STORI brings luxury and cohesion to open‑plan living, seamlessly connecting kitchens, living areas, and workspaces. With premium finishes, bespoke storage solutions, and thoughtfully designed layouts, each space combines style and functionality to create a sophisticated, effortless home environment.
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The Second Nature collection offers beautifully coordinated furniture for kitchens, bedrooms, and home‑offices, delivering tailor‑made style across your home. With a choice of on‑trend paint‑to‑order colours and rich timber finishes such as natural oak and walnut, each design blends classic and contemporary to create enduring elegance
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Novelle Kitchens offers a range of upmarket, traditionally inspired shaker-style kitchens with a modern twist. Each kitchen features carefully crafted detailing, quality materials, and a bespoke paint palette of 32 on-trend colours, from muted neutrals and greys to bold greens, blues, and vintage pinks ,creating a timeless, elegant space that combines classic style with everyday functionality.
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Beckermann Kitchens brings the precision and durability of German engineering to beautifully designed spaces made for modern family living. Each kitchen combines timeless style with exceptional quality and functionality, creating a space that’s elegant, reliable, and built to last.
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The kitchen is the focal point of the home, a multifunctional space that is an essential part of our daily lives. To ensure that you have a kitchen you’ll love for years to come, choosing the right style is crucial. However, with so many different styles to consider – from modern minimalism to rustic farmhouse – it can feel like a daunting task. A brand new kitchen is a significant purchase, so you don’t want to have to change it again before it is necessary.
If you are struggling to pick a direction for your kitchen design, we are here to help you make up your mind. There are a few key things to consider, so take a look at our tips below and don’t forget, you can always contact us if you need further guidance.
Firstly, it’s important to consider the shape and size of your space and decide on a layout for your new kitchen, as this will help inform the style. If you have a smaller kitchen for example, then you may wish to opt for frameless cabinets, clever storage systems and pale and reflective colours and materials to make it feel more light and airy. Take a look at our tips to choosing the perfect layout.
Take a look at kitchen design trends and styles online and in magazines to discover what resonates with you, and pull together the key themes that you are drawn to with a moodboard or Pinterest board. This will help to clarify your vision and provide a helpful starting point for your kitchen provider or designer too.
It makes sense to match your kitchen with the age and style of your house. If you live in a period country cottage for example, then a super sleek modern kitchen will likely feel out of place, but a shaker kitchen or rustic country style will be a better match. However, it might be that a certain style suits your home but not your personal tastes. If this is the case, then at Woollards of Mildenhall we can help you to strike a balance by adding elements of your individual style to make your kitchen feel like your own.
The style of your kitchen can impact the saleability of your property, so it’s important to consider your future plans in the design process. If you don’t plan on staying in your home for more than five years or you are renovating it to sell on, then consider a more timeless style that will appeal to future buyers. On the other hand, if this is your ‘forever home’, then you can afford to be open to some bolder, more eclectic design choices if you wish.
There’s a trove of kitchen styles to choose from. Shaker kitchens are a highly popular choice for those seeking a more traditional look, thanks to their timeless, classic aesthetic. This is a highly versatile style that can also work beautifully within a contemporary design. Keep it classic with wooden worktops and antique brass handles, or add a modern twist with granite or marble worktops and gold handles.
If you’re seeking a more pared-back and pristine space, then a contemporary, minimalist kitchen might be for you. A clever, unfussy design with clean lines and clever storage will be easy to maintain. Consider a handleless kitchen to give your kitchen a smooth and streamlined appearance – a great option for smaller spaces. You could also think about a slab kitchen, with frameless doors to create a simple and modern aesthetic, or a modern and sleek German kitchen.
Shaker Kitchen style.
German Kitchen style.
Still not sure which style to go for? Then a ‘transitional kitchen’ might be the answer. This is a bespoke kitchen featuring both traditional and more contemporary elements, so you get the best of both worlds.
Our experienced designers can work with you to help find the perfect balance between new and classic in your design.
There are some fundamental design elements to consider when it comes to the aesthetics of your space:
The different materials and finishes you choose for your cabinetry, worktops and flooring will have a huge impact on the overall look. Wood, such as oak or cherry, adds warmth and character; natural stone like granite and marble gives an elegant look, and laminate and gloss materials give a sleek and modern finish.
Make sure to think about durability and suitability to your lifestyle as well aesthetics. For example, if you have a young family (and children with sticky fingers!) then we would recommend resilient counters that will endure everyday wear, rather than glossier finishes that tend to need more wiping down.
Your choice of colour will help you to create the perfect atmosphere for your kitchen.
Opt for natural shades of green or blue for a calming feel, or go for a bold and vibrant colour like red for a sense of fun and energy. Muted neutrals are a failsafe, timeless option, or you might even consider an on-trend, dark and dramatic black paint finish. If you’re struggling to choose, then let us help you to pick the perfect shade for you.
Finally, the devil is in the detail so don’t forget those finishing touches such as lighting, tiles and handles. They may seem like minor details, but they are actually integral to the overall design and aesthetics of the room and will really bring your design together.
Your choice of colour will help you to create the perfect atmosphere for your kitchen.
Whatever your remodelling plans may be, we are here to help you to create a beautiful, functional, and personalised kitchen that you’ll enjoy for years to come. We understand that design decisions can be tricky, so our experienced team is on hand to help you every step of the way. If you’re still in need of design inspiration, come and chat with us at our showroom or contact us.