The Southwark Project
“We wanted a bespoke kitchen as part of an extension to our Victorian terraced house. We had come across Herringbone before so they were our first port of call and, from our first meeting with David in Canterbury, there was no competition. By the end of our first design meeting every decision was made – from cabinetry and the specific quartz, to handles and paint finish. We knew what we wanted and David’s suggestions brought our vision to life perfectly. After 9 months of building work involving plenty of disruption (and one small addition to the family), we were thrilled to have the Herringbone install team arrive. The team were diligent, professional and courteous – and very understanding that we had a new baby in the house.”
The Design
We recently completed this gorgeous open plan kitchen extension for a lovely family in South East London. The large space includes tall bespoke floor to ceiling units on either side of the main kitchen run hiding away the larder and fridge freezer. It also has a run of lower cabinets where the main sink is fitted.
The long island has seating to fit the whole family, a large Bora hub and plenty of bespoke storage. The dark island is a wonderful contrast colour to the rest of the kitchen and brings it all together. The kitchen is designed in our Westminster style - marrying the traditional with the modern - and bespokely fitted to perfectly fit into the extension.
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The Details: Colours, Hardware, Worktops Etc
“It was important to us that the kitchen had a traditional, timeless quality, in keeping with the period of property, but also work with the modern extension. We wanted something neutral and classic which we could finish with our own pieces. We knew we wanted a larder cupboard to tidy away as many small appliances as possible. And a dual-temperature wine fridge (of course).”
This open plan kitchen is full of hidden storage and makes use of every space available. The Quartz stone worktop runs throughout the kitchen, making everything flow nicely.
“We love to cook and entertain. The design of the space allows us to be busy in the kitchen area while our little girl plays nearby. Indeed, at the parties we’ve hosted so far, there are often toddlers running round and round the island.”
The burnished brass handles, hinges and shelf brackets look stunning against the cabinets and colour. The Quooker tap and seamless sink are daily reminders that this kitchen is made to live in as well as entertain in, it feels seamless no matter the occasion.
The Drinks Cabinet
This beautiful glass drinks cabinet is a lovely example of bespoke design. It is made to perfectly fit into the space available and offers great functional storage as well as a display opportunity for the family’s glassware.
“The glass drinks cabinet was David’s design and finishes off the kitchen beautifully. It is probably the part of the kitchen that receives the most compliments.”
The Living Room Display units
These display units are bespokely designed and made to fit into the family’s living room and office. Every ounce of space has been used for beautiful storage that both displays what the family want to show but also hides away anything that does not need to be seen all the time.
The Utility & Understairs Storage
We love making use of every space available and these two elements are perfect examples of how you can do so. The bespoke utility and under the stairs cloakroom storage are great additions to the house and spaces the family uses on a daily basis.
“Victorian houses are short on downstairs storage and David designed some incredible storage solutions for us, including a small utility room, under-stairs cupboards and a combination of open shelving and cupboards in the living rooms. hidden away.”
On Working with Herringbone
“We wanted a bespoke kitchen as part of an extension to our Victorian terraced house. We had come across Herringbone before so they were our first port of call and, from our first meeting with David in Canterbury, there was no competition. By the end of our first design meeting every decision was made – from cabinetry and the specific quartz, to handles and paint finish. We knew what we wanted and David’s suggestions brought our vision to life perfectly. After 9 months of building work involving plenty of disruption (and one small addition to the family), we were thrilled to have the Herringbone install team arrive. The team were diligent, professional and courteous – and very understanding that we had a new baby in the house.”
Making Your Dream Kitchen In Our Workshop
Each piece of your bespoke project, is carefully made and assembled in our Canterbury workshop. Our expert craftsmen take great pride in what they create and love to see your projects come to life.
If you would like to come see your project being made, you can ask your designer to arrange a workshop visit, only a ten minute drive from our Canterbury studio!
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