As we move through 2024, the London kitchen landscape continues to evolve. Our design team has been tracking the shifts — both subtle and bold — that are shaping the spaces we're creating for clients across the capital.
In: Coloured Cabinetry with Depth
The all-white kitchen has had its moment. This year, we're seeing deep, complex colours take centre stage: Farrow & Ball's 'Railings', 'Hague Blue', and 'Studio Green' are constants in our studio. These aren't trendy brights — they're colours with history, that age beautifully and feel rooted in London's architectural vernacular.
In: The Working Larder
The walk-in pantry has evolved into something more: a genuine back-of-house workspace. We're designing larders with prep sinks, second dishwashers, coffee stations, and even wine cooling. They're the engine room of the kitchen, keeping the main space serene.
In: Mixed Materials, Unified Palette
Oak with painted cabinetry. Marble with timber. Brass with blackened steel. The magic is in the restraint — two, maybe three materials, each used with intention. The contrasts create depth without chaos.
Out: Upper Cabinets Everywhere
Open shelving, glazed dressers, or simply nothing at all above the worktop. The visual weight of wall-to-wall uppers is being replaced by negative space and carefully curated display.
Out: Single Large Islands
The monolithic island is giving way to zoned configurations: a prep zone, a cooking zone, a seating zone. Sometimes separated, sometimes connected — but each with its own material and lighting logic.
Out: Matching Appliance Finishes
Integrated columns, hidden dishwashers, panel-ready everything. The 'statement appliance' in a contrasting finish (Gaggenau's anthracite, La Cornue's colour range) is becoming a deliberate design moment.
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