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