This time, it was for a brand-new kitchen, utility room, games room and garage storage area as part of a major renovation to their family home.
Inspired by a stunning display in the Barrowford showroom, Paulo and Debbie teamed up with Barrowford Showroom Manager, Simon Thomas. With over 25 years of experience, Simon was the perfect person to take on their new brief—one that pushed boundaries and called for creativity in a limited space.
Debbie, inspired by Pinterest, envisioned a kitchen with rich walnut tones. Simon brought this to life with a sophisticated, contemporary design that cleverly created the feeling of a large island in a narrow room, proving that great design isn’t about space—it’s about smart solutions. He did this by linking the island to one wall to create the perfect cooking centre with all the focus in to the room.
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The kitchen design features a stunning combination of Systemat AV6000 Natural Umber and AV2041 Natural Walnut. Rather than dominating the space, the colours blend beautifully, offering a subtle harmony that allows their full potential to shine through.
The worktops are 20mm Calacatta Aurum quartz, paired perfectly with Rock Grey sinks for a cohesive look. The cooking area is equipped with Neff N90 Flex Design ovens and hob, complete with coordinating trims, while a Liebherr fridge and freezer—with built-in ice maker—adds top-tier functionality. A Quooker Flex tap in black provides boiling, filtered, and sparkling water on demand, and a bespoke coffee centre with a plumbed-in machine creates the perfect drinks area.
The boot room and utility area were designed to flow seamlessly from the kitchen, using matching colours and finishes. The boot room provides clever, concealed storage for all the family’s coats and shoes, plus space for the boiler and broom cupboard. In the utility, the washer and dryer are raised to make laundry easier and more ergonomic. An overflow fridge and ample storage mean every utility essential has its place.
Designing the ideal utility and boot room to complement the kitchen gave Simon an opportunity to get even more creative with space and accessibility. The clients were so thrilled with the kitchen, utility, and boot room that they asked Simon to turn his attention to the garage and office—and he didn’t disappoint! The result? A stylish, multi-functional office and games room and a garage so immaculately organised that even Stacey Solomon would feel right at home!
The boot room and utility area were designed to flow seamlessly from the kitchen, using matching colours and finishes. The boot room provides clever, concealed storage for all the family’s coats and shoes, plus space for the boiler and broom cupboard. In the utility, the washer and dryer are raised to make laundry easier and more ergonomic. An overflow fridge and ample storage mean every essential has its place.
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The garage follows a clean, industrial aesthetic in dark grey and black. It includes purpose-built storage for sports gear, tools, power washers, nuts, bolts, string—you name it. Black lift-up roller shutter doors make the space not only accessible but multi-functional, with everything neatly hidden away when not in use.
Finally, the office and games room carry through the same rich colour palette and premium finishes as the kitchen, especially the standout Natural Walnut detailing. Designed to be both practical and inviting, it includes hidden cable routing for games consoles like Xbox, smart TV integration, and spacious storage for both work items and board games.
The result? A seamless and stylish transformation. The new kitchen is both functional and luxurious, while the matching utility area, games room and garage storage solution bring a cohesive flow to the entire extension. Debbie and Paolo are delighted once again with Kitchen Design Centre and can’t recommend Simon enough.
"Simon was incredible. We loved the kitchen so much that we asked him to turn his attention to the majority of our downstairs. The whole area now has real wow factor—and it's incredibly practical too. We couldn’t be happier with the result."
"This was an incredible project to work on— a designer’s dream. Having the opportunity to work on multiple rooms allowed me to carry a consistent aesthetic, creating cohesive and inspiring spaces. Working with Paulo and Debbie to bring their vision to life was fantastic, and together we crafted rooms that are not only stunning to look at are practical and tailored to their family life."Simon Thomas
Simon Thomas
Barrowford
Our Summer Sale is officially ON! ✨
If you’ve been dreaming about a new kitchen, there’s never been a better time to make it happen. From timeless designs to modern family spaces, now is the perfect opportunity to save on the kitchen you’ve always wanted.
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AS SEEN ON GEORGE CLARKE’S BEAUTIFUL BUILDS: FROM DATED LAYOUT TO DREAM ENTERTAINING SPACE
When Katherine and Andrew purchased their property, they always knew a full renovation would follow.
With both the outdated kitchen and untouched garden requiring significant transformation, the project soon became part of Channel 4’s George Clarke’s Beautiful Builds – it was an opportunity they felt perfectly aligned with their vision for the property.
While searching for a local kitchen specialist, Kitchen Design Centre immediately stood out thanks to its long-standing reputation, glowing customer reviews and welcoming showroom experience.
The brief focused on creating a sleek, contemporary kitchen that would feel open, social and highly functional, while complementing the wider architectural renovation of the home.
The finished design delivers a beautifully balanced space that combines clean lines with luxurious detailing.
One of the standout features is the striking worktop design. The waterfall edge peninsula creates a bold focal point within the room, while the continuation of the material across the side panels introduces a seamless, premium aesthetic.
Functionality was equally important throughout the design process, with carefully considered storage solutions and high-quality appliances helping to simplify everyday living. Among Katherine and Andrew’s favourite additions is the Neff oven, praised for both its versatility and pyrolytic self-cleaning function.
The completed result is a sophisticated contemporary space that completely transforms how the home looks, feels, and functions, perfectly reflecting Katherine and Andrew’s original vision from the moment they moved in.
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SUMMER JUST GOT EVEN BETTER FOR YOUR DREAM KITCHEN!
You don’t have to keep waiting for your dream kitchen. With flexible finance options on kitchens over £20,000, it’s ready when you are. Spread the cost of your kitchen plans and move forward in a way that works for you this summer.
With our exclusive Quooker offer, when you purchase any Quooker Tap and Tank system with a kitchen over £20,000, you’ll receive a FREE Quooker CUBE worth £1,250, plus free installation worth up to £384, and 4 free CO₂ cylinders worth £70. It’s everything you need to enjoy chilled, filtered, sparkling and boiling water straight from your tap.
And when you step into our showrooms, there are even more opportunities waiting for you, including exclusive savings on selected ex-display kitchens and up to 50% off selected stock appliances. Don’t miss this rare chance to secure something special, with design and value combined.
That said, like all great things, these summer offers are only available for a limited time — once they’re gone, they’re gone!
The kitchen isn’t just a place to cook — it’s the heart of the home.
At our Kitchen Design Centre, we believe your kitchen should be the centrepiece of your house, where style meets functionality and every moment matters. From morning coffees to family dinners and everything in between, your kitchen is where life happens.
That’s why we design spaces that bring people together — beautiful, practical, and tailored to you. Whether you’re dreaming of a sleek modern look or a warm, classic feel, we’re here to help you create a kitchen that truly feels like home.
Visit us today and start designing the heart of your home.
Kitchen Design Centre is proud to feature on George Clarke’s Beautiful Builds which features Katherine and Andrew’s Manchester build this Thursday 11 June , 8pm, CH4
We can’t wait to watch it!
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