An Oak Kitchen with American Black Walnut handles

Oak Kitchen 1

This is an Oak Kitchen with American Black Walnut handles that we designed and built in our workshops for a client in Sunninghill. What I think is interesting about this kitchen is the combination of traditional cabinet-making techniques and materials with a modern design.

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By John Kirby on 25/09/2012 | Contemporary Kitchens, Timber Kitchens | Leave a comment

A Listed Barn Conversion in Somerset

Feature immage

  Mr and Mrs W. bought a listed barn in Somerset and have done an amazing job in bringing it to life.   They asked us to come up with something out of the ordinary for their kitchen.  Prior to contacting us, they had been presented with several designs, all of them were “a bit…

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By John Kirby on 11/01/2012 | Contemporary Kitchens, Timber Kitchens | Leave a comment

A Contemporary Oak Kitchen in West Sussex

Centre Island with reconstituted stone work surface

This contemporary Oak kitchen was designed for clients in Midhurst, West Sussex.   They wanted a modern kitchen, with a timeless quality about it.  At Dovetail we pride ourselves on being able to provide bespoke cabinetwork, that will last for generations, without looking dated.  We chose crown cut European Oak and specified stainless steel appliances…

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By John Kirby on 16/12/2011 | Contemporary Kitchens, Timber Kitchens | Leave a comment

A Contemporary Painted Kitchen in West Sussex

Main View

Mr and Mrs C. from Fernhurst, West Sussex had lived in their bungalow for many years and decided they needed more space.   Mr C., an Architect had designed the new build, and a second storey and kitchen extension was added. 

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By John Kirby on 12/10/2011 | Contemporary Kitchens, Painted Kitchens, Timber Kitchens | Leave a comment

Hurricane Katrina bears fruit

All the way up! Book Matched Florida Red Gum units

A tree that was torn up by Hurricane Katrina was used to create a kitchen for Mr and Mrs P in Hampshire.  They wanted to update their rather old fashioned kitchen and were looking for something completely different.

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By John Kirby on 26/08/2011 | Contemporary Kitchens, Timber Kitchens | Leave a comment

A Cool Kitchen in Clapham

Clapham kitchen

The brief for the kitchen design was for a crisp, modern look which reflected the minimalist layout of the rest of the house, using edgy materials such as stainless steel and glass.  The stainless steel cooker canopy was manufactured by our metal fabricators, as was the back splash, panels and worktop.  

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By John Kirby on 26/08/2011 | Contemporary Kitchens, Painted Kitchens | Leave a comment