Lichfield Kitchen Transformation
A bold, modern kitchen that reinterprets classic shaker styling through dark wood, clean lines, and high-performance appliances.
Client Brief & Vision
As part of a full “top-to-toe” house renovation (including a double-storey rear extension!), this project created a striking open-plan kitchen, dining and living space for our clients.
The result? A dramatic, yet highly functional statement space designed for everyday living and entertaining.
The client’s vision was to create a bold, contemporary kitchen design that embraced darker tones and layered textures, while still retaining a sense of timeless design. Achieving the right balance between classic and modern was key, as well as integrating high-spec appliances to enhance both performance and day-to-day usability.
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The Solution
We designed a bespoke kitchen using handmade shaker-style doors, complete with carefully refined detailing to give the cabinetry a more modern and streamlined appearance.
Their space was enhanced by subtle yet stunning embellishments, such as a square 50mm cornice and recessed plinth, to help simplify the overall scheme and avoid an overly-traditional feel.
The island quickly became the focal point of their renovated kitchen, both visually and functionally, housing a range of advanced appliances tailored to the client’s preferences. A quick visit to Miele allowed our clients to experience different cooking technologies first-hand, allowing them to ensure their final appliance decisions were perfectly suited to their needs.
Design & Features
Their cabinetry is painted in Little Greene’s “Lamp Black” – a deep, inky tone with a subtle blue undertone. Paired with warm walnut accents in the shelves, this created depth and contrast. The Caesarstone worktops added a lighter element to their kitchen – helping to balance the darker colour palette whilst adding a refined and luxurious feel.
A series of considered design elements really elevated their space:
Minimal Black Bar Handles & Hinges to Seamlessly Blend into their Design
Carefully Integrated Appliances that Maintain a Simple, Uncluttered Flow Throughout
Walnut Drawer Boxes & Panelling, Adding Warmth and Contrast
Appliances & Finishing Touches
All of our client’s appliances and fixtures complimented the performance and aesthetic of their kitchen. The black PVD-coated stainless steel sink was paired with a matching square-neck Quooker tap for a cohesive, contemporary finish. They also invested in a Bora induction cooktop with a ducting channel seamlessly integrated underneath the flooring. A Dunavox Flow-17 dual wine cooler was added, alongside a Fisher & Paykel black glass fridge freezer to enhance the sleek, modern look. Together, these features created a kitchen that feels both sophisticated and highly personalised to our client.
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House of Harper is an impressive yet approachable independent design studio that offers an excellent service. Rhian is a pure delight to deal with - highly knowledgeable with a wealth of experience and an unparalleled passion for design.
She works hard to understand what you need as well as what you want, without ever making it seem like hard work, and has an attention to detail that leaves you feeling thoroughly assured that nothing will be missed. This is very much a business that delivers above and beyond and truly cares about their customers.
Kate
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Amazing, amazing, amazing! Everything used is 'high end' and the very best of qualities. We're absolutely 'over the moon' and totally 'blown away' by the professionalism and workmanship, from start to finish. An absolutely gorgeous transformation, that will, most definitely enhance our living. House of Harper & Team, you should be so so proud of your achievements. Thank you will never be enough!
Callum McAllister
Google Review
I have to say that House of Harper are one of the best companies I’ve ever dealt with. From the initial consultation to the final quality of our new Kitchen, I can’t fault them. Rhian and her team are reassuringly knowledgeable, they all have extensive backgrounds and experience in the industry and have honed their products and processes as a result of this experience. They are also surprisingly cheaper than the big companies that we all know but I’d say they beat them hands down on quality and the customer experience. This kitchen cost us a lot, and no I haven’t been paid to write this glowing review, I’m just thrilled to have chosen Rhian, and the whole team at House of Harper to work with us in building a kitchen that we’re so proud of. They all deserve immense success in the future.
James Hill
Google Review
I have worked with Rhian on a kitchen in her previous life, and her ability to assess a space and maximise it, in terms of both aesthetics and practicality is outstanding. Rhian takes time to understand the client’s wishes whilst skilfully guiding you, without being at all overbearing. She is delightful to work with and fills you with confidence.I’m now very excitedly awaiting a whole new set of monster cupboards going into a downstairs hallway and landing, plus a bathroom vanity unit. The team have handled the whole process with great skill and professionalism, and I know the quality of workmanship and materials will be second to none. I can’t wait for my next delivery!
Penny Parry-Jones
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