Classic Kitchen in Purbeck Stone
A serene and refined transformation featuring bespoke Shaker cabinetry hand-painted in Farrow & Ball’s Purbeck Stone, paired with premium quartz worktops and a generous island layout designed for modern family life.
Timeless Elegance in Soft Grey
About The Customer
This project was designed for Anna and her growing family who recently extended their home to create a bright, open-plan kitchen and dining area. Anna wanted a calm, clutter-free environment with room to cook, gather, and host, without compromising on timeless character or durability.
- Industry / Lifestyle: Homeowners, busy family life, elegant entertaining
- Location: Lincolnshire, UK
- Home: Recently extended detached home with open-plan kitchen/living area
- Kitchen Use: Daily meals, baking, family breakfasts, weekend hosting
The Challenge
Anna’s original kitchen layout didn’t make the most of the light-filled space. Key issues included:
- Inefficient cabinetry and cluttered worktops
- Limited prep space near the hob and sink
- Lack of symmetry and cohesion in design
- No dedicated social zone or breakfast seating
- Aesthetic mismatch with the rest of the home’s clean, modern feel
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The Solution
We delivered a calm, characterful kitchen using bespoke painted cabinetry in Purbeck Stone, chosen for its soft grey warmth:
Key features of our solution included:
- Classic Shaker Style – Bespoke framed cabinetry with recessed panels, finished in Farrow & Ball’s Purbeck Stone to bring a timeless, elegant tone.
- Two-Tone Scheme – A lighter tone above and deeper grey base units and island below to ground the space and add depth.
- Large Central Island – Includes deep drawers, extra prep space and integrated breakfast bar seating with black spindle-back stools.
- Polished Chrome Handles – A mix of traditional knobs and cup pulls bring subtle shine and balance the neutral palette beautifully.
- Premium Quartz Worktops – Pale veined quartz surfaces throughout, including upstands and island, creating a clean, durable finish.
- Built-In Lighting – Twin feature pendant lights over the island and skylights above maximise natural and artificial light.
- Bespoke Mantel Feature – Framed canopy over the hob for a traditional touch and storage cohesion.
- Hardwood-Effect Flooring – Warm-toned plank flooring grounds the soft palette and links the kitchen to adjacent living areas.
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