At Duffield Kitchens, we recently completed this elegant shaker kitchen installation in Chellaston, Derby, combining timeless Taupe cabinetry with a striking Hartforth Blue island to create a bright, practical and welcoming family space. The homeowners wanted a kitchen that would feel contemporary while retaining the warmth and character of a classic shaker design. By pairing soft neutral cabinetry with a bold central island, the finished kitchen achieves the perfect balance between...

As a rough guide, a new kitchen can range from a few thousand pounds for a basic supply-only kitchen, through to tens of thousands for a fully designed, supplied and installed project with premium worktops and appliances. Most kitchen projects usually fall into one of these categories: Budget kitchen project A more basic kitchen with standard cabinets, laminate worktops, affordable appliances and minimal building work. This may suit rental properties, utility rooms, smaller kitchens or...

At Duffield Kitchens, we recently completed this striking contemporary kitchen installation in Swanwick, featuring Iron Flow textured cabinetry paired with Cobra Bronze island units to create a bold and highly individual design. The client wanted something dramatically different from a traditional kitchen. The brief focused on dark textures, statement finishes, hidden storage and a premium entertaining space that still felt practical for everyday living. The finished result combines...