Classic wooden kitchens stand the test of time
Buying a kitchen can be a daunting task. It's only natural to want your investment to stand the test of time and not look dated a few years down the line. Andy Bradbury, explains why a classic wooden kitchen never goes out of fashion.
Patina enriches with age
Wood is one material that never looks tired or passé. Its natural beauty and warm patinas only enrich with age making it the perfect choice for a kitchen you can enjoy for a long time.
Whether it's a cosy, country scheme with light oak cabinets or a more sophisticated choice featuring dark wood grains and granite work tops, natural wood provides a huge variety of style and finish options.
For the ultimate in classical elegance, Stoneham's Penshurst range hits the spot perfectly. The traditional in-frame design is exactly what most people have in mind when they hear the phrase handmade English kitchen. It is a style that works beautifully with whatever timber you choose.
Penshurst kitchen
Exactly what people have in mind when they hear the phrase handmade English kitchen.
Mix light oak or maple with stainless steel and granite for a contemporary look. Or opt for warm cherry or character oak, with its knots and clusters, for a more traditional feel.
Smooth hand-painted finishes are also available in a wide variety of standard colours and a fully bespoke option means it can be painted after installation to your precise specification.
If you are looking for something with a more contemporary edge then Strata's clean lines may appeal.
Inspired by today's minimalist designs, Strata gives a modern feel to the traditional solid oak classic — a look that will last far beyond the latest fashion trends.
Strata uses a lay-on door design to create a different look from the in-frame.
Its distinctive, wide-bevelled solid timber frame is enhanced by grained centre panels.
Mixing wood grains with polished acrylic surfaces will add another dimension to the kitchen, keeping it fresh — the glossy surfaces complement the natural lustre of the wood grain perfectly.
The beauty of wood also lies in its ability to be crafted into inspirational shapes.
The Elan is one example of this with its curvaceous lines which create a seamless flow to the kitchen. Curved drawer units and frontals create a striking feature in any kitchen.
However you choose to interpret your classic kitchen you can be sure natural wood will not only withstand the test of time but be as individual as you are.
Find out more about Bradbury’s classic wood kitchens.