Deep Blue Elegance with Practical Purpose
A characterful contemporary shaker kitchen balancing style, storage, and family-focused functionality.
Designed to Impress. Built to Perform.
About The Customer
Ruth Osbourne approached Grand Design Kitchens & Bedrooms with a clear vision — she wanted a kitchen that was bold yet timeless, deeply practical yet stunningly refined. With her family at the heart of the home, the kitchen needed to perform on all fronts: storage, durability, beauty, and usability. The previous kitchen felt dated and uninspired, offering neither the layout nor efficiency she needed.
- Industry / Lifestyle: Homeowners, Lifestyle & Entertaining
- Location: Lincolnshire, UK
- Home: Recently renovated detached house
- Kitchen Use: Daily cooking, regular entertaining, wine enthusiast
The Challenge
Before the renovation, Ruth’s kitchen felt closed-in, outdated, and disconnected from how her family actually used the space. Several key issues were holding the kitchen back:
- Cramped layout: The kitchen’s original footprint was tight and lacked flow — work zones overlapped and created unnecessary traffic bottlenecks.
- Poor appliance positioning: The oven, hob, and sink were scattered in a way that disrupted cooking rhythm, with limited prep space on either side.
- Outdated style: The finishes and materials were worn and visually tired, no longer reflecting Ruth’s personal taste or the upgraded feel of the rest of the house.
- Inadequate storage: Cupboards were overfilled, and there was no dedicated space for dry goods, baking supplies, or the family’s growing collection of appliances.
- Dark and underlit: Key areas, like the sink and cooking zones, lacked proper lighting, making the space feel dim and less inviting.
- No casual seating or island: There was nowhere to perch with a morning coffee or for kids to do homework while meals were being prepared — family life was spilling into other rooms.
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The Solution
To meet Ruth’s goals, we created a kitchen that balances style, warmth, and day-to-day practicality. Key elements included:
- Navy blue contemporary Shaker cabinetry, offering timeless structure with modern depth and texture.
- Copper bar handles for a warm metallic accent that ties into the tap and sink.
- Thick veined quartz worktops and splashback, with waterfall ends adding sculptural elegance and durability.
- A central island workstation with deep drawers, integrated storage, and bar stool seating — now the heart of the home.
- Concealed pantry storage with oak-effect shelving behind tall cabinet doors for clutter-free organisation.
- Oversized copper sink positioned beneath a bright window, offering style and function in equal measure.
- Layered lighting including pendant lights, recessed ceiling spots, and undercabinet LEDs for ambience and task use.
- Fully integrated Neff appliances installed flush within tall cabinetry for a sleek, uninterrupted finish.
- Porcelain oak-effect floor tiles, durable yet warm, laid in a natural staggered plank pattern for flow and comfort.
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Results & Outcomes
The completed kitchen is both functional and fabulous — a perfect blend of hardworking family utility and interior design sophistication. The space is now a place where meals are prepared with ease, guests are welcomed with pride, and daily routines feel elevated by the beauty and organisation of their surroundings.
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Project duration – delivered on time and within budget
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Rated 10/10 by homeowners — design and functionality exceeded expectation
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Crafted 5 bespoke features — Island seating, waterfall quartz, internal pantry lighting, custom copper taps, hidden wine storage
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+15% storage capacity — improved space planning and intelligent cabinetry solutions.
What The Customer Said
It’s honestly the kitchen of my dreams. The pantry is a game-changer, and the island brings the whole family together every day. Everything was done with so much care — I wouldn’t change a thing.
