New kitchen details: Where everything is from

2023 has seen a bit of change over here - we've finally got round to sorting something that's been nine years in the making. If you've ever read my blog before, you'll know what my very rundown kitchen has always been a bit of a struggle. I've spent years DIY-ing and quick-fixing it, while saving for a new one. You can read all my previous kitchen projects here. 

So over the past couple of months I’ve been so excited as this has finally happened! I still can’t quite believe it but we've had our twenty year old, damaged kitchen ripped out, and a lovely new one installed.

I thought I’d share all the details, and where everything's from, here. 

Kitchen

With the kitchen itself we went with Wren. Even though we've spent a long time saving, we're still on a fairly tight budget. After lots of shopping around, we found Wren had the best budget-friendly options available to us. We've gone with one from their Vogue Shaker Classic range in the shade Cashmere Matt.

Handles

The handles are also from Wren, and are called Chloe brass knobs. I was originally going to go with the matching cup handles for the drawers, however I'm glad I stuck with the same style across the whole room. 

Worktop

The worktop is also from Wren, and took a lot of consideration. I went into this project with my heart set on having a quartz worktop.

However, I clearly hadn't done enough research, as when the quote came in I was surprised at the price. Seeing as this isn't our forever home, choosing such an expensive worktop wasn't an option at all.

Instead, we went with a worktop from Wren's luxury laminate range, and I absolutely love it. It's called Calcutta Cloud Gloss, and has a subtle, yet beautiful marble effect to it. We went with the gloss finish, in the 22mm depth option to emulate the look of quartz.

By going for this mid-range option we saved literally thousands of pounds - a no-brainer, really.

Tiles

The tiles I've gone with are from Porcelain Superstore, and are called Countrywide White Wall Tile. They're an absolutely beautiful rustic feel, which I feel adds some soft texture to the space. 

I've chosen them in the wider 30cm option, and paired them with a white grout, which I feel gives it a fresher look.

Bar stools

After lots of searching (and endless chopping and changing my mind!) I found a small business, The Wainhouse Co, that makes bar stools bespoke. I went with the Scandinavian 'Mandal' Bar Stools in a Medium Oak Stain, and they're absolutely beautiful. 

They were actually cheaper than some of the high street ones I was looking at, and feel really sturdy.

Shelves

This awkward corner at the end of the room has been the bain of my life over the past nine years. It's seen lots of change, from smaller shelves to huge mirrors, and to be honest I've never really been happy with it. 

After lots and lots of searching, I found a company online called Pipe Dream Furniture that supply reclaimed scaffold boards cut to size (perfect for people who, like me, don’t own the power tools needed!), plus sand and stain them too. 

These are stained in a Medium Oak shade, and I ordered them in a 190cm length, and 19.5cm deep. I also got the brackets from them too. 

I'm so happy with this look, its so simple but provides lots of opportunities for accessorising...

Sockets

We also replaced the old plastic sockets with some lovely brass coloured ones, which were supplied by our electrician. It's the small details that make all the difference. 

Floor

The floor has seen lots of change in here too - a couple of years ago I laid some peel and stick vinyl tiles over the old, damaged existing vinyl. We've decided to replace this too though, as our 20-year-old hallway vinyl is crying out to be replaced. So we went for an LVT, laid in herringbone style. 

This flows through from the kitchen into the hallway, and really finishes off the look perfectly, I'm sure you'll agree. 

We arranged this as additional works with our fitter, however ordered directly from a local company. This is made by a brand called Polyflor from their Camaro range, and is in the Naked Blond shade, laid in a herringbone style.

Accessories

Finally, the all important accessories. A lot of these bits are things I already had, but I have treated myself to a few new bits and bobs too. I've tried to link as many bits as I can below. 

Mugs: H&M
Jug: Emma Bridgewater
Faux plant in terracotta pot: Habitat
Metal cake stand: Garden Trading from Lisa Valentine
Vintage scales: Handed down by my Mum
Urn: George at Asda
Dried flowers: Handed down by my Mum!
Mixer: Kitchenaid
White ruffle pot: Just So Interiors
Fruit bowl: Matalan

Kitchen roll holder: Dunelm

Shell vase: H&M

Utensil holder: Primark Home 

It's made such a difference hasn't it! All those years of saving has definitely been worth it. 

What do you think? 

Thanks for reading, 

Sam Xx