Colwall Green Kitchen

This was a full kitchen replacement, and the brief called for something that could hold its own while opening straight into the dining room, so it needed to feel considered from every angle, not just front on. The classic Shaker style was the natural fit, it’s crisp, uncluttered lines have endured for hundreds of years precisely because they sit comfortably in almost any setting, formal or relaxed. The layout is a tall U shaped design finished with a canopy, giving the room a real sense of height and structure, and practical too, since it wraps storage and worktop around three sides without ever feeling boxed in. Behind those classic Shaker fronts we've integrated the appliances, keeping the design calm rather than cluttered.

The cabinetry itself is finished in ‘Nemesis 260’, a deeper, more confident tone from our palette. To stop that darker colour from feeling heavy in a room that opens onto the dining space, we designed the kitchen island with an integrated bookcase, breaking up the cabinetry and softening the overall look. It's a small detail with a big effect. The island reads less like a solid block and more like a considered piece of furniture, tying the kitchen and dining room together rather than dividing them.