Jennie & Adam's Bespoke Yellow Kitchen

Colour is a key part of any kitchen transformation. It’s the driving force behind creating the desired tone and atmosphere of your kitchen. Jennie and Adam dreamed of creating a cheerful, family-oriented space for them and their children to enjoy. Through our bespoke craftsmanship, we were able to design a kitchen that reflected their vision and create the uplifting energy they dreamed of for their home.

Project Date

August 2023

Location

Heyward Heath

Range

Vard

Finish

Bespoke

Layout

Island

Goals for the space

With a newly renovated open-plan kitchen and dining area, Jennie and Adam wanted to create a statement space that balanced stylish and practical design, suitable for family-living. They envisioned a mood-boosting space where the family could spend a lot of time, with a functional island where they could overlook the dining area while cooking.

Being such a spacious kitchen, it was important we got the layout right, so as usual, we designed the kitchen around how the family would utilise the space. We implemented a balance of tall cabinetry and wall space to avoid overcrowding the space and ensured plenty of countertop space across the island for cooking and family life. With more space to play with than their previous property, Jennie was excited to delve into our bespoke design options to create her dream kitchen.

Bespoke Finish

Jennie was drawn to our classic shaker-style ranges, Hjerte and Vard. Both ranges are full of character and offer a timeless look suitable for any home, however, Jennie envisioned a vintage yellow kitchen to brighten and infuse her kitchen with a cheerful, family-friendly energy, which wasn’t achievable with our vinyl-wrapped range, Hjerte.

Vard is made up of painted solid timber doors, making it the perfect canvas to experiment with stunning and unique colours through our bespoke colour match service. All Jennie had to do was provide us with paint references for us to present her kitchen design in an endless number of finishes for her to envision.

With the north facing kitchen offering the perfect environment for warmer tones to flourish, Jennie opted for a glorious sunshine yellow that effortlessly bounces light and warmth into every corner of their large open-plan space. Being paired with contrasting clean white walls and worktops, the finish becomes a stunning focal point for the kitchen.

Kitchen Details

The choice of satin brass handles from our Fold collection boosts the natural warm energy across the space. The subtle character of our Fold handles, which wrap around the edge of the doors, almost create the illusion of a handleless kitchen, allowing the bespoke yellow hues to sing.

Jennie opted for the traditional look of a Belfast sink, complimentary to the character and charm of the classic shaker cabinetry. We placed the sink underneath the large window overlooking the garden, which allowed us to thoughtfully place integrated ovens and island hob opposite each other; ensuring an efficient and practical layout for the family to navigate.

Kitchen Island

The kitchen island takes centre stage in Jennie and Adam’s space, offering a place for cooking, casual dining, family gatherings and that all important storage space. The kitchen island features a hob with spacious pan and cutlery drawers across the back of the island, offering a wealth of storage space and efficient access to cookware and utensils, and extra storage hidden under the seating area.

Storage Solutions

With such a vibrant maximalist finish, we kept the overall design minimal and organised with various smart storage solutions throughout the kitchen, helping to maintain a decluttered and tidy appearance despite the hustle and bustle of family life. The kitchen features integrated pull-out bins, pan drawers, and a larder cupboard for storing cleaning essentials.

We implemented a Butler’s Pantry in the cooking zone of the kitchen, keeping household ingredients and appliances in easy reach. The pantry also features spice racks, offering a convenient and satisfying place to store all their cooking essentials.

Our design consultant Corinne was amazing. We had so many little questions and she was so patient, knowledgeable and creative. The price of the final kitchen was really competitive, so we were able to afford a bespoke painted kitchen in our dream colour. Best customer service we have experienced. Thank you so much Smile. A genuinely brilliant company who put a lot of heart into their work.

Jennie

With Jennie & Adams bold and brilliant choice of colour, this project was a delight to work on. We found the perfect golden tone to brighten up this north facing kitchen and worked together to refine and design a stylish, yet practical, family-oriented space.

Corinne

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Planning your kitchen

Browse our site and explore our kitchens, then book a consultation with our designers. They will ask about the scope of your project and share inspiration, ideas, and ways to optimise your space.

Creating your design

Your designer will present your design with a 3D walkthrough and a full breakdown of costs. We'll make amendments until the design aligns perfectly with your vision, and we'll also send you samples of doors, handles, and worktops.

Placing your order

When you are 100% happy with the design, we'll send out a design pack for your fitter to double-check. Once everything is finalised, lets arrange a call to run through every detail and place your order.

FAQ's

What’s included in the design service?

What isn’t included?! You’ll have your very own 1-on-1 dedicated kitchen designer who will listen to your needs, get to know you, and offer expert design advice throughout your project. Your designer will send free samples, tweak your design as many times as you need, and provide high-quality renders of your design alongside a video walkthrough. We’ll provide a fully itemised transparent quote as well as technical elevations for your fitter to check. Plus, you’ll receive access to our brand partner’s discount codes.

How long does my design consultation last?

We book 1 hour for your online design consultation – plenty of time to discuss your project and chat with your personal designer.

Does your service include free samples?

Yes! After your design consultation, your designer will send you free samples including door colours, cabinet internals, worktops, and handles. The only chargeable sample is for the bespoke colour match service, where there will be a fee of £30 per door sample which is refundable upon ordering.

Do I have to buy my kitchen from you?

There’s absolutely no obligation to buy a kitchen from us after having a design! We’re a team of designers, not salespeople, so you’ll never be pressured into buying anything here. We always recommend getting quotes from different suppliers before purchasing, so you can feel confident in your decision. We’re committed to keeping our prices low all year round, and we’re with you throughout your project.

What are the next steps after my design consultation?

Following your design consultation, your designer will take your brief and start designing. They will arrange a time that suits you for a design presentation, ideally the following week, where they will present the design to you and talk you through the quote breakdown. After this meeting, you will receive the design, 3D walkthrough, floor plan, and a fully itemised quote. You can share the link to your 3D walkthrough with your friends and family for feedback!

Do you supply and fit kitchens?

Yes and no. We supply all the kitchen furniture you need to transform your room – from cupboards and handles to worktops, sinks and taps. We then work with your chosen fitters – any trusted local installer you’d like  – sharing everything they need, all the small details to support your fit every step of the way. We deliver your new kitchen, then work hand in hand with your fitter to make sure everything goes super smoothly.

What range of worktops do you offer?

The real question here is “what type of worktop would you like?” We stock a huge range of worktops in a laminate and Minerva but if you love a super sleek Quartz top or a rustic wooden counter, we’ve got great supply partners to bring you any type of worktop you’d like.

Where do your names come from for your kitchen ranges?

If you hadn’t guessed yet, we absolutely love the concept of Hygge and the Danish approach to warm, cozy living. So we draw on all those Scandavian influences to name our kitchen ranges. Don’t worry, we still don’t really know how to pronounce Hygge (Higgy? Huggy? Hyoo-guh?), so we’re happy to go with whatever you call our range – we’ve heard every variation (and every one sounds wonderful!)

Do your units come supplied rigid or flat packed?

A great question, because you’ll be wondering how much space you need to make for the delivery (and how much work your fitter might need to do). Almost all our units are supplied rigid and ready to fit. You’ll need a good amount of space ready for the units. We have a small number of units that have to be flat-packed due to their size however we’ll be sure to let you know in your quote if this is the case.

Do you offer bespoke sized units/doors?

We’ve got such an extensive range of kitchens that we can always try to accommodate your space. When we design your kitchen, we make sure everything fits snug as a bug.

Do you supply appliances?

We don’t currently supply appliances, and there’s a really good reason why. We’re brilliant at designing kitchens, but not so good at manufacturing washing machines and fridges. So let’s leave that to the appliance experts. Our designers will help you create the perfect appliance-shaped gaps in your custom kitchen design, and our partners at AO.com will happily fill them. And because we work closely together, you’ll get a lovely 10% discount off any appliances you fancy.

How do I know my new/existing appliances will fit into my kitchen design?

Easy! We’ll tell you. We’ll check for you. And then we’ll double check. We’ve been doing this a long time, and we know how the vast majority of appliances are sized (they’re actually all fairly standard). But just to be certain – send us the measurements of your appliances (or just the model number and we’ll go Googling to get the details) – and we’ll make sure they fit snugly into your new kitchen designs.

How long are your kitchen quotes valid for?

Our price quotes are valid for 30 days from the date of quotation. Should your design change as part of the amendment process, we will provide an updated quote and honour the prices provided at the time of original quote as long as it is within the original 30 day quotation period.

Do you offer an at home measuring service?

We don’t currently have a home measuring service, but we do have wonderful designers who help walk you through the whole process to measure your kitchen yourself. And then we’ll ask your fitters to double check and verify all those measurements themselves too, just to make sure. Any professional fitter will want to take their own measurements so we verify every inch. Only when you’re happy, your fitter’s happy and we’re happy, do we move ahead with the order process.

What if I have measured wrong?

We’ll be double and triple checking every measurement, so don’t worry. Your chosen fitter will want to measure everything themselves too (if they don’t, we’ll give them a nudge), and then any measurements that were a bit skew-whiff, we’ll rejig the designs and update the quote. No worries at all.

Why do I need an online design consultation?

So you can design your dream kitchen in your pyjamas? So you can browse brilliant new kitchens without leaving your current one (and sneak whatever snacks you like)? So you can get to know our amazing designers one on one? All great reasons why we like to have a design consultation with you. Most importantly, a video call helps us get to know each other and clearly understand your vision for a new kitchen. And it means we can share our screens and walk through a 3D visualisation of your transformed room together.

How much is the deposit?

We don’t ask for a deposit on any of our kitchens – you don’t have to pay for your kitchen until it’s delivered in full and you are 100% happy! We’ve never had a customer not pay for their kitchen we’ve delivered!

What method of payment can I use?

We have a secure online payment system for you to pay for your new kitchen when it’s delivered. We accept the following payments:

  • Visa credit and debit
  • MasterCard credit and debit
  • American Express
  • Bank transfer

Do you have a fitting service?

We don’t have a fitting service, so you’re free to choose any local trusted fitter you like. Many of our customers like to get a few different quotes from fitters, and we’re more than happy to sense-check any quotes for you, helping you find the right fitter for the right value.

Do you provide instructions for installation?

Absolutely. We might not have a fitting service, but we send out a comprehensive fitting pack for your installers. It’ll have all the instructions and drawings they need, but just in case that isn’t enough, we’ll be sure to have a chat with them too. And we’re always here to answer any questions or help in any way we can during the fit too.

How long have you been open?

We opened the doors to our new way of designing and supplying kitchens in 2020 (though we’d been putting the groundwork in a long time before that). Our team has decades of experience in kitchen design, and our founder has been working with kitchens for so long, he’s become a permanent fixture.

Where do you deliver?

We deliver to the mainland UK. Please note this excludes Northern Ireland.

Where are you based?

Our designers work from home, so you might be chatting to them in Newcastle or Newquay, Kent or Kendal. Our HQ is in Greater Manchester.

Other real kitchens

We know that nothing beats seeing a real kitchen in a real customer’s home. Take a look around and check out your favourite ranges in real projects.

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Louisa's Blue True Handleless Kitchen

Overall, Louisa wanted to transform her traditional kitchen into a modern open dining and living space which would be perfect for her family, entertainment and for cooking preparation. The end vision was to achieve a reformed, modern style which was meticulously designed by Dawn.

Jennie & Adam's Bespoke Yellow Kitchen

Colour is a key part of any kitchen transformation. It’s the driving force behind creating the desired tone and atmosphere of your kitchen. Jennie and Adam dreamed of creating a cheerful, family-oriented space for them and their children to enjoy. Through our bespoke craftsmanship, we were able to design a kitchen that reflected their vision and create the uplifting energy they dreamed of for their home.

Annabel's Elegant In-Frame Kitchen and Boot Room

Annabel extended her newly built home and wanted to transform it completely with an open-plan kitchen, large utility room, and separate boot room for storage. The transformation is truly breathtaking.

'This project was a tough but exciting challenge. Making sure that these three separate rooms served their purpose and blended well was crucial to making a cohesive theme throughout Annabel's home. Her home is now a modern and elegant place with luxurious features.' Izzy