The West Acton Project

A modern kitchen with gray cabinetry, a large marble island, a marble backsplash, and a gray range hood. There are two windows above the sink, wooden chairs at the island, and a bowl of apples on the countertop.

The Design

When the clients bought their home, they knew it would be a full renovation project. Every room required attention, presenting an opportunity to completely reimagine the layout and create a home that truly reflected how they wanted to live. This was a large project that includes the kitchen, pantry, living room, utility, boot room and dressing room.

A key part of the transformation was the kitchen. From the outset, the clients wanted a space that would feel open, welcoming and perfectly suited to both everyday life and entertaining. However, achieving the right balance within the room required careful consideration.

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Kitchen Renovation
West Acton Kitchen Renovation

One of the most challenging decisions was determining the size of the island and how it would influence the overall flow of the space. The clients were keen to create a generous focal point for cooking and gathering, while still allowing room for a comfortable sofa area and ensuring there was a natural, easy walkway through the kitchen.

“The hardest decision while designing the kitchen was the island size and how it would impact the room. We wanted enough space to have a sofa on the other side and also a generous walkway, so it was important to make sure nothing felt compromised.”

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Kitchen Renovation

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White built-in bookcases flanking a fireplace with decorative items, books, a TV, and a mirrored artwork above the fireplace
Drawers containing silverware, utensils, and napkins under a granite countertop.
A modern kitchen with white marble countertops, grey cabinets, a stovetop, and open shelving, leading to a dining area with large windows and sliding glass doors to a backyard.

Another particularly difficult choice was selecting the stone for the worktops. With so many beautiful options available, finding the perfect material to complement the cabinetry and overall aesthetic took time and careful thought.

Now complete, the kitchen has become the heart of the home, a space designed for gathering, cooking and spending time together. The island naturally draws people in, with a breakfast bar that offers a relaxed place to sit, work or chat while meals are being prepared.

White built-in wall shelf with decorative items, framed photos, a vintage typewriter, and a mounted flat-screen TV in a living room.
Kitchen Renovation
A white built-in bookshelf with three closed cabinets at the bottom, decorated with books, framed photos, small decorative items, and glassware, against a white wall and light wooden floor.
Living room with a white built-in shelving unit around a fireplace, decorated with books, lamps, decorative objects, and glassware.

Living, Utility, Boot Room, Pantry and Dressing Room

We were lucky enough to get to work on multiple rooms in the house, the clients have excellent design style and we made sure this style was reflected in a seamless flow across the space.

The Details: Colours, Handles & Bespoke Details

The client chose a bespoke paint colour for the cabinetry in the project, from a beautiful soft green through to a warm white, which flows perfectly together. The kitchen and boot room are in our Westminster range, while the living room is in Grosvenor. The handles are beautiful in Burnished Brass. We used a beautiful marble in the kitchen and F&P appliances.

A bedroom vanity area with a round cushioned stool, a mirror, two wall sconces, framed pictures, and a desk surface. On the left side, there's an open wardrobe with hanging clothes and plastic storage drawers. To the right, a large window with beige curtains lets in natural light.
Dressing Room
A wooden corner bench with a coat rack above it, holding various jackets and bags. The wall behind is paneled with vertical light-colored wood.
A small laundry room with white walls, a door with windows, light wood flooring, built-in cabinets, a washing machine, a countertop, and a shelf with storage baskets.
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“It's just a lovely place to be, it functions well and looks beautiful.”

“I love how much space we now have to cook and entertain. The breakfast bar means someone can sit with a coffee or talk while someone else cooks, which makes the whole space feel really social.”

The renovation has fundamentally changed how the clients use their home. What was once a house in need of transformation has become a warm, inviting environment where entertaining and socialising now sit at the centre of everyday life.

We loved working on this beautiful project together with the family and wish them a lifetime of happiness in their new home.

A man working with a power tool on a wooden piece in a woodworking workshop, with another person in the background and various tools, wood, and storage shelves around.