Kitchen Design Case Studies
The stories behind the kitchen design – including Q&As with leading KBB industry designers…
Ledbury Studio: Eclectic, Glamorous Kitchen designed by Charlie Smallbone

To create a functional kitchen that worked as part of the larger entertaining space. They wanted something dramatic…
Alno Star Titanium Oxide Kitchen from Alno by Halcyon Interiors

Kevin Buchanan of Kitchens International created this stunning curvaceous white kitchen…
Ahead of the Curve: Spectacular concept from Kitchens International

This luxurious new-build home located in Clifton is the latest project to receive the Papilio Midas touch...…
Walnut and brass bespoke kitchen by Papilio

Helena Myers, Director, The Myers Touch designed this stunning kitchen for a spectacular new home designed by AR Design Studio……
The Myers Touch: Matt Grey Kitchen for The Black House

The brief was to create a kitchen that allowed the couple more freedom and space when cooking and entertaining…
Strata Light Oak Kitchen by Stoneham

A complete transformation by Harvey Jones creates a family-sized kitchen space…
Contemporary and informal open-plan by Harvey Jones

The team were commissioned to design a kitchen in a large new extension to an early 20th Century property…
Contemporary Intuo Kitchen with Double Island by Searle & Taylor

Kitchens International Showroom Manager Graeme Kennedy was able to continue with the development of their Online Design Portal, here, he discusses the…
Showroom Inspiration: The Kitchens International Team on how they managed COVID

A Georgian Grade II Listed apartment was the setting for this contemporary kitchen...…
Steel and stained ash kitchen by Simon Taylor Furniture

Douglas Sutherland, Design Director of Koivu was invited to design a kitchen for an architect-designed house...…
The perfect kitchen by Koivu for an architect-designed house

A Chelsea family called in Mowlem & Co to relocate and revive their existing kitchen...…
A sustainably bespoke kitchen by Mowlem & Co

This dramatic kitchen by John Lewis of Hungerford is a masterpiece, featuring subtle design skills and clever planning...…
Bespoke almost-black kitchen by John Lewis of Hungerford

The owners wanted to retain a traditional feel but express it in a modern way...…
Dark Blue Hand Painted Kitchen by En Masse Bespoke Interiors

The state-of-the-art German design scheme presents an ergonomic furniture arrangement...…
The sublime black textured kitchen by Brandt Design

The owner of this seafront home took inspiration from the look & feel of a traditional bright blue beach hut...…
Coastal inspired design by Stoneham Kitchens

Kitchen projects by Martin Moore are recognisable because of their understated and classic proportions, calm colours and...…
The Dream Kitchen, Boot Room and Utility by Martin Moore

Anderson Sinclair Kitchens & Bedrooms don’t have a defined style; they work with the client to create their dream space...…
Dark Blue Mereway Kitchen by Anderson Sinclair

The brief for the kitchen and indeed, for the house overall, was to make everything more livable, functional and usable for modern life...…
Natural Materials, Stylish Looks by The Main Company

The latest project from Day True highlights the company’s talent for reimagining, reconfiguring and redefining design...…
Basement Townhouse Kitchen by Day True

This dramatic kitchen is brand new & has a very refined look with a sense of longevity...…
Shaker Style in Bold Black by Harvey Jones

This 1930s detached house in Kent has had a complete renovation, which includes a rear and side single-storey extension...…
SLATE BLUE SHAKER KITCHEN BY MCCARRON & CO

A keen cook, our client wanted to create a very practical working space as well as a sociable space for entertaining...…
Classic kitchen by Olive & Barr

Rencraft’s Senior Designer Jonathan Reynolds designed this stunning, open-plan living space for a local family with two children……
Blush and burgundy kitchen by Rencraft

Tom Howley bespoke kitchens have a strong traditional look, with the addition of unique individual details...…
Bold Blue Focus by Tom Howley

Combining bespoke fitted cabinetry with freestanding furniture that was designed to perfectly...…
Elegant Shaker Kitchen By Searle & Taylor

Designer Helen Robson gives us the background on this outstanding project……
Lincolnshire Hall by DeVOL Kitchens

The brief was to have a new large open-plan kitchen and diner that would lead to an open-plan living space...…
Open Plan Smart Kitchen With Siemens Appliances By Vogue Kitchens

Diane Berry gives us the background to this ultra-streamlined project, using Eggersmann furniture.…
Diane Berry Kitchens

A clean modern Scandi-style look, but with something unusual and special about it...…
Glass And Veneer Handleless Kitchen By Simon Taylor Furniture

Head of Design Melissa Klink talks us through the team’s approach to this particular project ……
Harvey Jones Kitchens

Our task was to re-design the existing kitchen by adding more storage and making it more functional; as well as replacing a long peninsula with an...…
Bespoke Framed Shaker Kitchen By Higham Furniture

Head of Operations at Brandt Kitchens, Julia Steadman, takes us through the design process……
Brandt Kitchens

This month we’re getting set for autumn/winter and the season for entertaining at home...…
Kitchens Hot-List

The brief was to create a versatile living space for the client’s growing family...…
Bespoke Walnut Kitchen By Mccarron & Co

This perfectly understated classic kitchen has transformed a previously dark kitchen space in a Grade II listed property...…
Humphrey Munson's: Classic Painted Kitchen

The kitchen has a timeless look, as it is sleek and streamlined...…
Alno Kitchen By Halcyon Interiors

There were essentially two parts to the starting brief; one practical and one aesthetic...…
Martin Moore: Vibrant Colours in a classic kitchen with a contemporary edge that embraces light and space

A la Carte is Gaze Burvill’s outdoor kitchen collection, perfect for the garden, terrace or any landscape large or small...…
Outdoor A La Carte Kitchen By Gaze Burvill

Colour and material choices behind this beautifully bright and uplifting kitchen...…
Bath Kitchen Company: A crisp, uplifting and colourful kitchen design

This time, we decided to have a closer look at some stunning kitchens – and to pass on some inspirational and creative ideas...…
Kitchen Ideas: Professional Perfection

After creating their furniture a few years ago, we were asked back to create a kitchen for their extension...…
Corian Kitchen by Bath Bespoke

This large new-build property needed a kitchen that exceeded expectations, with dramatic details and luxurious finishing touches...…
Rencraft: Back to Black for this elegant bespoke kitchen

Kitchens by Holloways were commissioned to refresh the tired interior and modernise the failing infrastructure and function of a West London family...…
Bespoke, Award-winning Design from Kitchens By Holloways

This month we’re featuring a high-gloss kitchen project from Masterclass Kitchens...…
Masterclass Kitchens: A Gorgeous Grey Kitchen with a Sleek and Elegant Atmosphere

The client wanted a kitchen that would fit into the style of property, a contemporary take on a period home. Also, we had to ensure it did not look...…
The Chelsea Kitchen by The Wood Works

These three spectacular kitchens are the top favourites from Daniele Brutto, co-founder of Hub Kitchens and his team...…
Hub Favourites

Our clients’ dream was to completely refurbish a property to create a bespoke family space. When a dilapidated barn came on to the market...…
Bespoke Painted Timber Kitchen By Christopher Howard

This spectacular WoodLiving kitchen with oak island, thoughtfully planned in a new extension, looks light, airy and spacious...…
Good Wood Looks

Celia and David found themselves managing a Christmas gathering whilst their extension was being built...…
Kitchen Journeys: Christmas with the Kitchen

The brief was to have a practical working kitchen but as the space was quite large, the kitchen had to flow...…
Cera Concretto and Fine Matt Lacquer White Kitchen from Alno by Halcyon Interiors

Despite delays, the project has gone well and created a great sociable family home. Celia wouldn’t change a thing...…
Kitchen Journeys: Reviewing the Route

Celia’s journey began with uncertainty. In the beginning there was no new kitchen design, only a rough idea and a desire for a more social family home…
Kitchen Journeys: Enjoying the End

The key thing about watching the kitchen itself being built was that it was a short-term pain for long term gain...…
Kitchen Journeys: Crafting the Kitchen

The design and overall layout of this kitchen had to be strongly influenced by the spectacular rain drop shaped skylight that floods this open plan...…
Teardrop Spectacular: Curves and colour make this kitchen by Woodstock Furniture supremely special

The owners’ brief was for the same material to be used throughout the house for a pared down, cohesive look...…
Bespoke Limed Oak Kitchen by Mccarron & Co

There is still a long way to go but luckily, at this point, Celia had decided on her kitchen...…
Kitchen Journeys: Securing the Supplier

When you decide to extend or replace your kitchen you begin a journey. You start with the idea and ends when the new kitchen has been finished...…
Kitchen Journeys: Deciding the Destination

Lead designer Barry Sawyer gives us the background to this gorgeous painted French Grey kitchen...…
FRENCH GREY: Pale, spacious, and supremely elegant painted kitchen by Brayer Design

Delays are a normal part of everyday life. With a new kitchen project, there may be delays with suppliers, construction, finances...…
Kitchen Journeys: Dealing with Delays

Kitchen specialist Nicholas Harris Interiors designed a new contemporary space with a light and airy feel, ready to welcome and entertain guests...…
Ultra Sleek Crown Imperial Zeluso Kitchen Designed by Nicholas Harris Interiors

Destiny Smith has worked at Harvey Jones for six years, and she is the Senior Kitchen Designer responsible for this eclectic and colourful space...…
HARVEY JONES: Bold Blues & A Yellow Splash

Tom Edmonds and Neil Matthews of Lewis Alderson explained the design process and thoughts behind this spectacular project...…
BEAUTIFULLY BLUE: Stunning kitchen, dining and boot-room project by Lewis Alderson

This kitchen’s story began in 2008, when the clients installed their first Stoneham kitchen with retailer David Haugh – a cream suite...…
Upcycled Grey Kitchen By Stoneham

This kitchen was designed to be a feature and the centrepiece of a brand new family home. It needed to be homely and incorporate a dining and...…
H-Line Kitchen By Sigma 3

The outdoor Markham kitchen is a new addition to their portfolio. Creative Director Louisa Eggleston outlined the project for us...…
Outdoor Living: Outdoor Kitchen Project By Humphrey Munson

The brief from the client was; Having grown up with an AGA, the client was keen for this to be the centrepiece of this Devonshire farmhouse kitchen...…
The Marble Kitchen By Papilio

We caught up with Neil Stafferton, BSC’s Sales & Design Manager, who is on hand to provide design and planning advice. We loved this...…
SPACIOUS SIMPLICITY: British Standard Cupboards

This large Wandsworth Victorian semi-detached property has a classic south London Victorian side return, plus a back extension. It maximises...…
Shaker Kitchen by John Lewis of Hungerford

Mark Taylor, MD of Mark Taylor Design, created a stunning kitchen which combined copper with a blue painted finish, for a modern four-bedroom home in …
Creativity with Copper

Martin Moore’s designer Matthew Sedgwick was involved in the design of this spacious kitchen from the very start of the process … and he also has some…
Grand Proportions

Everything we manufacture is for the client, so designing and building bespoke units is the norm for us...…
Brompton Kitchen by McCarron & Co

Tomas Hinton tells us about one of their recent projects, the spacious and easy-to-use SKATE kitchen in mid green in North London...…
Green Themes

Following a visit to their neighbours’ newly completed extension, the clients of this project realised that their family had outgrown...…
Fitzroy Painted Second Nature Kitchen By Inline Kitchens & Bedrooms

John Stephens, designer and MD of Rencraft shows us one of his favourite recently-completed kitchen projects……
Metallic Magnificence

For this project, the client was planning a whole house renovation with a significant and impressive rear extension...…
Contemporary Shaker Kitchen By Higham Furniture

Online cabinet company British Standard hand-makes authentic, simple cupboards for your homes, garage and workshops...…
Gold Standards

Robert Burnett, Head of Design for Holloways of Ludlow, created a calm and elegant kitchen-dining-living space in a London conservation area...…
Perfectly Pale & Elegant

Appreciating the high quality products of a designer kitchen but with a desire to achieve their own dream interior...…
Bespoke Handmade Kitchen By Kitchens International

Our clients are a retired couple living in Kings Hill, West Malling, they had a modern house with a fairly new kitchen...…
Changing the colour changes the feel

This electric blue kitchen was designed by Bath Bespoke for a young family and was part of an extension in their Bradford on Avon townhouse.…
Electric Blue Kitchen by Bath Bespoke

I couldn’t quite believe my eyes when I first caught sight of this pink kitchen – it’s bright, fun and cheerful, without losing its elegance...…
Perfectly Pink By Nicola Bellot

This modern townhouse was being opened up to turn it into a social living space for a young family to grow...…
Second Nature - Remo Matt White Kitchen By Fineline

What a joy to be able to have all your messy jobs in a dedicated place, utility rooms are definitely the room of the moment...…
A beautiful and functional Utility Room by deVOL

This dark blue and orange kitchen caught my eye immediately – the owners, working with designer Melissa Klink – Head of Design for Harvey Jones - have…
The Big Blue Kitchen

The Brief... Our client is a pensioner whose kitchen is over 20 years old and now wants to modernise it to create a more airing feeling to her kitchen…
When a renovation can be as good as a completely new kitchen

The new owners had recently purchased this Grade B listed apartment in Edinburgh when they approached Kitchens International...…
Leicht Ceres Lava Design - by Kitchens International

Helen Parker is the designer responsible for the unique and dramatic looks that epitomise the deVOL style. She is a multi-tasker, originating all...…
New deVOL Showroom - by Helen Parker

The story: The project was a total kitchen refurbishment for a traditional Portuguese villa, built in 2008. The previous kitchen was a standard…
French Grey In-Frame Kitchen - by Edwin Loxley

The story: The new DesignSpace London showroom is astonishing … there are hidden gems, quirky details and a beautiful vision of the use of space. …
New Flagship Showroom - by DesignSpace London

The story: The client approached us with a brief to design and install a stylish, functional and ergonomic kitchen for this open plan 690 square ... …
Just Right in Black and White - by Cococucine

The story: The owners of this property wanted a larger, brighter kitchen with an island. The space was modest, so the room was first extended to…
Handless Gloss White Futura Kitchen from Mereway - by Classic Interiors

The story: Established in 1979, Fearon Bros are an award-winning family business specialising in creating bespoke kitchen and bedroom furniture…
Second Nature Broadoak Painted Kitchen - by Fearon Bros

The story: This kitchen is called the Diesel Social Kitchen, which was designed by Diesel, the leading Italian fashion brand, and Scavolini, which... …
Diesel Social Kitchen by Diesel & Scavoloni at Multiliving

The story: Glenn & Hilary Ford wanted Paul O’Brien, Co-Founder & Design Director of Kitchens International to create a bright, airy...…
Pale and Beautiful - by Kitchens International

Laurence Pidgeon designed an outstanding kitchen within this spectacular sunny extension. This is just one of dozens of kitchens he has influenced ……
All White ... With splashes of Colour

With two cookery schools and numerous television appearances, Nick knew exactly what he wanted when he and his wife Holly renovated an 1848 barn...…
TV CHEF NICK NAIRNS’S CALLERTON KITCHEN BY KITCHENS INTERNATIONAL

The story: This new-build house is a timber-framed building with many exposed oak posts and beams, which needed to be taken into account when...…
Bespoke Handpainted Kitchen by Searle & Taylor

The story: We wanted the kitchen to be the social hub of the house with an open room feeling. We like to have friends over for dinner and so we...…
Norwegian Stone (and Wood) - featuring Lundhs

The story: For this project, Heaven & Stubbs worked closely with the interior designer homeowner of a London Victorian terraced house. An associate...…
In-Frame Shaker - by Heaven & Stubbs

The story: The priority in this kitchen design was to create enough storage for a growing family home in a new extension whilst incorporating an...…
Pure Design & Super Storage - by Holloways of Ludlow

The story: The client visited our showroom before the build had even started and decided that they wanted to proceed with a Linear kitchen by...…
Blues and Views – by Harvey Jones

The story: This kitchen, from British Standard, was created by owner Alex Evans, who wanted a bright and appealing kitchen that could come in on an...…
Brilliant Blue & Bright Red - By British Standard

The story: A tiny L-shaped kitchen has been transformed with a modest one-metre extension. The new space is now flooded with natural light, as the...…
Grey and Cashmere Mereway Kitchen - by Roman Bathrooms

The story: This Victorian townhouse was being renovated, so the kitchen was just part of the transformation to this family home. The plan was to...…
1909 Partridge Grey and Charcoal Kitchen - By The Malvern Kitchen Studio

The story: Paul O’Brien, Co-Founder & Design Director, Kitchens International had to instigate some serious re-organisation to make this kitchen...…
Perfect Style in Black Walnut - By Kitchens International

The story: This contemporary bespoke kitchen, part of a complete property renovation in Somerset, allowed Matt Prall and Stephen Garland of Papilio...…
The Chef's Kitchen - By Papilio

Mark Caulfield, founder and MD, The Caulfield Company took charge of a huge project to open up the back of this stunning house. He designed an...…
Making A Statement - By The Caulfield Company

The story: This kitchen was part of a bigger restoration project. Empty for almost 25 years, the gothic tower cottage needed more than a little...…
Summerville Painted Kitchen - By Tom Howley

The story: The owner of this period terraced home in London wanted a kitchen where she could enjoy her love of cooking and entertaining...…
Fontaine Kitchen - By Holloways of Ludlow

The story: The property was a new-build, which the client totally planned out down to the last detail. Between the client and the designers, they...…
Second Nature Remo Design - By Noble Signature Kitchens

The story: Design Director Eve Turner, of Neil Lerner Kitchen Design was asked to create a symmetrical and glamorous kitchen for a couple and...…
Simple and Spacious - By Neil Lerner

The story: ‘Our project involved creating a large family kitchen room within a contemporary extension. The whole project was designed and built from..…
Clever, Colourful, and Very, Very Simple – By British Standard Cupboards

SUMMER STYLING: Pale, summery blue hand painted cabinets provide a distinctive colour theme for this hand-made kitchen by Rencraft...…
Pale Blue Kitchen - by Rencraft

The story: The Danish couple who commissioned this Martin Moore kitchen bought a tired 1970s house in Surrey because it overlooked a beautiful lake...…
Architectural Kitchen - By Martin Moore

The story: I was asked to design a space that would look unique and be totally suitable and practical for entertaining. My clients are restaurateurs..…
Beautiful in Blue - By Hub Kitchens

The story: This kitchen was part of a much larger home renovation project in which the whole of the downstairs was reconfigured and …
A Kitchen for Entertaining - By Neil Lerner

The story: The client was less driven by the need to create a redesigned kitchen layout, but more so by the overall aesthetic. The kitchen needed to..…
Classic Shaker Kitchen - By Charlie Kingham

The story: The brief from the client was to create a vibrant family room, which was both functional and social. They wanted a contemporary space...…
Scandinavian Kitchen - by Papilio

The story: The client wanted a wow factor. She knew she wanted a high gloss finish and as it’s a very large open plan light filled space...…
High Gloss Bespoke Kitchen - by Roundhouse

The story: Neil Lerner was invited to design this large and spacious kitchen in Hampstead, North London for clients he had previously worked with...…
Heart of Hampstead – by Neil Lerner Kitchen Design

The story: Every designer wants their showroom to reflect the very best of their design, planning and construction skills. The company had its 40th...…
On Display - by Martin Moore & Co

The story: This kitchen was challenging because we had been asked to put the new kitchen into the basement and the basement needed some care and...…
Classic Shaker Handpainted Kitchen - by Edmondson Interiors

The story: The clients live in a fantastic old Georgian farmhouse, a busy household given that they run a farm and have two children. On Jenna’s ...…
Painted and Oak Shaker - by Harvey Jones

Sometimes, the architecture and design of a house or apartment is so spectacular and proportional to the age and style of the building...…
The Disappearing Kitchen - by i29

Our clients wanted to create a kitchen with a style blending both classic and contemporary ideas. One of the main priorities was an easy flow...…
Light, Blue and Airy - By Smallbone of Devizes

The story: For Lydia, a keen cook with three children, creating a relaxed social space was number one on her checklist...…
Luxurious Open Plan Kitchen - By Tom Howley

Our client had some very specific ideas for the kitchen. Crucially, they didn’t want the island to look like a fitted part of the kitchen...…
All things light and beautiful - By Rencraft

The clients, who live in a period Devon property, asked us to design a contemporary kitchen environment as part of a refurbishment that included...…
The Perfect Blend - By Touch Design

The story: They wanted something classic but with a twist … which is evident here on details like the door handles on the fridge/larder run...…
Creative Contrast - by Podesta

The story: This kitchen redesign was part of some major changes to an old vicarage, a renovation project near Maidstone. Created by Chamber Furniture,…
Bespoke Handmade Kitchen - by Chamber Furniture

Symmetry and simplicity are the keywords for this understated kitchen design by Holloways of Ludlow……
Simply Perfect – by Holloways of Ludlow

‘This design was based on the customer’s brief to create a social space that flowed, with a minimal look. The customer requested an all-white ...…
Black & White Contrast - by Mobalpa

The layout of the kitchen works very well ergonomically. The island with the breakfast bar is the central feature and bridges the gap between the...…
Modern Handleless Kitchen - by Cue & Co

The story: Nicholas Harris Interiors are a family run business situated in rural Kent. They specialise in design, installation and build projects...…
Colourful Kitchen - by Nicholas Harris Interiors

The story: The owner wanted a contemporary and fresh looking kitchen, with a touch of minimalist simplicity whilst at the same time, avoiding an...…
Subtle Kitchen - by Harvey Jones

The story: Our client had very specific ideas and specifications. As a keen cook and home baker she had very detailed functional requirements...…
Spacious Kitchen - by Rencraft

The story: Grosvenor Estates were looking for a company with a clear understanding of aesthetics in kitchen design and experience...…
Contemporary Kitchen - by Kaizen Furniture

The story: Part of an extensive refurbishment of a substantial family home in Surrey, Mowlem & Co have created an impressive...…
Bespoke Parapan Kitchen - by Mowlem

The story: Design Director Steven de Munnich elaborates… ‘The house is Georgian, built in 1820 and is a four-storey granite building...…
Macassar kitchen - by Smallbone

The story: This kitchen is situated in a large open plan space. To work, it needed to be timeless and not dominate. Nick and Camille felt it best to…
British Standard Kitchen – by Nest Development

The Story: The room in which the new kitchen was to be installed was originally the drawing room. Our clients were certain this was the right position…
Subtle Shades - by Martin Moore

The story: Jenny and Paul’s existing kitchen was dark and small for the size of the property so their extension plans involved creating a large…
Classic Kitchen – by Barnes of Ashburton

The story: The owners required a new, bright and spacious kitchen with clean, contemporary lines. Holloways of Ludlow were commissioned to re-design…
Kitchen Case Study: Clever Angles

The story: This design features elongated wall cabinets with glazed back-lit top cupboards to make it more in keeping with what the American client…
Contemporary Shaker – by Higham Furniture

The story: The owners wanted a sophisticated, restful kitchen with top-quality appliances and hand-made bespoke fitted cabinetry that would stand…
Bespoke Kitchen – by McCarron & Co

The story: Located on the ground floor of a beach house facing the sea, with access to an outdoor pool and garden area, this sociable family kitchen…
Bespoke Kitchen – by Johnny Grey Studios

The story: This stylish period home was an extensive renovation project. The kitchen needed updating with beautiful cabinetry and high-specification…
Heritage Kitchen – by Mowlem

The story: With a rich history of master cabinetmakers stretching back to the late 1800s, Humphrey Munson has earned a reputation for excellence in…
Nickelby Kitchen – Humphrey Munson Kitchens

The story: This former 17th century barn was built on a hillside location in Herefordshire with fabulous views. It’s now an open plan conversion…
Curved Kitchen – Designed by Roundhouse

The story: Located in a three-storey Victorian townhouse in London, this kitchen from Harvey Jones incorporates individual touches such as...…
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