With an opportunity to renovate their new kitchen for their long-term needs, the Glancy’s brought on board the only company to truly understand their vision; Kitchen Design Centre.
Faced with a decision to either move to a more modern property or extend and modernise their current kitchen, the Glancy’s decided on the latter.
Kitchen Plan
“Renovating our kitchen and adding an extension to our home cost us significantly less than finding a new, suitable home,” explains Mr Glancy. “As the extension took place at the back of the house, we needed to completely revamp our kitchen – it was a great way to modernise our property,” he adds.
Having made the decision to invest in a designer kitchen, the couple began their search for the perfect company to help them achieve their needs. “We went to several kitchen showrooms and stores and Kitchen Design Centre were the only ones who really understood our vision and needs. Quite a few of the other companies had tempting schemes but this wasn’t enough – we needed a company we could trust and who we were confident could give us what we wanted,” explains Mr Glancy.
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All Neff, these included a full-height fridge and full height freezer, a top-of-the-range Aqua-assist oven which has a water chamber to add moisture to cooking, a combination microwave, warming drawer, a washer-drier, a full size dishwasher and an 800mm induction hob inset into the breakfaster bar enabling Polly to cook and socialise at the same time.
When it came to choosing the units, Maxine and Polly opted for Hacker Cashmere gloss units – accented with purple glass cupboards, which proved to be a masterstroke.
“Polly has a good eye for detail – like the rest of her house she has included lots of colour in a very stylish way. The purple glass accents combined with the Cashmere is very striking. The glass cupboards are lift up giving easy access, so it is very practical.”
Creating room for the appliances as well as creating lots of storage space was a challenge that Maxine rose to and the ergonomics of the kitchen work really well.
Finished Kitchen
The handleless design meant the kitchen would be easier to clean and would be unlikely to gather dust, while the finishing touch of white Corian with champagne high gloss acrylic gave that perfect, bright and sparkling look the Glancy’s were after. “John, our designer, also thought about things that hadn’t even crossed our minds – such as the positioning and height of cabinets to prevent us from having to bend down. He built a kitchen that was best suited to us,” explains Mr Glancy.
The Glancy’s new kitchen featured a quooker tap, fantastic ceiling lighting – to make up for the lack on windows in the room – and a great bulkhead lighting feature above the TV area. Of course, a modern kitchen wouldn’t be complete without a whole host of NEFF appliances and the Glancy’s certainly weren’t short of those. Their new NEFF appliances included two single ovens, a combination microwave, those all-important warming drawers, a large induction hob, wine cooler, dishwasher and fridge. “We actually wanted to make a couple of changes along the way but this was never a problem for the Kitchen Design Centre team. They were always open to changes and our ideas,” adds Mr. Glancy.
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"“We absolutely love the final kitchen. Everything just works for us and everyone who was involved in the project was superb, especially John Crosby, our designer. We’d absolutely recommend Kitchen Design Centre to anyone.”"
"The Glancy’s already knew they wanted to bring a clean, modern touch to their kitchen and we helped make this a reality with a modern, German handless kitchen, designed exactly to the couple’s needs and requirements. We incorporated features on the couple’s wish list, including lots of storage space and seating for three people, as well as adding feature lighting, high spec appliances and a kitchen island."John Crosby
John Crosby
Failsworth, Manchester
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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.
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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
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