Kitchen Plan
While in the middle of a complete renovation on their home in Barnoldswick, Mr and Mrs Beyer decided their kitchen was in special need of attention. “We’ve lived here for over ten years now,” says Mr Beyer. “And we had the budget to spend, so we wanted to make it absolutely the very best it could be.”
The Kitchen Design Centre showroom in Colne had caught their attention several times before, and they regularly found themselves popping in for some design inspiration – so when the time came, they knew just who to turn to. With skilled designer Maxine Hutchinson taking charge, KDC offered a full end-to-end design and installation service that saw the Beyers’ kitchen completely revitalised, in a wonderfully traditional style that perfectly fits the mood of their newly renovated house.
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Through a series of detailed conversations with Mr and Mrs Beyer, Maxine built up her vision for both the look and feel of the new kitchen. Using her passion and creativity together with finely honed design instincts, she then arranged the appliances and layout to allow the maximum amount of available space – giving Mr and Mrs Beyer from Barnoldswick a bit of freedom to roam when cooking or serving up. Making plenty of use of the abundance of natural light (not a resource every kitchen is blessed with!) Maxine transformed it into a comfortable room that’s now not only a place for cooking, but for living and socialising too.
The final result features a sumptuous quartz breakfast bar, which gives the area a great, cosy sociable feel. Since having a place to display their prized collection of cookware formed a key requirement of the Beyers’ design brief, Maxine designed a dresser to be both a storage solution and a focal point of the kitchen, becoming an integral part of its traditional style. A beautifully understated neutral colour scheme gives the kitchen a clean, uncluttered look, which is lit by soft white mood lighting. Mr and Mrs Beyer themselves enhanced this look by choosing plush white fabrics for their barstools, complemented with muted dark cushions to complete the effect.
Finished kitchen
Of course, functionality and practicality is the very essence of any kitchen, so as well as the style and creature comforts, efficiency was another guiding principle for Maxine. All the clients’ new appliances follow this golden rule, from the combination slide and hide oven to the flex induction hob, integrated dishwasher and the extractor fan. Each one is produced by Neff – an industry leader in kitchen appliances. As Mr Beyer was keen to emphasise, only the finest materials were used throughout – the cabinetry is in an elegant Oxford style in an unassuming magnolia shade, while the worktops and splash back are made of Marfil quartz.
“The worktops are beautiful and the appliances are functional, reliable and flexible.” says Mr Beyer. “The large island in the centre of our kitchen combines appliances and storage, and we’ve got some bar stools around it so it can become a seating area too. We now do all our cooking, eating and socialising in there, and the family are blown away.”
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"KDC were excellent – Maxine was great at not only designing, but also listening to our ideas. The fitter was very professional and worked seamlessly with the electricians, plumbers and other tradespeople around the Barnoldswick area that we had in there."
"Mr and Mrs Beyer were a pleasure to work with from start to finish. She provided me with a mood board and a detailed brief which was extremely helpful in coming up with a design that met her tastes and expectations. She also had a collection of Sophie Conran ceramic ware that she wanted to display, so we came up with the design of the dresser to fulfil this part of the brief. We had similar ideas on design, fixtures and fittings which complement the overall aesthetic of the kitchen. "
Little kitchen decisions that make everyday life SO much easier 🙌🏼
We positioned the dishwasher right beside the drawers where we keep our plates, bowls and cutlery, and honestly… it’s made unloading so much quicker!
It might seem like a small detail when planning your kitchen, but getting the layout right can make such a difference to how your kitchen works day to day.
One to remember if you’re planning a kitchen 👀
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Introducing Beth Ainsworth to our Blackburn showroom. Beth brings fresh ideas and plenty of enthusiasm to kitchen design. Off the clock, I’m most likely in the gym.
We’re passionate about tailoring our designs to fit your lifestyle, so whether you want a space to entertain or a family-centric kitchen to spend quality time together, our designers know exactly how to make your dream kitchen a reality.
When you book an appointment, you’ll be introduced to your personal kitchen designer, who will sit down with you in our dedicated meeting space to discuss what you want for your dream kitchen. Then, when you’re happy with the final design, they’ll become your dedicated project manager as they oversee every aspect of the installation, guaranteeing exceptional customer service as we deliver the kitchen of your dreams.
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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!
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