18/03/2026
A fully refurbished and extended Mark Wilkinson ‘Cooks Kitchen’.
We are so happy with the way this has turned out.
At over 20 years old and painted twice, it was a little dated and very tired. It also lacked storage, so the the main brief was to create extra cabinetry which would blend in. Some would have ripped out and started again, but this is an iconic hand made kitchen. Even after 20 years, they regularly sell for £10k second hand, that’s before painting and fitting.
The plan:
• The island grew.
• Two awkward corners have brand new seamless cabinetry.
• We fitted a hidden spice rack and integrated bin unit.
• The large fridge surround with integrated pantry storage was built to house the American fridge.
• We fitted handmade, replicated doors and frames to cabinets that were previously open.
• Lastly, we ‘extended’ another wall unit down to worktop level to create a hideaway for the toaster.
All of the new cabinets have been fitted with replicated doors, matching panelling, cornice, skirting and framework. Everything has been hand made as it is no longer available.
Now, all of the new additions fit so seamlessly, it actually looks like we’ve just painted the kitchen and fitted new k***s, which despite all of the work, actually makes me really happy. The sign of great carpentry and a job well done.
Thank you to our lovely clients for their patience, it’s been a slow process as so many parts had to be made from scratch, but look at it now.
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