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

Sending Coal to Newcastle! A Provencal kitchen made in Hampshire ~ shipped to Southern France

Painted and Oak Kitchen

This kitchen was designed for a couple who retired early, sold their house in the South of England and moved to the sunshine in the South of France. They bought an old, stone built country house at the foot of a Chateau. The house was in desperate need of renovation so they employed local builders…

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By John Kirby on 21/10/2011 | Painted Kitchens, Timber Kitchens, Traditional 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

A Kitchen in Woking is a Dog’s Best Friend!

Oak and painted kitchen

Mr and Mrs F (and their dog!) from Woking, Surrey wanted to create a large family living area, incorporating a very traditional style oak and painted kitchen.

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By John Kirby on 17/09/2011 | Painted Kitchens, Timber Kitchens, Traditional Kitchens | Leave a comment

A Pippy Oak Kitchen

Pippy Oak Kitchen

We provided this kitchen for Mr and Mrs C in Haslemere. It has distinctive book matched Pippy Oak panels, set in solid oak frames with satin steel hinges, set within a beaded framework.

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By John Kirby on 09/09/2011 | Timber Kitchens, Traditional Kitchens | Leave a comment

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