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Case Study: Compact Kitchen Renovation with Bespoke Oak Features

Customer:

Adam

Location:

Hampshire

Budget:

£17,000

Total Cost:

£17,000

Project Duration:

2 weeks

Kitchen Range Used:

Como

Style:

Foil Wrapped

Final Kitchen Specifications

Material:

MDF

Door Thickness:

22mm

Finish:

Foil Wrapped

Door Design:

Shaker

About The Project

This kitchen renovation focused on transforming a tight and restrictive kitchen space into a more practical and visually appealing environment. Through clever reconfiguration, high-quality materials, and careful craftsmanship, the project delivered a kitchen that feels significantly more spacious while adding bespoke details that elevate the overall finish.

The result is a modern, functional kitchen with beautiful solid oak worktops and thoughtful custom features that maximise both usability and style.

This is what the kitchen looked like before

The Process & The Kitchen Design & Build In Progress

This kitchen renovation was carefully planned to transform a tight and restrictive kitchen into a more functional and attractive space. Through thoughtful reconfiguration, quality materials and skilled installation, the project was completed efficiently while maintaining a high standard of craftsmanship throughout.

Key stages of the project included:

Initial Consultation & Survey – Discussed the client’s goals, focusing on increasing worktop space and improving the overall layout of the kitchen.
Design & Planning – Developed a layout that maximised the limited space while incorporating appliances, oak worktops and a clean tiled splashback.
Preparation & Trade Coordination – Organised the required trades including an electrician, gas engineer and tiler to ensure the project ran smoothly.
Installation & Reconfiguration – Installed the kitchen, fitted solid oak timber worktops, completed wall tiling, carried out electrical work, disconnected gas and removed the radiator to free up space.
Finishing Touches & Bespoke Details – Crafted a custom draining board, chopping board and soap dish from the oak worktop off-cuts, completing the kitchen with unique handcrafted features.

Here you can see the work involved and what the space looked like as things progressed.

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The Results

The finished kitchen transformation demonstrates how thoughtful design and expert craftsmanship can make a significant difference in a compact space. By slightly reconfiguring the layout and introducing solid oak worktops, the kitchen now offers more usable workspace, a cohesive colour scheme, and a brighter, more open feel.

Key features of the finished kitchen:

Solid oak timber worktops – Natural, durable surfaces that add warmth and character
Increased worktop space – Improved layout providing more room for food preparation
Modern wall tiles – Clean splashback that enhances the overall design
Integrated appliances – Creating a tidy and practical working kitchen
Bespoke oak accessories – Custom draining board, chopping board and soap dish crafted from worktop off-cuts
Professional installation – Delivered with high attention to detail and pride in workmanship

"I recently had a kitchen fitted by Scott at SJM Kitchens, which included tiling and a solid oak worktop. The attenuation to detail, professionalism and pride in his workmanship was outstanding. Scott also created a bespoke draining board, chopping board and soap dish from the off-cuts. This was a fantastic addition and reflects the overall high standards he delivered."