Georgian Townhouse Kitchen & Refurbishment

Functionality

Spanning several floors, this multi-room project required a cohesive vision. Each space maintains its own identity while speaking a shared design language – anchored by the principal kitchen. Every element is conceived as furniture, with cabinetry proportioned to suit the four-metre-high ceilings. A mitred marble work surface crowns the central island and extends into a raised seating area, encouraging sociability while subtly screening the hob from the lounge.

Wide-plank, bespoke oak flooring runs from the front lounge through to the rear larder, visually linking the areas. In the larder, pared-back cabinetry conceals appliances, while an additional sink and worktop support indoor-outdoor living. A second-floor kitchenette serves for the dining area, while a marble-lined basement kitchen doubles as a bar – perfect for entertaining. The design culminates in the second-floor master ensuite, where cabinetry and marble detailing echo the aesthetic introduced in the main kitchen.

Thoughtful Details

The three-meter-tall cabinets echo the proportions of the adjacent library’s bookshelves. Oversized beading and tall cornices reflect the home’s architectural scale, while softly lit glazed cabinets add warmth. Ovens are placed below the worktop for clean lines, and all other appliances are integrated. A wraparound marble sink, bronzed mirrored cabinet fronts, and satin-finish handles lend refinement. Curved cabinetry and rounded posts ease movement around the space, a detail mirrored in the master ensuite and basement bar to maintain visual continuity.

Materials

A layered palette bridges past and present. Traditional materials honour the home’s heritage, while finishes add contemporary polish. Charcoal blue Squid Ink by Paint & Paper Library enriches the kitchen while Farrow & Ball’s Hague Blue brings drama to the basement bar. Lighter tones in the larder and kitchenette foster openness and calm. Marble surfaces – Arabescato Corchia, Carrara, and Silestone quartz – introduce elegance, complemented by antique brass handles by Armac Martin. Foxed glass accents and stained oak flooring by Trunk unify the spaces, achieving a harmonious balance of history and contemporary living.