A Striking Colour Palette
At the heart of the design is the dramatic deep blue wrap-around island, anchoring the space with a rich, sophisticated contrast. Surrounding it, light grey wall and tall cabinets soften the look, creating a balanced, airy feel. The large double oven, framed symmetrically by the tall cabinetry, stands as a focal point both visually impressive and functionally central to the kitchen.
Blending Beauty and Functionality
The traditional shaker-style cabinetry enhances the home’s character, offering a timeless aesthetic that complements the property’s original charm. The addition of light wood flooring brings warmth and brightness, preventing the space from feeling too heavy and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.
Beyond its beauty, this kitchen is designed for real living. Storage was a key priority, with a LeMans corner unit maximising accessibility for larger cookware and a dedicated pantry unit with built-in spice storage keeping ingredients organised and within easy reach. A built-in wine fridge adds a luxurious touch, ensuring that a perfectly chilled bottle is always on hand for entertaining.
A Kitchen That Feels Like Home
The thoughtfully designed island not only adds to the kitchen’s visual impact but also provides a highly practical space for meal prep, casual dining, and socialising. Positioned at the centre of the large L-shaped layout, it naturally draws people in, creating a hub for family gatherings and hosting friends.
With a combination of bold colour choices, intelligent storage solutions, and classic craftsmanship, this kitchen is more than just a cooking space, it’s a statement of style and a place to truly enjoy.
Upon completion of the kitchen renovation, Mr and Mr Wilson shared this:
“We had a kitchen extension done over 20 years ago and the resulting L-shaped design had never flowed properly. The kitchen was divided from the eating area by a dark brick archway that reduced the light and space, further exacerbated by the oak units. In fact, it resembled a dark and dismal “rustic cave”!
We were quite apprehensive when we first approach Adamsons, as our previous encounters with the trade had not been a good experience.
Paul visited the house, took photographs, and asked us about our own ideas and what we wanted in the kitchen. We all agreed that the archway had to go and bi-folding doors needed to be installed to open the kitchen up and let in the light. The design process was a two way venture and we were very much involved every step of the way. This was particularly evident in creating the extra work surface required and Cath’s obsession with wanting a pot table somewhere!
Changes were made at least 3 or 4 times before we were happy with the final layout, and knew exactly what Adamson were providing and which appliances/fixtures we needed to buy in advance.
We decided to have the kitchen produced in 3 separate colour ways and because of the kitchen’s specific range, it enabled us to have those large cutlery and utensil drawers, the deep pan drawers and larder cupboard, all perfectly displaying the requested double Belfast sink.
To be honest, nobody enjoys having to camp in their hall for 10 weeks. However, the kitchen door was sealed airtight and the expected plume of plaster dust around the house never materialised. It was also a relief to be assigned a project manager. We knew exactly what the plan was on a day-to-day basis, meaning any issues arising were swiftly dealt with by them and were not left for us to stress over. So a very big thank you to Mark and Alex for their knowledge and expertise during the work.
Adamsons have transformed our kitchen into a light and airy space, which now feels like a home and not a dungeon!”
