If you need to find the right type of door for integrated appliances, it's not always an easy job. Whether it's an integrated dishwasher or washing machine, some appliances fit the standard 600mm-width requirement, while others simply don't play by the rules. For example, fridge-freezers come in all different sizes with varying ratios of fridge to freezer space.

Common problems

If you're using a kitchen design company, they may recommend you buy specific appliances. These can often be more expensive than you're willing to pay. It could also leave you with the choice of having doors opening at the wrong point (clearly unworkable) or oversized doors. Sometimes you'll even have strange combinations that lift your fridge freezer off the ground, or a space at the top where the cupboard is too large. This is wasted space and only accessible when the fridge door is open.

Get the perfect fit for integrated appliances with made to measure doors

What you want - and should be able to get - are made to measure doors to fit the appliances you already have. Replacement kitchen doors are the perfect solution to this problem. Simply take the measurements of your integrated appliances and order what you need in the style, colour and material you wish.

Do-It-Yourself

Even better, once you have received your custom integrated appliance cupboard door, you can easily fit it yourself. Not only will you get the design you wanted, you can also save money on fitting. The following points will make it clear just how easy fitting this type of door really is. We've even created a video (below) to take you through the process step-by-step:

• Fitting an integrated door is very similar to fitting cupboard doors. Just screw or clip them into place, rather than hanging them on hinges
• Generally the screws or clips used to hang your door will be supplied with your appliance. If you're replacing the door, remember to keep these aside
• Removing your old door is easy. Just undo the screws that pass through to the inside of the cupboard door from the back of the appliance door. The door will simply lift off.
• Now offer up the new door (with the handle already in place) and screw it on to your appliance. You can ask your supplier to pre-drill the screw holes to make it easier

So, if you're tearing your hair out and making compromises you don't really want to make, think about replacement kitchen doors as an option. You may find that the perfect solution is just the click of a mouse away. New kitchen doors should never be something you agree to settle on.