Project brief & summary

The ambition for this project was to create a truly immersive social kitchen, a space that would function at a serious culinary level while remaining warm, welcoming and designed for entertaining. The clients undertook significant structural alterations, removing internal walls to completely reconfigure the ground floor, allowing natural light to flood the space and establishing a seamless connection between kitchen, dining and living areas. 

At the heart of the brief was balance: a chef-calibre cooking environment with professional-grade functionality, paired with relaxed, intimate seating zones for family and guests. A substantial island was essential, offering generous preparation space alongside integrated seating for informal gatherings. 

In addition, the clients requested a bespoke banquette-style booth, thoughtfully integrated into the architecture, creating a defined yet connected dining setting within the open plan layout. 

The vision was clear: an elegant, high-performance kitchen designed as much for exceptional cooking as for conversation, hosting and everyday luxury living. 

Description

Materiality and craftsmanship were central to the execution of this space. Specialist Corian worktops were selected for their seamless appearance and sculptural versatility, allowing for crisp detailing, integrated forms and a flawless finish throughout the island and peninsula. The monolithic surfaces enhance the architectural clarity of the design while delivering exceptional durability for serious culinary use. 

A bespoke circular banquette booth, crafted at dining-table height, was carefully integrated into the layout to create a defined yet fluid social setting. Upholstered for comfort and precision-fitted to the surrounding cabinetry, it establishes an intimate dining experience within the wider open-plan environment.  The island and adjoining peninsula provide high-level seating on either side, encouraging interaction while maintaining generous preparation zones with rose gold pendants to add atmospheric lighting. 

Cabinetry was finished in a specialist paint blend sourced from Sweden, applied to in-frame handleless doors — a subtle fusion of traditional joinery principles and contemporary minimalism. The client also requested the very best appliances available on the market, ensuring the kitchen would perform at a truly professional level while remaining visually seamless within the design. 

The result is a space that feels sculptural, refined and purposefully engineered for both performance and elevated entertaining. 

Products &
Partners Used

Each element was carefully selected to integrate seamlessly within the bespoke cabinetry, allowing technology, materiality and craftsmanship to work effortlessly together.

The client specified a premium appliance suite from Wolf, including gas cook top, oven, combi oven and warming drawer, delivering professional-level performance. A Wolf toaster was selected to complement the cooking setup. 


Refrigeration was provided by Sub-Zero, with full-length fridge and freezer units, alongside a wine fridge and fridge drawer, forming a substantial and highly functional refrigeration wall. A Zip instant hot water tap was incorporated for everyday convenience and streamlined functionality.  

Porcelain wood-effect floor tiles were supplied by Marshall Bull, adding warmth and durability to the open-plan space. The Corian worktops were sourced directly by Moylans through a specialist fabricator to ensure flawless execution of the seamless surfaces. 

About Moylans

Moylans first opened the doors of its Leigh-on-Sea design studio and showroom in 1998. Since then the Moylan Family have designed and installed exquisite kitchens for the most desirable homes in Essex and Greater London; and built a business that’s renowned for its refreshing approach to affordable luxury.

Thoughtful Finishing Touches

It’s the subtle details that give a Moylans kitchen its distinctive character. From soft-close drawers and hidden storage solutions to hand-selected brass knobs and bespoke shelving, every element is designed with both beauty and functionality in mind. Accessories such as artisan ceramic canisters, leather-bound recipe books, and carefully placed greenery complement the clean lines, while under-cabinet LED lighting and integrated charging points enhance the modern, lived-in feel. These considered finishing touches ensure the kitchen is not only a workspace but a statement of refined taste.

Design Excellence

30+ Years Experience

Beautifully Bespoke