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Can you guess what this is? Our glass supplier sent me the image of glass splashback, which is due to be installed on Thursday. We baked two colours in one sheet of glass splashback. We decided to go for ‘Mr David’ @littlegreenepaintcompany for the yellow. We cannot wait to share the photos of this splashback once it is installed. #kitchen #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #kitchenremodel #kitcheninspiration #splashback #glasssplashback #residential #homedecor #homesweethome
Kitchen Bee installation marathon continues and we have templated the worktops for our project in #goldersgreen this morning. We have been working with @stonesystemoflondon for more than ten years and we have total trust on their team. Together with our clients, our templater and I went through all the worktop details on site. We are going for @dektonbycosentino for this kitchen with 200mm H built up edges on the island as a design feature. We are so looking forward to share the photos of this project when the worktop is installed. #kitchen #kitchendesign #kitchenmakeover #kitcheninspiration #kitcheninspo #kitchenextension #kitchenisland #kitchentransformation #kitchenrenovation #homeinterior #renovation #residential
Just over a year ago, Lucy, Senior Designer at Kitchen Bee and I set up a company together, called ‘PlanMyKitchen’ which aims to offer a design only service for customers who wish to purchase kitchen cabinets themselves from retailers such IKEA and Howdens etc. or from bespoke joinery companies. We have not had a chance to promote this business properly, however, we have completed twelve projects so far. We would like to share the photos of the kitchen we designed for @angelacummings1 Angela kindly sent us the photos of her kitchen which she bought from @handmadekitchenschristchurch with lovely comments about our service. Lucy designed this kitchen and I must say the kitchen is looking stunning and the most importantly we are so pleased that our client is very happy. I hope our clients will create lots of happy memories around their kitchen. We plan to launch our new service officially in September. Meanwhile if you need a kitchen design service, please contact lucy@kitchenbeedesign.com
I have visited the kitchen site project I am working with Sacha @honeybeeinteriors this morning. The first fix of the kitchen install is done ! We are waiting for the amazing marble chosen by Sacha and the client to be installed now. Something about this colour #dockbluebylittlegreene This blue has a real depth and also lux feel.. We will share more photos from this project as soon as the worktop is in. #kitchendesign #kitcheninspiration #kitchendecor #kitchenquotes #interiordesign #interiorlondon
We are happy to share the photos of our new project in South London. Currently our clients have a L-shape kitchen, which split the kitchen / dining space into two. We have decided to explore an island layout which opens up the space more. Our client is a keen cook and she wanted to have a lot of prep space as well as a lot of storage for her big collection of all kind of spices, condiments, and all other dry goods. The island is 130 x 80cm, which is not necessary a big island but it is a perfect size for prep. Our client chose this beautiful orange colour for the kitchen cabinets. We are very excited to install this kitchen after summer. #kitchendesign #kitcheninspiration #kitcheninspo #houserenovation #housebeautiful
This is my portrait with kitchen cabinets in boxes. We delivered 86 boxes to our kitchen site in Golders Green last Friday. The install starts tomorrow and it is a big install for us because of its size as well as all the design details involved. We will be busy in the coming weeks installing this kitchen. On Sunday evening, I am double-checking everything about the install once again and sending installation notes to our fitters.
The installation season continues at Kitchen Bee and this afternoon I have visited a kitchen site in Acton. The pocket door unit has been just installed, which is looking great ! On this project, we are working with Sacha from @honeybeeinteriors and she chose this beautiful colour #dockbluebylittlegreene This colour is working so beautifully in the space and our client is so happy with the progress so far. Seeing our clients being happy makes me happy. #kitchendesign #kitcheninspiration #kitchendecor #kitchenremodel
I have spend this morning surveying this beautiful space for our latest project in Teddington. This house has a unique shape; wide in the width and shallow in the depth, which is the opposite of usual Victorian houses which is narrow in the width and deep in the depth. Our clients and I spent a lot of time fine-tuning the kitchen design. It was also lovely to spend this morning together with them looking at an actual space with a cup of coffee. We are doing this project with Ahearn Construction based in Hampton whom I have known for many years. I enjoy working with them because of the quality and precision they work on. #kitchendesign #kitcheninspiration #kitchendesignideas
At Kitchen Bee, we are having an installation season at the moment. We started the install of this lovely blue x white kitchen in West Hamstead last week, and we are now waiting for the worktop to be installed to complete the kitchen. Our client had his previous kitchen for 25 years and he knew exactly what was not working for him and what he wanted for his new kitchen. The layout looks quite simple, but it was rather challenging to design: we had to fit all - fridge, hob, dishwasher, washing machine, oven and bins at the base unit level, yet to create useful storage under the worktops. The install is going well and the client is very happy, which matters the most to us. We are going for two colour glass splashback ! I will post more images from this project soon. #kitchendesign #kitcheninspiration #interiordesign #interiors #interior
For our Winchmore Hill project, we have incorporated a breakfast bar into the island. When we are taking a design brief from our clients, they often say ‘we would like a breakfast bar’ but it is very important to define the breakfast bar for your project, as the breakfast bar can range from a place where you can perch just to have a quick cuppa to a place where your family have a weekly supper. The breakfast bar here is more like a big table with lots of leg room where our client can sit around with his / her glass of wine while the partner cooks, guests can gather when you have a dinner party, or a place you can open a laptop to work from home. Very importantly we have put a double socket right under the breakfast bar. The chunky 6cm thick breakfast bar is made out of solid oak and we introduced a curve element to break up the squareness of the kitchen cabinets. #kitchendesign #kitcheninspiration #interiordesign #inspohome #inspointerior
I had a meeting with our client for our next big install in Golders Green. We were fortunate to be able to get involved in the every aspect of the space; kitchen, sofa, tiles, lighting etc. It is inspiring for us to be able to work with creative clients like them who have lots of great ideas on colours, patterns, beautiful objects .. the site is looking great and we look forward to start laying tiles this week. #interiordesign #kitchendesign #inspiration #kitchenarchitecture #instainterior
For our project Winchmore Hill, we also helped our clients designed their utility room. This time we only did the design only and their builder supplied & installed Howdens cabinets. It did not take a long time for me to design the utility but I really had to ‘think’ for this utility design, as the width of the space was quite narrow being just over 1m and we had to create as much storage as possible for our clients. We go specific for the kitchen design, but very often you have to go even more specific for the utility design to get the best storage solution, often in a limited space. But having a well designed utility room is the key to keep the rest of your house tidy too. #kitchendesign #interiordesign #interiorinspo #kitchenremodel #interiordesigner
We have finally installed the worktop for our kitchen in Winchmore Hill today ! For this project, we went ‘chunky’ 70mm thick for the worktop. The thick, mitred worktop is an expensive option, so it is not for all the projects, but it does become a real design feature. Our clients are keen cooks and they have not had a kitchen for a long time. But it is not far to the completion so they can move in and cook very soon!
Last week I went back to the house where we installed this blue x white kitchen a few years ago. https://www.kitchenbeedesign.com/our-work/greenwich-kitchen-renovation-3-2-2-2/ I had a ‘life’ catch up with our client and she told me how much she loved their kitchen. When I asked her if I could take some photos of their kitchen for Instagram, she apologies for the mess and told me I could move anything for the shoot. I did not move anything. The breakfast bar was used as a breakfast bar and the open shelves were filled with creative art work by their children. Seeing the kitchen like this really made my day. I hope we can continue to create great memories around a kitchen for our clients. #interiordesign #kitchendesign #kitchendecor
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Dear everyone,
We would like to share some background and information on Kitchen Bee Design, our strengths and values.
Today we are sharing one of our all time favourite installations. The beauty of this kitchen is more than skin deep as it houses so much varied storage.
Today we are feeling Autumnal and so want to share some more angles of our beautiful #hampstead project, which is warming us up with its Earthy tones 🍂
We are very pleased to share one of our kitchens is in print in October’s edition of @homesandgardensuk in which using colour within the kitchen is being explored.
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Amazing worktop by @stonesystemoflondon
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➡️ Swipe to see the video of this space. Unbelievably, before there was a range cooker and very little refrigeration.
So we added tall units to maximise storage, add a full size fridge / freezer & house the boiler.
We created as much worksurface space as possible, including a countertop appliance area for our clients cooking gadgets.
Get in touch to discuss your project details - mioko@kitchenbeedesign.com
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Thank you so much for the amazing opportunity to work on your kitchen projects throughout this past year.
We would like to wish a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all.
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We are now taking on projects for us to start designing from April 2023 onwards, and installing kitchens from summer 2023 onwards.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any kitchen projects you would like to discuss with us.
Please send an email to mioko@kitchenbeedesign.com
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We will reopen on Tuesday, 3rd January.
Best wishes,
Mioko & Lucy
Kitchen Bee Design
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Designed for a busy family of art collectors, it needed to be easy to use and keep tidy. We hid the ovens behind pocket doors to keep the view from the open plan living space less like a kitchen.
A boiling water tap and hidden microwave keep the surfaces clear and we also hid a slide out coffee area into the corner.
The mix of materials is subtle and neutral, yet warm. Stained Oak veneer meets metallic lacquered fronts, all brought together with a clean, bright work surface.
A stunning result, don’t you think?
📸 by @annastathakiphoto
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Our kitchen was designed to sit balanced within the original architectural features of the room, the reduced depth units flowing into the full height doors.
The pocket door cabinet gives an area for small appliances to be stored, meaning the large island is easily kept tidy.
Are you thinking about a kitchen renovation? Please contact us to discuss your project - mioko@kitchenbeedesign.com
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‘Introducing an accent colour presented the opportunity to add a playful edge to this space’, explains Lucy Popps, senior designer. ‘Using the colour on glazed wall cabinets softens the impact and adds depth’.
These cabinets compliment a surprisingly muted kitchen, adding interest to the dining area and providing much useful additional storage.
Would you be brave enough to try a pop of colour on your kitchen? 🌈
📸 by @annastathakiphoto
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Start planning your dream kitchen
Once you’ve made the decision to invest in a new kitchen, it can be difficult to know where to start. But don’t worry, as there are plenty of steps that we can guide you through before we meet up to discuss ideas and inspiration. Taking a look at what the current...