The Enfield Project
“From the moment I met our designer Lucy and visited the office, I knew that Lucy and Herringbone would help me with my vision of the kitchen and listen to what I really wanted. She took inspiration from one photo that I brought with me that I felt encapsulated the look and feel of the kitchen I wanted. No other designer really listened to me the way Lucy did, which is why her initial presentation needed only a few small tweaks - there were honestly no major changes required which is a testament to her listening ear and creativity.”
The Design
This kitchen is a perfect example of how to make a large open plan extension work. The main run of cabinetry runs along one wall beautifully encasing the large rectangular window in the middle.
“I would say my favourite part of the kitchen is the way the cabinet units were made around my new window - the window runs the length of the kitchen and Herringbone designed and built the cabinets around this window - it looks effortless, well built and it's the one feature that people always comment on and love when they first see the kitchen. I also love the door they designed for me - beautiful, modern and unique.“
The kitchen is our classic Westminster shaker style and works well with the family’s needs in this full house refurbishment.
“I wanted a painted shaker style kitchen that had a modern and clean feel to it. I love textures and rich colours, but at the same time I wanted something that was easy on the eye and practical and functional. The doors are not traditional shaker style, they have a two step indentation which modernises and transforms the kitchen.”
The space has great light which means that the colours (grey and white) help create a different mood and atmosphere whatever the day/season change.
The Details: Colours, Hardware, Worktops Etc
This kitchen has extraodinary attention to detail, and is packed full of storage both visual to the eye and hidden out of sight. From the natural Quartzite worktop flowing throughout the kitchen to the seamless sink right by the window. The flow is functional and we love the oak shelving and brushed chrome handles, which tie it all together so beautifully.
The waterfall island is a particular great design feature as it looks neat from the living room side but offers functional storage for the family and a lovely social space for everyday living. The wood panelling is a beautiful design element that brings warmth and texture to the space.
The Quooker tap and Bora hob serve as an elegant reminder of how this kitchen was designed to be lived in and used throughout the day.
The kitchen flows in a lovely relaxed way whether it’s looking straight into the utility room, reaching for the wine fridge or for opening the breakfast bar with its pocket doors.
“Lucy went through the colours with me and when I was in two minds she helped me through this - even making up samples so I could see the finished result. Without her I would be constantly changing my mind and I needed her help to make a decision and stick to it. The hardware was again the recommendation of Lucy - she knew the look and vision I wanted and she guided me through this stage. I honestly feel that without Lucy helping me I would have gone through the decision process with anxiety and a few sleepless nights.”
Book An Appointment
The Coffee Station
What a beautiful way of making use of a brick wall and that extra bright space in this gorgeous extension. Right next to the main kitchen run sits the client’s coffee station, which follows the same design, style and colour of the kitchen space. The wooden floating shelves look beautiful as they hover above the cabinetry, bringing warmth to the space.
On Working With Herringbone
“The journey and experience has been a wonderful and a truly satisfying experience with Herringbone Kitchens. Deciding on a kitchen is THE MOST difficult decision when you are refurbishing a house - in fact I would say the whole house hinges on the choice of kitchen - every decision I made was made around the kitchen and the colour choices through the house are a reflection of the decision I made at that very early stage with Herringbone Kitchen.”
We wish the client a lifetime of fun and happiness in their beautiful home. As seen in Architectural Digest and 25 Beautiful Homes.
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!
More Bespoke Projects
