An Award And A New Kitchen

Sandi, this is for you.............






















I have decieded at that I should really post some images of my kitchen...Carols Kitchen....for sandimcbride.blogspot.com/











So this is it from all angles.


I wanted a plain Skaker style of kitchen...easy to keep clean ! And this one is quite plain and is made by 'Plain English' who I have to say, to date have been the best kitchen cabinate makers that I have ever used.











It is hand painted in Farrow & Ball Off White. The handles are hammered metal and hand made, not screwed into place as one would expect but were nailed into position. This did worry me, as I thought they may work loose. They haven't and they look great and do a perfect job.











I have a very clever hubby........who said that we will re-use the grantite already in my kitchen.

Impossible.......all the kitchen designers said. But he insisted, saying that, if when we removed it from the old cupboards it broke, we would then buy new granite.





Well with the help of 5 very strong men, it was removed and carefuuly placed in the garden and then put back after the units has been fitted. We did have to order two new pieces where the Aga stands, as the cooker that was there before was much smaller and closer to the wall. This saved us a over two thousand!




The units are made from Peachwood, which so I am told is very hard.




I did not want tiles this time, just for change really. So the walls were re-plastered and painted in Farrow & Ball Modern Emulsion - which is the only paint that we will now use. It is completely washable and does not stain, brillaint paint.

I still have to put up the black iron curtain pole above the window, this had been left as I did not know if I wanted curtains or blinds or some sort.


I have made up my mind and want curtains; so just have to decide on material. Any suggestions welcome!




I would have prefered a bulter sink, but as we were using the original granite had no choice but to keep the same stainless steel sink. It does go well as I have the big American style fridge freezer.
Sophie if you are reading this, note the Primrose tea pot, I had to buy this as I remember my teachers all drinking from this design and it brought back happy school memories.

We have solid oak floor boards which run thoughout the whole of the downstairs, except for the lounge where I had to have a fitted wool carpet for extra warmth, nobody is ever allowed in this room with shoes on.

A must in my new litchen was a big larder this time. I would have liked a proper walkin pantry but there was not enough space.

The kitchen is part of the house which is very open plan. The kitchen, dinning room and family sitting room are all in one large open plan area. We are all in this room most of the time, including the two dogs or if my daughter Katie is visiting three dogs. I spend a fair bit of time in the study now.......blogging ! {"_"}

I hope that you enjoy the tour.




I will do a follow up when the new curtains are hung. The Bunting is for Nigella and was another Ebay purchase.

My wine..........which I do not drink as the headaches are just not worth it. I have decided I am best sticking to a couple of Gin & Tonics !
Cheers all x