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Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms Magazine

Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms Magazine


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Our custom made Charterhouse kitchen is featured in KBB Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms Magazine. Called a ‘Work of Art’ this project was about sensitively refurbishing an Edwardian property, once an art master’s home.

Some snippets from the KBB article, from the owners point of view:

What was your vision for the new kitchen? We wanted Shaker-style English cupboards and drawers made to last. We also needed them to be custom made to fit the room perfectly, as it wasn’t a straightforward rectangle shape… we wanted the cabinetry to work around it and straighten it all out.

How did you find a kitchen company? We looked locally and came across Shere Kitchens. They offer a bespoke service and are not limited to standard unit sizing, which was crucial for us, plus we liked the simple, timeless Shaker designs on offer. It was also key that the style suited the house – we wanted to add to the charm and character of the building, and for the kitchen to feel right in both size and appearance.

How did you decide on the layout? It was largely dictated by the position of windows and doors…Retaining the view through the window and door was important, too, so we worked back from those things to fit the kitchen into the space.

What else was on your wishlist? The main things were practical work surface, as well as a new Aga. We had one before, but this time we wanted an electric version so we could turn it off and on easily and with the option to have it off in the summer.

What’s your favourite part of the kitchen now it’s complete? It’s such a practical space and the design fits in perfectly with the rest of the house. We particularly love the bench seating as it is beautifully crafted and allows us to sit and enjoy the unrestricted views of the valley, whether we’re having a mid-morning coffee or early evening supper.

The feature was written by Hayley Gilbert. Photography by Julia Currie.

The Charterhouse Kitchen was designed and custom-made at our workshop in Shere near Guildford, Surrey. Click here to see more images of this kitchen design.

We make kitchens to suit you and your property. If you would like to talk to us about your project please do contact us via [email protected]

We are so grateful for this recognition of our design and cabinetry work in restoring period properties throughout Surrey and London. Kitchens Bedrooms Bathrooms Magazine - is a great source of inspiration - http://thesethreerooms.com/the-magazine

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