimetres, for every door and drawer front.
- Thickness: especially if you plan to reuse your existing hinges.
- Hinge positions: measured to the centre of each hinge cup, following the drilling instructions.
- Quantity and location: label each item so that similar-looking doors are not mixed up.
Do not assume that every base, wall or tall-unit door uses the same dimensions. Check corner arrangements and integrated-appliance fronts separately.
Measure the door, not just the cabinet. Use our kitchen door measuring guide before selecting sizes or hinge drilling. If a measurement or fitting arrangement is unclear, send us photographs and dimensions before ordering.
Replacement Howdens kitchen doors and drawer fronts
Include the drawer fronts when planning your update. Their sizes and fixing positions can differ from the cupboard doors, even when they share the same finish.
You may be able to retain sound drawer boxes and runners, but check how the existing fronts attach. Replacement fronts need suitable fixings; do not assume that the old attachment positions will already be prepared.
Also check the appearance of smaller drawer fronts in your chosen range. Depending on the design and height, a drawer front may be plain rather than carrying the same framed pattern as a full-size door.
For integrated dishwashers, fridges and freezers, check the appliance instructions and existing brackets. The correct dimensions alone do not establish that a new front will work with every appliance fitting system.
Which Click Doors styles could replace your Howdens doors?
If you know your Howdens range name, it can help you identify the type of alternative to consider. The comparisons below cover similar design categories. They are not promises of identical colours, profiles or fittings.
Howdens Chelford: compare Richmond modern Shaker doors
Chelford has a smooth Shaker design with a wide frame and bevelled detailing. Richmond is worth considering if you want to retain a modern framed appearance while updating your kitchen.
Richmond offers matt, gloss and woodgrain-effect finishes. It uses 18mm MDF with a vinyl-wrapped face and edges, compared with Chelford’s stated 19mm thickness. Compare the frame proportions and finish using a sample.
Howdens Halesworth: compare Waterford five-piece Shaker doors
Halesworth uses five-piece Shaker construction with a woodgrain-effect finish. Waterford also uses five-piece Shaker construction, making it a relevant alternative to explore if you want that traditional framed character.
Waterford offers Supermatt and Woodgrain finishes. Compare the frame detail and texture: a smooth Supermatt finish will create a different appearance from a woodgrain surface, even in a similar colour.
Howdens Greenwich: compare Ora slab doors
Greenwich has a flat slab design without a surrounding frame. Ora offers the same broad style, with a lacquered surface available in gloss and matt finishes.
Thickness needs attention: Howdens lists Greenwich variants at 15mm or 16mm, while Ora is 18mm. Check your existing doors, hinges and opening clearances before choosing a replacement.
Howdens Clerkenwell: compare Jayline J-pull doors
Clerkenwell and Jayline both use an integrated J-pull grip, creating a handleless appearance without separate projecting handles. Both ranges list a 19mm door thickness.
Jayline is available in Supermatt and Supergloss finishes. The shared thickness does not establish an identical grip profile or fit, so check dimensions, hinge positions and clearance around corners and appliances.
Click Doors is not affiliated with or endorsed by Howdens. These comparisons describe alternative styles, not original Howdens parts or guaranteed matches.
What if your Howdens kitchen doors have been discontinued?
If you need a matching replacement, check old invoices, kitchen plans or labels to identify the original range and finish. Ask the original supplier whether the door is still available.
If it cannot be sourced, your options are to choose a similar alternative, replace a complete run of fronts or update the full set.
A close match may be acceptable on an isolated cupboard, but differences can be more noticeable between adjacent doors. Compare the colour, sheen, surface texture and frame profile in your own kitchen.
Existing doors may also have faded or changed colour over time. Even an unused door from the original range may look different beside older fronts.
How much do replacement doors for a Howdens kitchen cost?
The price depends on the range, finish, dimensions and number of items. A small drawer front and a tall larder door are very different purchases, so a headline “from” price will not tell you what your kitchen will cost.
For Click Doors alternatives, choose your preferred range and enter the required sizes on the product pages to build an itemised supply price. For original Howdens doors, ask Howdens for availability and a quotation for the specific range and sizes you need.
Include the following when comparing costs:
- All cupboard doors, drawer fronts and appliance fronts.
- Optional hinge drilling where required and suitable.
- Any replacement hinges and handles.
- End panels, plinths, fillers, cornices and pelmets.
- Delivery and installation.
Check whether quotations include VAT and compare the same item list. Click Doors is supply-only, so budget separately for a fitter if you need one.
You may be able to keep existing panels and plinths if they work with the new finish. Check samples against them before deciding: replacing the doors does not change exposed cabinet edges or surrounding panels.
For more help planning the complete budget, read our replacement kitchen door cost guide.
Do you have to buy replacement doors from Howdens?
You can consider doors from an independent supplier if the dimensions, thickness and fittings are suitable for your existing kitchen. The cabinet brand alone does not establish whether a replacement will fit.
If matching one existing door is the priority, checking the original range first is sensible. If you are replacing the full set, an alternative range gives you the option to choose a different appearance.
You can order directly from Click Doors online without a Howdens trade account.
Fitting replacement doors to Howdens cabinets
Existing hinges may be reusable if they are in good condition and compatible with the replacement doors. Check the hinge cup size, its position in the door and the cabinet mounting arrangement before selecting drilling.
Click Doors offers optional hinge drilling for supported layouts. If your arrangement is unsuitable for the available drilling options, doors supplied undrilled may be more appropriate for your fitter to prepare on site.
After fitting, the hinges may need adjusting to align the doors and create even gaps. Handle holes are not supplied pre-drilled by Click Doors and need to be drilled on site where required.
Our Howdens replacement-door fitting and ordering guide provides further information.
Choose samples before placing your full order
Check the colour and profile separately.
A colour swatch helps you judge the finish beside your worktop and flooring. A sample door helps you assess the shape and construction. Check the sample listing, as the sample door may be supplied in a different colour from your chosen swatch.
Browse the ranges, shortlist your preferred finishes and compare samples in daylight and under your kitchen lighting.
If you need help with a particular size or fitting arrangement, email hello@click-doors.com with photographs and measurements before ordering.
