Off-White Kitchen with Georgian Detailing

 

The Brief

What began as a simple brief to replace a cracked worktop soon evolved into a transformative redesign. Passionate about her garden and way of life, the client chose to relocate the kitchen from a dark, lower ground floor to a light-filled, garden-facing dining room at the rear of the home. The result is a bespoke space that honours the Georgian character of the property while creating a bright, welcoming hub with direct access to the outdoors and a stronger architectural flow throughout the house.

The Design

The kitchen design centred on integrating the Everhot range into the original fireplace - a feature that brought unexpected structural challenges but ultimately defined the layout. Every element was bespoke, crafted to maximise storage and prep space while maintaining a traditional Georgian aesthetic. The collaborative process allowed for adaptability, ensuring solutions were tailored to the client’s lifestyle.

 

The Finished Space

Traditional Georgian kitchen with garden view and off-white cabinetry

Looking out onto the garden, the main preparation area was placed exactly where the client wanted it: bathed in natural light, with uninterrupted views outdoors. The sink sits at the end of the island, adjacent to a two-drawer dishwasher, waste sorting bins, and deep storage for cookware and crockery. Every detail was carefully considered, from vertical dividers for trays and bottles to concealed sockets for everyday appliances, ensuring the space works as beautifully as it looks, with easy access to the central pull-out waste disposal.

Traditional kitchen island with prep sink, oak drawers and concealed waste storage

As a focal point, the Everhot sits proudly within what was once the original fireplace. Drawn slightly forward to resolve structural constraints, it accommodates a concealed Westin extractor, cleverly disguised behind touch-open storage to preserve the illusion of a seamless, panelled wall. The range anchors a run of tall cabinetry framed in elegant symmetry; to either side, a full-height fridge-freezer and a generous pantry - complete with a built-in coffee machine and pocket doors - mirror each other, creating both visual balance and functional flow.

Bespoke Georgian kitchen with Everhot range and central island, overlooking garden
Symmetrical tall kitchen cabinets with pocket door pantry and integrated fridge freezer

The cabinetry is painted in a soft off-white, chosen to echo the house’s calm palette and period detailing. Pale stone countertops feature a gentle half bullnose edge, hand-shaped to wrap seamlessly around architectural details and appliances. Drawers are made from solid oak, traditionally dovetailed and designed with full-extension runners for complete access. Doors carry beaded detailing and chamfered posts, softening their profile and bringing an understated elegance to the room.

 

The finishes are quiet but deliberate. Armac Martin handles were chosen for their simplicity and were used without backplates for a lighter, more refined effect. A Quooker tap in antique brass brings a tonal richness to the scheme, picking up on the aged brass task lighting above. Underfoot, a herringbone timber floor lends warmth and a sense of permanence, grounding the room in character and craft.

Everhot range set within original Georgian fireplace, framed by tall cabinetry
 
 

Photography by Hobson’s Choice

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The DETAILS

Kitchen

Armac Martin Queslett Cabinet Knob In Satin Antique Lacquered Finish

Caesarstone Quartz Worktop, Upstands And Wall Cladding In Statuario Maximus

Hobson’s Choice Craftsman Collection - Heritage Kitchen Furniture With Oak Veneer Interiors

Villeroy & Boch Subway Ceramic Undermounted Bowl In White

Quooker Pro3 Classic Fusion Round In Patinated Brass

Westin Prime Edge Extractor In Stainless Steel

APPLIANCES

Everhot 100 Series Cooker in White

Fisher & Paykel Double Drawer Dishwasher Integrated

Gaggenau Vario Cooling 400 Series Fridge-Freezer Combination In Stainless Steel

Subzero Undercounter Refrigerator 

Subzero Undercounter Integrated Wine Store