Kitchen Plan
Their detached house, in the rural area of Diggle, near Saddleworth, was in desperate need of kitchen renovation work.
The old room, a traditional terracotta and oak kitchen, overlooked a beautiful landscape, but its shape, and lack of windows meant that its owners did not enjoy the wonderful countryside views available.
“It was a boring shape and colour and so was the dining room – rectangular like a shoebox,” said Jo. “We wanted a more contemporary, spacious feel in the room and to ‘display’ the natural views better.”
After visiting various kitchen showrooms in the Manchester area, the couple decided that Kitchen Design Centre was the ideal company to transform their kitchen.
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Although they had a basic idea of what they wanted, designer Suzanne made various suggestions of her own to help them improve the look of the room and make the whole space work properly.
Suzanne said: “I instantly knew how to improve the room. The old wooden oak kitchen felt cramped and dark.
“I suggested knocking the wall through that led to a separate dining room and adding two large windows. It really gave the room more life and made it incredibly spacious.”
Soon after Suzanne’s suggestions and design ideas, Kitchen Design Centre started the work and transformed the entire look of the kitchen.
Now, with amazing views of the rural area surrounding the house, the kitchen is large, bright, spacious, easy-to-use and includes a dining area complete with wall TV and bi-folding doors.
Finished Kitchen
In the centre of the kitchen, there is long central island, which acts as the kitchen’s workspace. Surrounding this central workspace are integrated Neff appliances to save space and give ease of use.
The central island includes an innovative “downdraft extractor”.
Downdraft extractors are recent inventions.
Rising gracefully out of the island unit when you want to use it, the down draft extractor is hidden away into the kitchen work surface when it is not in use.
There is also a “Quooker” boiling hot water tap – connected to a small tank underneath the sink, which is, in turn, connected to the water supply, and is electrically heated in a very economical way.
Jo said: “There are so many features which make this kitchen a joy to work in. It’s so very useful to have deep drawers – with everything easy to find and in easy reach.
“The Quooker dramatically speeds up cooking time in the kitchen and the Neff appliances are extremely efficient and look fantastic.”
The ‘German handle-less kitchen’ includes seamless Corian worktops with a lovely smooth finish, which are practical in many different ways.
The room now includes bi-folding external doors – with all the building work coordinated by Kitchen Design Centre.
Jo Lewis said: “Designer Suzanne and John, the fitter, did an amazing job – helpful, speedy and very attentive to what I wanted.
“A friend of ours had a kitchen fitted by Kitchen Design Centre on the same road and she is equally impressed with her new kitchen.”
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"We wanted a more contemporary, spacious feel in the room and to ‘display’ the natural views better"
"I instantly knew how to improve the room. The old wooden oak kitchen felt cramped and dark"
"I suggested knocking the wall through that led to a separate dining room and adding two large windows. It really gave the room more life and made it incredibly spacious."
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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!
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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