Situated just south of Kensington Palace and Gardens (one of the most prestigious locations in London), we find this lovely slim U-shaped kitchen full of style and beauty. Smaller in size but the sleek lines are still evident in this project within the tall cornices and external skirting. We loved working in this stately Victorian building! Our client’s luxury bespoke kitchen journey began with a visit to The Handmade Kitchen Co showroom. The couple were able to see the exquisite quality of our furniture for themselves which would provide them with a unique and personal space that would be loved for many years to come. Our client wanted to showcase their impeccably good taste and opted for our Traditional Raised shaker. It has been highlighted with a black paint hand-painted onto the cabinets known as Black Beauty by Benjamin Moore. It’s a rich shade of black with a hint of warmth. Versatile and sophisticated, black is a colour that can enhance any style of home, whether cosy or chic, soft or bold. Incorporating black paint, whether subtly or boldly, can make a significant impact on interior design. This kitchen isn’t just a culinary experience but is designed to make memories with loved ones in the space they call the heart of the home. Enhancing the cooking journey is the Rangemaster Classic Deluxe 110cm Dual Fuel Range Cooking in Black & Brass Trim which has been put alongside the cutting-edge Westin Prime extractor. Having a clear direction of how our clients wanted their kitchen style, they opted for a Nivito Brass sink, Quooker PRO3 Fusion Round Tap in Gold & Quooker Cube and a Quooker Soak Dispenser in Gold. All three items instantly add grandeur to the space, while maintaining a balanced and understated presence. To offset the boldness of the Black Beauty cabinetry, the Calacatta Viola Marble Honed worktops provide a striking contrast with their pristine polished finish. This juxtaposition creates a visually captivating and inviting kitchen space. The intricate features make up the kitchen design and the ones in this space are the decorative cornices and the Armac Martin ‘Bakes’ cabinet handles in burnished brass. Throughout this London townhouse, there was beautiful scribing in each room. Our client wanted it to flow nicely throughout the whole property and added it to the rooms we designed – the kitchen and bedroom. Adding to the theme and grandeur of the building, these decorative cornices look beautiful amongst the high ceilings.

Simon Black
Inspiration for a small victorian l-shaped kitchen/diner in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and white worktops.

Hand painted Shaker style kitchen cupboards and solid wood iroko work tops / breakfast bar with Danish Oil finish
Design ideas for a small victorian home in London.

Design ideas for a small victorian back xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in Melbourne with a retaining wall and mulch.

Before and After: 6 Weeks Cosmetic Renovation On A Budget Cosmetic renovation of an old 1960's house in Launceston Tasmania. Alenka and her husband builder renovated this house on a very tight budget without the help of any other tradesman. It was a warn-down older house with closed layout kitchen and no real character. With the right colour choices, smart decoration and 6 weeks of hard work, they brought the house back to life, restoring its old charm. The house was sold in 2018 for a record street price.

Rénovation partielle d’un appartement à Lyon 9 Notre cliente a fait appel à nos services pour réorganiser sa cuisine, initialement en style cuisine anglaise, et l’implanter en linéaire de 2 mètres. Nous avons opté pour des façades grises, un plan de travail en chêne clair, et une crédence en travertin découpé avec des motifs géométriques. Pour le mur, un vert forêt a été proposé, agréablement validé par la cliente. Le carrelage en tomette a été remplacé par un parquet en chêne clair, assorti au plan de travail, et nous avons ajouté un tapis en carreaux de ciment vert au sol pour rappeler la peinture murale. Des étagères en bois ont été installées à la place des meubles hauts, conformément au souhait de la cliente d'une cuisine ouverte sur le séjour. Nous avons également repensé l’entrée avec des meubles de rangement en façades grises pour y intégrer un espace pour les chaussures et une assise, tout en dissimulant le réfrigérateur dans un caisson fermé. Le résultat a largement dépassé les attentes de notre cliente, et nous sommes ravis d'avoir relevé ce défi, en harmonisant styles, couleurs et matériaux.

Photo of a small victorian back xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in Melbourne with a retaining wall and mulch.

Inspiration for a small victorian hallway in Melbourne with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors, a coffered ceiling and panelled walls.