Kitchen Design Case Studies
The stories behind the kitchen design – including Q&As with leading KBB industry designers…
A Beautiful Barn: The Hartford Kitchen from Tom Howley
To create a functional kitchen that worked as part of the larger entertaining space. They wanted something dramatic…
Mayfair Penthouse by Simon Taylor Furniture
Kevin Buchanan of Kitchens International created this stunning curvaceous white kitchen…
DESIGN INSPIRATION FROM IRENA KILIBARDA: Co-Founder, dsignedby
This luxurious new-build home located in Clifton is the latest project to receive the Papilio Midas touch...…
Contemporary Kitchen by En Masse Interiors
Helena Myers, Director, The Myers Touch designed this stunning kitchen for a spectacular new home designed by AR Design Studio……
Showroom Style: The Myers Touch, Winchester
The brief was to create a kitchen that allowed the couple more freedom and space when cooking and entertaining…
Alno by Diane Berry Kitchens
A complete transformation by Harvey Jones creates a family-sized kitchen space…
Harvey Jones: A beautiful kitchen with natural tones and textures
The team were commissioned to design a kitchen in a large new extension to an early 20th Century property…
Bespoke penthouse kitchen by The Main Company
Kitchens International Showroom Manager Graeme Kennedy was able to continue with the development of their Online Design Portal, here, he discusses the…
Martin Moore: A timeless kitchen for a beautiful forever home
A Georgian Grade II Listed apartment was the setting for this contemporary kitchen...…
Signature Bespoke Shaker-Style Kitchen by Searle & Taylor
Douglas Sutherland, Design Director of Koivu was invited to design a kitchen for an architect-designed house...…
Kensington Scott: Dramatic Kitchen with Stunning Storage Features
A Chelsea family called in Mowlem & Co to relocate and revive their existing kitchen...…
Ledbury Studio: Eclectic, Glamorous Kitchen designed by Charlie Smallbone
This dramatic kitchen by John Lewis of Hungerford is a masterpiece, featuring subtle design skills and clever planning...…
Alno Star Titanium Oxide Kitchen from Alno by Halcyon Interiors
The owners wanted to retain a traditional feel but express it in a modern way...…
Ahead of the Curve: Spectacular concept from Kitchens International
The state-of-the-art German design scheme presents an ergonomic furniture arrangement...…
Walnut and brass bespoke kitchen by Papilio
The owner of this seafront home took inspiration from the look & feel of a traditional bright blue beach hut...…
The Myers Touch: Matt Grey Kitchen for The Black House
Kitchen projects by Martin Moore are recognisable because of their understated and classic proportions, calm colours and...…
Strata Light Oak Kitchen by Stoneham
Anderson Sinclair Kitchens & Bedrooms don’t have a defined style; they work with the client to create their dream space...…
Contemporary and informal open-plan by Harvey Jones
The brief for the kitchen and indeed, for the house overall, was to make everything more livable, functional and usable for modern life...…
Contemporary Intuo Kitchen with Double Island by Searle & Taylor
The latest project from Day True highlights the company’s talent for reimagining, reconfiguring and redefining design...…
Showroom Inspiration: The Kitchens International Team on how they managed COVID
This dramatic kitchen is brand new & has a very refined look with a sense of longevity...…
Steel and stained ash kitchen by Simon Taylor Furniture
This 1930s detached house in Kent has had a complete renovation, which includes a rear and side single-storey extension...…
The perfect kitchen by Koivu for an architect-designed house
A keen cook, our client wanted to create a very practical working space as well as a sociable space for entertaining...…
A sustainably bespoke kitchen by Mowlem & Co
Rencraft’s Senior Designer Jonathan Reynolds designed this stunning, open-plan living space for a local family with two children……
Bespoke almost-black kitchen by John Lewis of Hungerford
Tom Howley bespoke kitchens have a strong traditional look, with the addition of unique individual details...…
Dark Blue Hand Painted Kitchen by En Masse Bespoke Interiors
Combining bespoke fitted cabinetry with freestanding furniture that was designed to perfectly...…
The sublime black textured kitchen by Brandt Design
Designer Helen Robson gives us the background on this outstanding project……
Coastal inspired design by Stoneham Kitchens
The brief was to have a new large open-plan kitchen and diner that would lead to an open-plan living space...…
The Dream Kitchen, Boot Room and Utility by Martin Moore
Diane Berry gives us the background to this ultra-streamlined project, using Eggersmann furniture.…
Dark Blue Mereway Kitchen by Anderson Sinclair
A clean modern Scandi-style look, but with something unusual and special about it...…
Natural Materials, Stylish Looks by The Main Company
Head of Design Melissa Klink talks us through the team’s approach to this particular project ……
Basement Townhouse Kitchen by Day True
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...…
Shaker Style in Bold Black by Harvey Jones
Head of Operations at Brandt Kitchens, Julia Steadman, takes us through the design process……
SLATE BLUE SHAKER KITCHEN BY MCCARRON & CO
This month we’re getting set for autumn/winter and the season for entertaining at home...…
Classic kitchen by Olive & Barr
The brief was to create a versatile living space for the client’s growing family...…
Blush and burgundy kitchen by Rencraft
This perfectly understated classic kitchen has transformed a previously dark kitchen space in a Grade II listed property...…
Bold Blue Focus by Tom Howley
The kitchen has a timeless look, as it is sleek and streamlined...…
Elegant Shaker Kitchen By Searle & Taylor
There were essentially two parts to the starting brief; one practical and one aesthetic...…
Lincolnshire Hall by DeVOL Kitchens
A la Carte is Gaze Burvill’s outdoor kitchen collection, perfect for the garden, terrace or any landscape large or small...…
Open Plan Smart Kitchen With Siemens Appliances By Vogue Kitchens
Colour and material choices behind this beautifully bright and uplifting kitchen...…
Diane Berry Kitchens
This time, we decided to have a closer look at some stunning kitchens – and to pass on some inspirational and creative ideas...…
Glass And Veneer Handleless Kitchen By Simon Taylor Furniture
After creating their furniture a few years ago, we were asked back to create a kitchen for their extension...…
Harvey Jones Kitchens
This large new-build property needed a kitchen that exceeded expectations, with dramatic details and luxurious finishing touches...…
Bespoke Framed Shaker Kitchen By Higham Furniture
Kitchens by Holloways were commissioned to refresh the tired interior and modernise the failing infrastructure and function of a West London family...…
Brandt Kitchens
This month we’re featuring a high-gloss kitchen project from Masterclass Kitchens...…
Kitchens Hot-List
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...…
Bespoke Walnut Kitchen By Mccarron & Co
These three spectacular kitchens are the top favourites from Daniele Brutto, co-founder of Hub Kitchens and his team...…
Humphrey Munson's: Classic Painted Kitchen
Our clients’ dream was to completely refurbish a property to create a bespoke family space. When a dilapidated barn came on to the market...…
Alno Kitchen By Halcyon Interiors
This spectacular WoodLiving kitchen with oak island, thoughtfully planned in a new extension, looks light, airy and spacious...…
Martin Moore: Vibrant Colours in a classic kitchen with a contemporary edge that embraces light and space
Celia and David found themselves managing a Christmas gathering whilst their extension was being built...…
Outdoor A La Carte Kitchen By Gaze Burvill
The brief was to have a practical working kitchen but as the space was quite large, the kitchen had to flow...…
Bath Kitchen Company: A crisp, uplifting and colourful kitchen design
Despite delays, the project has gone well and created a great sociable family home. Celia wouldn’t change a thing...…
Kitchen Ideas: Professional Perfection
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…
Corian Kitchen by Bath Bespoke
The key thing about watching the kitchen itself being built was that it was a short-term pain for long term gain...…
Rencraft: Back to Black for this elegant bespoke 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...…
Bespoke, Award-winning Design from Kitchens By Holloways
The owners’ brief was for the same material to be used throughout the house for a pared down, cohesive look...…
Masterclass Kitchens: A Gorgeous Grey Kitchen with a Sleek and Elegant Atmosphere
There is still a long way to go but luckily, at this point, Celia had decided on her kitchen...…
The Chelsea Kitchen by The Wood Works
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...…
Hub Favourites
Lead designer Barry Sawyer gives us the background to this gorgeous painted French Grey kitchen...…
Bespoke Painted Timber Kitchen By Christopher Howard
Delays are a normal part of everyday life. With a new kitchen project, there may be delays with suppliers, construction, finances...…
Good Wood Looks
Kitchen specialist Nicholas Harris Interiors designed a new contemporary space with a light and airy feel, ready to welcome and entertain guests...…
Kitchen Journeys: Christmas with the Kitchen
Destiny Smith has worked at Harvey Jones for six years, and she is the Senior Kitchen Designer responsible for this eclectic and colourful space...…
Cera Concretto and Fine Matt Lacquer White Kitchen from Alno by Halcyon Interiors
Tom Edmonds and Neil Matthews of Lewis Alderson explained the design process and thoughts behind this spectacular project...…
Kitchen Journeys: Reviewing the Route
This kitchen’s story began in 2008, when the clients installed their first Stoneham kitchen with retailer David Haugh – a cream suite...…
Kitchen Journeys: Enjoying the End
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...…
Kitchen Journeys: Crafting the Kitchen
The outdoor Markham kitchen is a new addition to their portfolio. Creative Director Louisa Eggleston outlined the project for us...…
Teardrop Spectacular: Curves and colour make this kitchen by Woodstock Furniture supremely special
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...…
Bespoke Limed Oak Kitchen by Mccarron & Co
We caught up with Neil Stafferton, BSC’s Sales & Design Manager, who is on hand to provide design and planning advice. We loved this...…
Kitchen Journeys: Securing the Supplier
This large Wandsworth Victorian semi-detached property has a classic south London Victorian side return, plus a back extension. It maximises...…
Kitchen Journeys: Deciding the Destination
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 …
FRENCH GREY: Pale, spacious, and supremely elegant painted kitchen by Brayer Design
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…
Kitchen Journeys: Dealing with Delays
Everything we manufacture is for the client, so designing and building bespoke units is the norm for us...…
Ultra Sleek Crown Imperial Zeluso Kitchen Designed by Nicholas Harris Interiors
Tomas Hinton tells us about one of their recent projects, the spacious and easy-to-use SKATE kitchen in mid green in North London...…
HARVEY JONES: Bold Blues & A Yellow Splash
Following a visit to their neighbours’ newly completed extension, the clients of this project realised that their family had outgrown...…
BEAUTIFULLY BLUE: Stunning kitchen, dining and boot-room project by Lewis Alderson
John Stephens, designer and MD of Rencraft shows us one of his favourite recently-completed kitchen projects……
Upcycled Grey Kitchen By Stoneham
For this project, the client was planning a whole house renovation with a significant and impressive rear extension...…
H-Line Kitchen By Sigma 3
Online cabinet company British Standard hand-makes authentic, simple cupboards for your homes, garage and workshops...…
Outdoor Living: Outdoor Kitchen Project By Humphrey Munson
Robert Burnett, Head of Design for Holloways of Ludlow, created a calm and elegant kitchen-dining-living space in a London conservation area...…
The Marble Kitchen By Papilio
Appreciating the high quality products of a designer kitchen but with a desire to achieve their own dream interior...…
SPACIOUS SIMPLICITY: British Standard Cupboards
Our clients are a retired couple living in Kings Hill, West Malling, they had a modern house with a fairly new kitchen...…
Shaker Kitchen by John Lewis of Hungerford
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.…
Creativity with Copper
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...…
Grand Proportions
This modern townhouse was being opened up to turn it into a social living space for a young family to grow...…
Brompton Kitchen by McCarron & Co
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...…
Green Themes
This dark blue and orange kitchen caught my eye immediately – the owners, working with designer Melissa Klink – Head of Design for Harvey Jones - have…
Fitzroy Painted Second Nature Kitchen By Inline Kitchens & Bedrooms
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…
Metallic Magnificence
The new owners had recently purchased this Grade B listed apartment in Edinburgh when they approached Kitchens International...…
Contemporary Shaker Kitchen By Higham Furniture
Helen Parker is the designer responsible for the unique and dramatic looks that epitomise the deVOL style. She is a multi-tasker, originating all...…
Gold Standards
The story: The project was a total kitchen refurbishment for a traditional Portuguese villa, built in 2008. The previous kitchen was a standard…
Perfectly Pale & Elegant
The story: The new DesignSpace London showroom is astonishing … there are hidden gems, quirky details and a beautiful vision of the use of space. …
Bespoke Handmade Kitchen By Kitchens International
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 ... …
Changing the colour changes the feel
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…
Electric Blue Kitchen by Bath Bespoke
The story: Established in 1979, Fearon Bros are an award-winning family business specialising in creating bespoke kitchen and bedroom furniture…
Perfectly Pink By Nicola Bellot
The story: This kitchen is called the Diesel Social Kitchen, which was designed by Diesel, the leading Italian fashion brand, and Scavolini, which... …
Second Nature - Remo Matt White Kitchen By Fineline
The story: Glenn & Hilary Ford wanted Paul O’Brien, Co-Founder & Design Director of Kitchens International to create a bright, airy...…
A beautiful and functional Utility Room by deVOL
Laurence Pidgeon designed an outstanding kitchen within this spectacular sunny extension. This is just one of dozens of kitchens he has influenced ……
The Big Blue Kitchen
With two cookery schools and numerous television appearances, Nick knew exactly what he wanted when he and his wife Holly renovated an 1848 barn...…
When a renovation can be as good as a completely new kitchen
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...…
Leicht Ceres Lava Design - by Kitchens International
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...…
New deVOL Showroom - by Helen Parker
The story: For this project, Heaven & Stubbs worked closely with the interior designer homeowner of a London Victorian terraced house. An associate...…
French Grey In-Frame Kitchen - by Edwin Loxley
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...…
New Flagship Showroom - by DesignSpace London
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...…
Just Right in Black and White - by Cococucine
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...…
Handless Gloss White Futura Kitchen from Mereway - by Classic Interiors
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...…
Second Nature Broadoak Painted Kitchen - by Fearon Bros
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...…
Diesel Social Kitchen by Diesel & Scavoloni at Multiliving
The story: Paul O’Brien, Co-Founder & Design Director, Kitchens International had to instigate some serious re-organisation to make this kitchen...…
Pale and Beautiful - 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...…
All White ... With splashes of Colour
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...…
TV CHEF NICK NAIRNS’S CALLERTON KITCHEN BY KITCHENS INTERNATIONAL
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...…
Bespoke Handpainted Kitchen by Searle & Taylor
The story: The owner of this period terraced home in London wanted a kitchen where she could enjoy her love of cooking and entertaining...…
Norwegian Stone (and Wood) - featuring Lundhs
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...…
In-Frame Shaker - by Heaven & Stubbs
The story: Design Director Eve Turner, of Neil Lerner Kitchen Design was asked to create a symmetrical and glamorous kitchen for a couple and...…
Pure Design & Super Storage - by Holloways of Ludlow
The story: ‘Our project involved creating a large family kitchen room within a contemporary extension. The whole project was designed and built from..…
Blues and Views – by Harvey Jones
SUMMER STYLING: Pale, summery blue hand painted cabinets provide a distinctive colour theme for this hand-made kitchen by Rencraft...…
Brilliant Blue & Bright Red - By British Standard
The story: The Danish couple who commissioned this Martin Moore kitchen bought a tired 1970s house in Surrey because it overlooked a beautiful lake...…
Grey and Cashmere Mereway Kitchen - by Roman Bathrooms
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..…
1909 Partridge Grey and Charcoal Kitchen - By The Malvern Kitchen Studio
The story: This kitchen was part of a much larger home renovation project in which the whole of the downstairs was reconfigured and …
Perfect Style in Black Walnut - By Kitchens International
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..…
The Chef's Kitchen - By Papilio
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...…
Making A Statement - By The Caulfield Company
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...…
Summerville Painted Kitchen - By Tom Howley
The story: Neil Lerner was invited to design this large and spacious kitchen in Hampstead, North London for clients he had previously worked with...…
Fontaine Kitchen - By Holloways of Ludlow
The story: Every designer wants their showroom to reflect the very best of their design, planning and construction skills. The company had its 40th...…
Second Nature Remo Design - By Noble Signature Kitchens
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...…
Simple and Spacious - By Neil Lerner
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 ...…
Clever, Colourful, and Very, Very Simple – By British Standard Cupboards
Sometimes, the architecture and design of a house or apartment is so spectacular and proportional to the age and style of the building...…
Pale Blue Kitchen - by Rencraft
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...…
Architectural Kitchen - By Martin Moore
The story: For Lydia, a keen cook with three children, creating a relaxed social space was number one on her checklist...…
Beautiful in Blue - By Hub Kitchens
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...…
A Kitchen for Entertaining - By Neil Lerner
The clients, who live in a period Devon property, asked us to design a contemporary kitchen environment as part of a refurbishment that included...…
Classic Shaker Kitchen - By Charlie Kingham
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...…
Scandinavian Kitchen - by Papilio
The story: This kitchen redesign was part of some major changes to an old vicarage, a renovation project near Maidstone. Created by Chamber Furniture,…
High Gloss Bespoke Kitchen - by Roundhouse
Symmetry and simplicity are the keywords for this understated kitchen design by Holloways of Ludlow……
Heart of Hampstead – by Neil Lerner Kitchen Design
‘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 ...…
On Display - by Martin Moore & Co
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...…
Classic Shaker Handpainted Kitchen - by Edmondson Interiors
The story: Nicholas Harris Interiors are a family run business situated in rural Kent. They specialise in design, installation and build projects...…
Painted and Oak Shaker - by Harvey Jones
The story: The owner wanted a contemporary and fresh looking kitchen, with a touch of minimalist simplicity whilst at the same time, avoiding an...…
The Disappearing Kitchen - by i29
The story: Our client had very specific ideas and specifications. As a keen cook and home baker she had very detailed functional requirements...…
Light, Blue and Airy - By Smallbone of Devizes
The story: Grosvenor Estates were looking for a company with a clear understanding of aesthetics in kitchen design and experience...…
Luxurious Open Plan Kitchen - By Tom Howley
The story: Part of an extensive refurbishment of a substantial family home in Surrey, Mowlem & Co have created an impressive...…
All things light and beautiful - By Rencraft
The story: Design Director Steven de Munnich elaborates… ‘The house is Georgian, built in 1820 and is a four-storey granite building...…
The Perfect Blend - By Touch Design
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…
Creative Contrast - by Podesta
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…
Bespoke Handmade Kitchen - by Chamber Furniture
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…
Simply Perfect – by Holloways of Ludlow
The story: The owners required a new, bright and spacious kitchen with clean, contemporary lines. Holloways of Ludlow were commissioned to re-design…
Black & White Contrast - by Mobalpa
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…
Modern Handleless Kitchen - by Cue & Co
The story: The owners wanted a sophisticated, restful kitchen with top-quality appliances and hand-made bespoke fitted cabinetry that would stand…
Colourful Kitchen - by Nicholas Harris Interiors
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…
Subtle Kitchen - by Harvey Jones
The story: This stylish period home was an extensive renovation project. The kitchen needed updating with beautiful cabinetry and high-specification…
Spacious Kitchen - by Rencraft
The story: With a rich history of master cabinetmakers stretching back to the late 1800s, Humphrey Munson has earned a reputation for excellence in…
Contemporary Kitchen - by Kaizen Furniture
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…
Bespoke Parapan Kitchen - by Mowlem
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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