Karen’s kitchen is a beautiful mix of timeless design and considered detail, brought to life through rich materials and handcrafted touches. The scheme centres around a grained in-frame shaker kitchen, painted in soft Mussel and Willow, and paired with a Natural Hickory carcass and open shelving in Natural Casella Oak. Antique brass exposed hinges give the cabinetry an authentic, traditional feel while highlighting the joinery work.
The surfaces are finished in elegant 30mm Silestone Ethereal Glow quartz, offering a gentle veining that lifts the space and adds lightness to the overall palette. At the sink area, a Shaws of Darwen Brindle 800 sink is paired with a Classic Fusion Round Quooker tap in Patinated Brass, matched by a Quooker soap dispenser, all adding a subtle touch of aged luxury and daily convenience.
Handles and knobs by Armac Martin – the Gaumont handle and Carlton knob, both in a satin antique lacquered finish – enhance the cabinetry with refined detailing. Appliances have been chosen to combine function and style: a Bora Pure induction hob, Neff Slide & Hide ovens, and fully integrated Miele fridge and freezer all blend seamlessly into the space.
Practical features are built in without compromise to the aesthetic: a sensor-lit dresser, engraved pantry drawers, dovetail cutlery insert, pantry spice rack, and solid oak shelving with under-shelf lighting. Every element has been designed with daily life in mind.
Karen’s boot room carries the same elegant feel with Aldana narrow shaker doors, a 40mm solid wood worktop, T+G panelling, and smart details like Armac Martin hat and coat hooks in polished nickel and a polished chrome wardrobe rail – all durable and full of character.
In the utility room, the Aldana range continues, complemented by CRL Arctic Shimmer quartz, a traditional Caple Shapwick farmhouse sink, and a Caple Landis pull-out spray tap in chrome. A bespoke open unit in grained Cashmere, finished with Queslett knobs on square backplates in polished nickel, completes the space with a soft, tonal balance.
Karen’s home now flows beautifully from kitchen to utility to boot room – timeless in style, rich in detail, and fully tailored to her everyday life.
