I’m pleased to say that the kitchen is now finished and we can finally see light at the end of the long renovation tunnel. We have only been able to work on the cottage for a few days here and there and at times it’s felt as if we spend more time travelling too and fro than actually doing the work. But you know what, it has all been worth it because we are more than happy with how this kitchen has turned out.
The cabinets are the Kendal White range from Wickes. I chose them because they are a timeless design, and with the addition of a wooden worktop (it’s beech and also from Wickes) they give that modern country look. It is a cottage after all, and anything too contemporary and glossy would have looked out of place and not in keeping with what we’re doing in all of the other rooms. It’s also open plan to the dining/living room so it had to look homely too. The white ceramic sink and classic taps were the perfect complement for the white cabinets and wooden worktop. The fridge is integrated behind a door (always better than having lots of white goods on show) and the oven, hob and chimney are stainless steel.
Whilst I had already chosen all of the products and had strong views on what I did and didn’t want (I’m a designer, what can I say) the advice of the Wickes in-store design consultant was invaluable. He was able to advise on the smaller details and made sure that we ordered all of the right components. Especially important as the BF was going to fit the kitchen himself and the last thing we needed was missing pieces when one hundred miles away. In hindsight though we maybe should have used the Wickes kitchen installers. There would definitely have been less swearing.
So, it’s all definitely coming together. I couldn’t be happier with the ceramic tiles we laid throughout the ground floor (from Trade Price Tiles), or the grey metro wall tiles (from Tile Mountain) or the lovely grey blinds (from Luxaflex). More on them later.
And the best bit is adding all of the finishing touches. Wooden chopping boards, a wire basket, my enamel bread bin that I’ve had for years, my cuckoo clock that was just waiting for a bare brick wall, and the old Norfolk map that was donated by a friend. And some plants and flowers of course.
We’ve had our first dinner party and it all works! In fact the BF jokes that the kitchen is better appointed than our kitchen at home. Actually it’s no joke.
This post was written in partnership with Wickes although the kitchen was bought and installed at my own cost and all views are my own.
Wickes is currently offering 50% off all kitchen units.
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You can catch up on the story so far below:
Alisha
Caorel, Its really beautiful. Loved that brick panel and mxing elements of wood, grey tiles and whites. Great!
Andy Morley
The photography is great, really shows the kitchen off.
deardesigner
Thank you Andy.
Sarah @ mochacasa
Your new kitchen has such a lovely modern rustic look to it. It all works so well together.
deardesigner
Thanks Sarah. So nice of you to say 🙂
Aubrey
What a cute place. Those gray metro tiles are amazing.
deardesigner
Glad you like it Aubrey 🙂
Arianna Trapani
ooooh I love it! Cannot wait to come over and for you to cook me some pie LOL xxx
deardesigner
What’s ‘pie’ when its at home? We’ll go to the pub 🙂
Rachel
Well done, it looks fab – you must be thrilled!
deardesigner
Thanks Rachel 🙂
Carole
Oh yay! Well done to you and the BF (and I totally understand the need for much swearing), it looks lovely and inviting and the colours are great – well, I would say that… 😉 x
deardesigner
Thanks Carole. Just the rest of the cottage to get finished now 🙂
Kate
Ahh, it looks fabulous Carole – can’t wait to visit! (hint, hint) xx
deardesigner
Thanks lovely. Once it’s finished you’ll get an invite 🙂
Cate
Ooh it looks lovely, you must be so pleased. I love the grey metro tiles and the clean white units x
deardesigner
Thanks Cate. Yes we’re very pleased with it. 🙂
Karen - making spaces
Oh it’s perfect. I love the sink. So classic, but clean and fresh. The grey tiles with that beech worktop really add some warmth and colour too. Congrats on finally finishing it. It’s lovely!x
deardesigner
So glad you like it Karen. Only the rest of the cottage to finish now. Phew! 🙂
Kimberly Duran
Oh Carole, it looks lovely! So warm and inviting, I think your BF did a fabulous job (believe me there’s times when the air is blue in our house too!). Love the grey tiles and the wood touches. Fab job!! xxx
deardesigner
Thanks Kimberly. I think he did a great job too 🙂
karen jones
It looks lovely Carole, can’t beat white and grey. What a wonderful space to spend your weekends and holidays x
deardesigner
Thanks Karen. I hope we do get to spend some time there. The idea is that we let it out as much as possible 🙂