How we work
We know that renovating your home or replacing your kitchen can be challenging, so we have dedicated ourselves to refining our process to make it as efficient and straightforward as possible.
From concept to completion
Our experienced team guides you through every step, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience. We have deconstructed our process into the following steps to help you understand what to expect and how we support you throughout the journey:
Discover
At Minerva, clients are invited to discover our exceptional craftsmanship without any obligation.
We welcome you to explore our showroom, where you can experience the quality of our work firsthand. Additionally, we offer an optional home visit to better understand your space and needs. Following this, you are invited back to our showroom to review a bespoke design concept along with a detailed estimate. Should you decide to proceed, we request an initial payment, which is refundable against your kitchen purchase, and send you our terms and conditions before moving on to the next step in our process.
Design
Once clients decide to proceed, we commit ourselves fully to developing their kitchen design. If possible we will carry out a detailed home visit to gather measurements and help visualise the space. Our design team then creates detailed 3D renders of the proposed kitchen, ensuring a clear visual representation of the final product. To assist clients in making design decisions, we can create mood boards that capture the essence of their desired aesthetic. We meticulously collect all necessary information to produce a precise final specification and a comprehensive final quotation. Our objective at this stage is to present the entire design package for client approval and secure sign-off, paving the way for the next phase of the project.
Measure
Approximately six weeks before installation, we aim to conduct a comprehensive site survey. Our skilled surveyor will visit your property to take precise measurements and assess site conditions thoroughly. You will be promptly informed of any issues that arise during this visit. The collected measurements are then used to create detailed, full working drawings using CAD software, ensuring accuracy and readiness for production. Should any changes be necessary, these will be discussed with you and will require your approval and sign-off before proceeding.
Craft
In our workshops, our skilled craftsmen begin the intricate task of crafting your kitchen. Combining traditional techniques with state-of-the-art equipment, we ensure each piece is crafted to perfection. Our craftsmen employ time-honed skills to meticulously construct each component, and our hand-painting technique adds the final bespoke touch. The production phase takes an average of 2 - 3 weeks, during which every detail is carefully attended to, ensuring the highest standard of quality and craftsmanship.
Install
The final step in bringing your new kitchen to life is the installation, carried out by our team of experienced carpenters. Typically, this phase takes 2 - 3 weeks, through the duration can vary depending on the complexity of the project. As standard we offer a dry-fit installation, meaning we will expertly install your kitchen cabinetry and worktops, while plumbing, electrical and any other trade requirements are handled seperately by your builder or chosen contractors. Towards the end of the first week of installation our worktop fabricator will template your worktops, these will then be installed approximately a week later. As we near the completion of the installation, we invite you to proved a snagging list to ensure any final adjustments are made to your satisfaction. Once all remedial work is completed, we will ask you to sign off on your beautifully finished kitchen, marking the end of our collaborative journey and the beginning of many wonderful moments in your new space.
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View projectGwernyfed Project
The Gwernyfed Project brings together several beautifully considered spaces within a 17th-century Welsh manor — including the kitchen, primary bedroom, dressing room and home office. Each room features handcrafted shaker cabinetry from our Florence Collection, painted in the soft and timeless ‘Latona 100’.
In the kitchen, iron hardware and a bold ‘Cosmos’ granite worktop add contrast and depth. The home office is finished with a warm oak worktop and iron handles for a grounded, practical feel, while the dressing room introduces a stained oak worktop paired with bronze hardware, adding a softer, more intimate tone.
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View projectBewdley Kitchen
Handcrafted in our Florence collection - one of our shaker kitchen designs featuring Georgian inspired bolection moulding on the cabinetry doors. The perimeter cabinetry was painted in 'Silvanus 230' whereas the kitchen island was left unpainted to showcase the beautiful oak. The cabinetry was paired with aged brass handles and a stunning granite worktop in the style 'Belvedere'.
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View projectStoney Cross Kitchen
Handcrafted in our Bologna collection, our shaker design with luxurious detailing. Our clients chose 'Pluto 020' for their kitchen colour and paired their cabinetry with polished bronze handles and a classic 'Carrara Quartz' worktop.
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View projectSouthrop Kitchen
Handcrafted in our Bologna collection, features a two-toned colour palette; the kitchen island is painted in 'Tellus 300', and the rest of the kitchen is painted in 'Ceres 210'. The cabinetry is adorned with brass handles and hinges, and the design is completed with a 'Callacutta Venato' quartz worktop.
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View projectCredenhill kitchen
Handcrafted in our Milan collection, a sleek modern design featuring our innovative handleless design. The kitchen features beautiful oak cabinetry and white framework to highlight the oak doors and drawers; the design was completed with Sensa worktop in the style 'Vancouver'.
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View projectCarey Kitchen
Handcrafted in our Molveno collection and painted in Hercules 150. Haefele Venus bar handles in Oak adorn the cabinetry and a combination of worktops was chosen to accentuate the creativity that flows through this space; an oak hardwood worktop was chosen for the statement island and Sensa Granite in the shade 'Vancouver' completes the main cabinetry run.
