Be inspired by this ultramodern kitchen makeover
High-gloss grey units, along with stainless-steel appliances, deliver the modern look the owners wanted.
High-gloss grey units, along with stainless-steel appliances, deliver the modern look the owners wanted. They chose solid walnut worktops and limestone flooring to fit in with the age of the grade-II listed property.
The high-gloss units are from Kimmel Kitchens, and the flooring from Mandarin Stone.
1/9 Ultramodern kitchen makeover
Click ahead for the before shot...
2/9 Kitchen before
Ripping out the existing 1950s kitchen made way for a new minimalist and modern design. To create more space and light, two walls between and adjoining dining room and corridor were knocked down.
Overall cost: £17,495
Click ahead to see the dramatic transformation...
3/9 Breakfast bar
The breakfast bar provides a gathering place for the family or party guests. Extending the worktop over the kitchen island gave the owners more room to prepare food.
Find similar stools at Stoolsonline.
Get the Ideal Home Newsletter
Sign up to our newsletter for style and decor inspiration, house makeovers, project advice and more.
4/9 Larder cupboard
A tall larder unit with well-designed internal storage, like this, was indispensable in the owner's goal in creating an organised, clutter-free kitchen.
5/9 Sink unit
Undermounted sinks and a joint-free surround have the right smooth, minimalist look. The granite worktop provides a stark contrast to the wooden one.
The sinks and tap are from Blanco.
6/9 Extractor
Stunning features, such a this sleek extractor, give this kitchen it's strong design element. The curviness adds a soft touch to the modern lines.
The Elica cooker hood is from Kimmel Kitchens.
7/9 Induction hob
To enhance the seamless look that runs throughout the kitchen, the owners chose this flat ceramic hob as opposed to a traditional design with pan supports and knobs.
The Bosch Logixx ceramic induction hob is from Kimmel Kitchens.
8/9 Brick fireplace
The owners had a fireplace built to house their wood-burning stove and to put back period character into the room. Its bricks tone perfectly with the walnut worktop.
Find a Tradesman in your area to help you build a bespoke fireplace.
9/9 Double oven
These double ovens provide the owners with twice the cooking capacity.
The ovens are from Bosch.
Want more kitchen tours? Step inside this modern burgundy kitchen and this neutral kitchen-diner.
Thea Babington-Stitt is the Managing Editor for Ideal Home. Thea has been working across some of the UK’s leading interiors titles since 2016.
She started working on these magazines and websites after graduating from City University London with a Masters in Magazine Journalism. Before moving to Ideal Home, Thea was News and Features Editor at Homes & Gardens, LivingEtc and Country Homes & Interiors. In addition to her role at Ideal Home, Thea is studying for a diploma in interior design with The Interior Design Institute.
-
How to stop decluttering procrastination - 4 expert hacks that will get you to start, right now
Stop putting it off and start decluttering your home, with the help of these pro tips
By Katie Sims
-
I've tracked down all of the kitchen appliances Jamie Oliver uses in Jamie Cooks Christmas
From blenders to Tefal pans
By Molly Cleary
-
The Chaos Method is the immersive decluttering technique that dials up the pressure to help you clear out efficiently
Sick of living in clutter? It’s time to embrace the chaos…
By Kayleigh Dray
-
A dull kitchen was given an injection of colour and pattern for less than £250
Eye-popping pastels and gallery walls galore make this scheme pretty unique
By Laurie Davidson
-
A DIY fan has recreated the Friends kitchen for less than £750
So no one told you renovating was gonna be this way...
By Millie Hurst
-
An interiors lover shares her stunning white kitchen makeover
It's now the kind of room you walk into and exhale
By Millie Hurst
-
A thrifty DIY fan made a kitchen island for free out of an old set of drawers
'It took two days to complete and cost me nothing!'
By Millie Hurst
-
For less than £60 this dated kitchen was transformed into a sophisticated space
Now it's stylish and serene
By Laurie Davidson
-
Before and after: reworking the layout creates a kitchen-diner fit for family life
Rethinking the layout created a generous kitchen-diner without the need to extend the space
By Katie Garrett
-
Smart DIYer gave her plain kitchen an on-trend green makeover for just £30
A little green paint was all it took
By Laurie Davidson
-
Before and after: country kitchen makeover on a budget featuring up cycled furniture
This renovation saw the patio doors replaced with a window to create a family-friendly kitchen
By Amy Cutmore