Hannah Anderson, Marketing Director and Photographer at Guild Anderson talks us through the design process she and her team went through to create this stunning galley kitchen for their clients.

Q: What were the main priorities in your brief from the client, and how they find you?

Our client found us through their interior designer, Lara et Al.

They were looking for a furniture maker who could create a truly bespoke kitchen and seating area within their clients budget. The brief was quite simple – that the kitchen should function perfectly as a galley kitchen and look completely beautiful and in keeping with the rest of the house.

Q: How did you set about answering that brief?

Lara et Al had already created a look for the rest of the house which had Eastern and Indian influences, picked up from our clients’ backgrounds, so they wanted a room that would feel warm and welcoming with a feel reminiscent of Indian spices and jewelled colours.

Q: Was the kitchen designed within an existing kitchen area or were your working within a brand new space?

We had to create a bespoke galley kitchen that fit into the existing kitchen space. Because of the nature of the shape of the room there were limitation to where we could place the sink and the La Cornue CornuFe. We designed a pretty banquette seating area at the far end of the room, which our clients were delighted with. It’s a cosy spot to have breakfast, next to the French windows and also overlooking the garden.

Q: What were the reasons behind your suggestions for style of cabinetry, colours and work surfaces?

I think that the most striking aspects of the kitchen are the colours and surface finishes. The main colour is Middle Buff by Little Greene. It’s a spicy buff colour which looks very striking and dramatic, and contrasts very well indeed with the La Cornue La Cornufe range cooker, in Ocean blue, with Polished Brass accents and hand rail. These colour choices tied in with the vibrant Roma Blue Quartzite work surfaces, combining to create a striking working space.

Q: What storage elements do you think work particularly well in this project?

We wanted to provide as much storage as possible, so designed floor-to-ceiling cabinetry that would make the most use of the tall ceilings. There is a bespoke larder cabinet with provision racks, an internal stone surface and space for a hidden microwave. Integrated appliances and a waste bin, plus open shelving ensure that we used every inch of space effectively. It also hasn’t compromised the overall aesthetic of the room. One clever bespoke touch was to incorporate a false front to a double depth drawer so our client could store her tall Vorwerk Thermomix – she didn’t want to have to keep it out on the surface.

Q: What design elements do you think make this project particularly successful?

I think it’s the colour palette and the strong lines of the mouldings on the cabinetry – which ends up giving a bold, middle Eastern look. The Armac Martin handles are perfect for this scheme and the amazing patterning of the work surfaces and back panels just ties everything together.

Q: Now that the project is finished, what did you client like most about her new kitchen area?

I think she loved all aspects of this space. The kitchen is very much a central part of the home as in fact, as a galley kitchen is it really more of a corridor link between her luxurious dining room and the light and airy casual breakfast area. It’s a busy space that works perfectly and is in constant use.

Q: What is your best advice for someone who is embarking on planning a new kitchen?

All of our kitchens are individually designed specifically to our clients personal styles and needs. Of course, all kitchen have to run to a theme that requires sufficient storage and a place for all appliances that are within reach of various working areas. What Guild Anderson does is to make the kitchen space look light and not over-burdened with cabinetry. For example, shelves above the sink really lighten the space and help avoid the standard ‘fitted kitchen’ look, which we very much avoid.

Q: Are you seeing more large scale or multi-room projects?

Yes indeed … Multi-room projects are becoming the norm at Guild Anderson. Increasingly we are seeing that large period houses are being modernised in keeping with how the modern family wishes to live. We are always careful to align with the fabric and architecture of the building. It’s not unusual for us to be working on a scullery-laundry-boot room and pantry within a single project. We see instances where our clients inherit large family homes and want to update them for 21^st century living.

Q: What trends and themes do you see coming for the rest of 2026?

I think there is a return to real stone and timber finishes, which can provide a feeling of antiquity and age within a space. People are turning away from shiny fake finishes and embracing the softed, aged look. Hiding large appliances is something that we work into our designs, so the continuity of beautiful cabinetry is maintained.

Kitchen by Guild Anderson. T: 01747 820 449, the Design Studio is located at 22 Grosvenor Drive, Tisbury, Wiltshire SP3 6GS. E: design@guildanderson.co.uk Follow the team on Instagram @guildanderson

Photography by Astrid Templier

Integrated dishwasher by Miele

Integrated fridge freezer by Fisher & Paykel

Range cooker by La Cornue

Cooker hood by Novy

Sink by Shaws of Darwen

Pro 3 Flex chrome tap and Cube by Quooker

Belgrave handles and Harborne shelf brackets by Armac Martin

Refinishing of tap to Raw Urban Brass finish by Yardley Bespoke