Chapel Kitchen
Frome, Somerset
Set within a converted chapel in the heart of Frome, this project reimagines the classic shaker style kitchen, blending traditional design with sleek, modern appeal.
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Each door is crafted from oak, with a dark stain that enhances the wood grain, lending depth and a timeless sense of age. The doors feature an oak frame around each panel, balancing classic charm with a contemporary touch.
The layout is distinctly modern, with no wall cabinets, creating an open, airy feel. A continuous floating shelf with integrated spotlights provides both storage and warm, focused lighting. Uniquely, the worktop matches the oak material and finish of the doors, creating a seamless, cohesive look throughout.
The kitchen is bathed in natural light streaming in from both sides, highlighting the beauty of the oak and adding warmth to the space. This design honours tradition while embracing a modern sensibility.
The layout is distinctly modern, with no wall cabinets, creating an open, airy feel. A continuous floating shelf with integrated spotlights provides both storage and warm, focused lighting. Uniquely, the worktop matches the oak material and finish of the doors, creating a seamless, cohesive look throughout.
Set within a converted chapel in the heart of Frome, the kitchen is bathed in natural light streaming in from both sides, highlighting the beauty of the oak and adding warmth to the space. This design beautifully honours tradition while embracing a modern sensibility.
Materials Used
Solid oak framed door oak veneer panels finished with dark oak stain and oak worktops
Delivered
January 2023
Chapel Case Study
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The Chapel Kitchen was a dream to design. The tall vaulted ceilings, natural light from both sides, and plenty of space made it possible to use darker materials while keeping the room bright and inviting. The space allowed for practical design choices, ensuring the kitchen not only looked great but also worked perfectly for everyday use.
The doors were designed with a slim frame—a modern take on the shaker kitchen style—but the client wanted the materials to reflect the character of the old building. We used oak with a dark stain and paired it with aged brushed handles. The worktop was finished to complement the cabinet doors. While we often combine cabinet doors with materials like stone or metal, the simplicity and refined details of a single material felt perfect for this space.
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To meet the client’s budget, we used high-quality melamine for the interior carcasses—a practical and durable choice that keeps costs down. The kitchen was cut and edged to size before the build, allowing all pieces to arrive flat-packed on a pallet. This streamlined approach meant the assembly could be completed in just a few days, letting us focus our time and craftsmanship on the doors, as requested by the client.
As with most of our projects, everything was pre-built in our workshop, finished, and carefully racked for delivery. This method ensures precision and efficiency while maintaining the high standards our clients expect.
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The installation was completed within two weeks. For many of our clients, getting the kitchen operational quickly is key. We coordinated closely with plumbers and electricians to ensure the sink was functional within a few days and the oven ready for use soon after.
The worktops were finished on-site with Rubio Monocoat, an excellent choice for adding color to wood. In this case, a dark stain was used. Oak, being an open-grain wood, absorbs the oil in a unique way—the dark stain settles into the grain, creating depth. As the excess is wiped away, it leaves behind an aged, textured look that beautifully complements the overall design.
Kitchen under renovation with unfinished cabinets, tools, and equipment on the countertop, wooden floor, large window with outside view.
Kitchen under renovation with wooden countertops, gray cabinets, tools on the counter, hardwood floors, and arched ceiling.