Members' favourites: 31 bespoke kitchen designs by members of The List
The kitchen is the beating heart of the home - a space where culinary experimentation and daily life come together. When designing this essential room, thoughtful consideration can help to transform the space from merely functional into something much more special. To begin, it is important to reflect on your household's needs, this understanding is essential for creating the right layout for your space, whether you're looking to create a convivial open-plan design or something more intimate like a galley or L-shaped kitchen.
Storage, the unsung hero of many rooms in your house, keeps work surfaces free of clutter while also making sure all ingredients are easily accessible. Concealed appliances, bespoke cabinetry, and, if you are lucky enough to have the space, larders are great ways of keeping daily essentials discreetly close by. Which materials to use, particularly for the counter tops and back splash, is also an essential consideration when designing a kitchen. You want to pick something that is both beautiful and durable. From quartz and marble to timber and polished concrete, there is no shortage of materials to choose from.
Some of our favourite bespoke kitchen designs from members of The List by House & Garden reside in this gallery, from the bold and colourful to the chic and minimalist. If you find a design you like be sure to click the button underneath the caption to learn more about the studio that designed it on their List profile.
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1/31Humphrey Munson
Humphrey Munson's Nickleby kitchen is positioned within the centre of the house, providing views of the kitchen gardens and rolling countryside on one side, and the beautiful lake on the other. At either end of the kitchen, which is perfectly symmetrical, is a walk-in pantry and a walk-in china room, a practical solution that helps the kitchen feel sleek and uncluttered.
2/31Artichoke
Inspired by a previous Artichoke commission, the longstanding, private client knew the expert team of designers, architects and makers possessed a unique ability to transform this now remarkable kitchen in Hamburg, Germany. Every detail is considered to blend history, functionality and aesthetics seamlessly. Like so many of Artichoke’s projects, the brief was to create a space that feels like it has always belonged and that will remain for generations to come.
3/31Lauren Elaine Interiors
This glamorous kitchen is from Lauren Elaine Interiors' project in the suburbs of Chicago. It features Calacatta marble countertops and matching backsplashes, as well as vintage-inspired, oversized pendants from Ann-Morris New York.
Paul Massey4/31Nicola Harding & Co
After an artful redesign by Nicola Harding & Co, the interiors of this glorious riverside house now have a sense of flow and an easy elegance perfectly suited to a weekend family home. The kitchen’s colour palette was kept deliberately calm with many different greens that echo the views of the garden.
5/31Pluck
Colour is the name of the game in this bright and beautiful kitchen by Pluck. Earthy flooring and furnishings offset the coral and aqua cabinetry, making it a joyful space to cook and eat.
6/31Joel Bugg Furniture & Spaces
Kitchens designed by Joel Bugg have an enduring style, crafted with sympathy to the architecture of a home to harmonise effortlessly with the space they occupy.
This hand-painted kitchen includes a dividing bookcase sleeved into the fabric of the building to separate the kitchen and dining spaces.
paul raeside7/31K&H Design
A Parisian brasserie-style kitchen in Notting Hill by K&H Design, with a bespoke island topped with green Pyrolave taking centre stage. Additionally, the scheme features a mosaic floor inspired by a Parisian bistro; a stylish yet hardworking solution for their client's busy family.
8/31Kitchen Architecture
Kitchen Architecture mixes vintage and contemporary aesthetics to create timeless spaces. Fixtures and fittings ensure that practical accessories are close at hand, adding a stylish touch while complementing the clean lines of the space.
Sarah Griggs9/31Claire Welsh Design
The team behind Claire Welsh Design has breathed new life into this timber lodge on the Skibo Estate. Each room features a thoughtful layout and layered design that nods sympathetically to its Highland setting. The deep green colour used in the kitchen echoes the colours found in the surrounding landscape.
10/31Higham Furniture
Higham Furniture brings together functionality and aesthetic pleasure to make stunning and practical kitchens. This traditional painted kitchen, featuring a central island with a glossy arctic cream granite work surface, answered the brief perfectly for the client, who wanted an American-style kitchen in their London home.
11/31Armac Martin
Armac Martin's smart brass finishes give this rustic kitchen a contemporary edge. Specialising in brass cabinet hardware and accessories crafted to the client's specification, the company's collections range from timeless to modern and everything in between.
Robin Quarrelle12/31Rascal & Roses
This quirky new build features many original materials from the farmhouse that stood in its place. Rascal & Roses used the original parquet flooring from the dining room to create a new worktop for the kitchen island. The aged brass splashback and hardware work perfectly with the cabinets in Fenwick & Tilbrook's Aged Copper.
Ellen Christina Hancock13/31Design & That
Soft, earthy hues and a thoughtful selection of furniture give this extended London townhouse, designed by Design & That, a modern spin that is in keeping with its architecture. Solid oak cabinetry and Calacatta Oro marble bring warmth and texture to the house's kitchen.
14/31Hux
Hux designs contemporary kitchens with a timeless feel. The talented team work with an innovative materials palette, covering antique brass to contemporary nanotech composites.
Christopher Horwood15/31Virginia White Collection
This Hampstead Heath mansion flat provided the ideal fresh start for designer Virginia White, of Virginia White Collection, who wanted a new home with fewer superfluous rooms but enough wall space to display her extensive art collection. The kitchen cabinets are painted in Edward Bulmer's 'Jonquil' and the chequerboard floor tiles are from Fired Earth.
16/31Smallbone
Handcrafted in the depths of the Wiltshire countryside, Smallbone's custom-fitted furniture is perfectly designed for individual spaces. From cupboard handles to carefully crafted shelves, each and every detail is thought through with care and precision.
17/31Studio 18
To add additional natural light to the kitchen from Studio 18's Southfields project incorporated the utility cupboards were incorporated as part of the kitchen design, making the space feel larger and making the corners feel brighter.
Richard Powers18/31Kathryn M. Ireland
Kathryn M. Ireland created this beautiful kitchen in Southern California, which is minimal with a contemporary edge. The central island provides ample storage for cooking essentials while also providing a stylish place for guests to sit.
19/31Chamber Furniture
This light-filled space by Chamber Furniture blends contemporary elements with the traditional. Maximal storage can be found in the bespoke cabinetry, whilst the pendant lighting brings the focus of the room to the island.
20/31Guild Anderson
An adjoining pantry fitted out with sink, dishwasher, induction hob and two ovens enabled designers Guild Anderson to keep the main kitchen space uncluttered and bright in this Somerset manor house. Alcoves on each side of the Aga fit large cupboards, which open up to reveal a deep work surface.
Will Slater21/31HÁM Interiors
Using earthy colours and layers of antiques and textiles, HÁM Interiors transformed this once-pokey cottage in Cornwall into a charming holiday rental. In the kitchen, a prep table-cum-island was designed for the middle of the space to help provide additional counter space.
22/31Johnny Grey Studios
Johnny Grey Studios’ multi-glazed, handmade tiles were made in collaboration with Alex Zdankowicz for this kitchen in St Ives.
michael j lee23/31Kathy Marshall Design
“I'll never run out of inspiration when it comes to white kitchens: the look is clean, crisp and timeless,” says Kathy Marshall Design.
24/31Oakley Moore Interior Design
Oakley Moore Interior Design was involved in every detail of the renovation and extension of this house in Fulham, providing interior architectural services and interior design and decoration.
25/31Vaughan Design and Development
This townhouse Shaker-style kitchen by Vaughan Design & Development features fluted glass cupboard panels, bringing texture and interest to the space.
26/31N&K Interiors
N&K Interiors combined a muted colour palette, simple furniture and clean lines to create a modern kitchen that is perfect for entertaining. Devol kitchen cabinets, beautiful copper worktops and Perrin & Rowe taps add warmth while a timber-clad ceiling, Zellige tiles, and oak flooring keep the room feeling bright and airy.
27/31Cor Domi
Meaning "heart of the home," Cor Domi is a bespoke joinery company specialising in the design and installation of custom kitchens and fitted furniture. The company's design philosophy is rooted in creating timeless spaces that avoid fleeting trends and instead reflect the client’s vision.
28/31Mhairi Coyle Design
Mhairi Coyle Design was tasked to create a warm and inviting hub with a good entertaining space for this country house. She kept the kitchen's existing layout and worktops but added a marble splashback to elevate the space and give it some polish. The leather mid-20th-century, industrial bar stools from Brownrigg give the room even more seating for when the client is hosting guests.
Michael Sinclair29/31Studio Atkinson
Susie Atkinson of Studio Atkinson’s family house in Hampshire reveals so much about what is important to her – rooms that are elegant but also personal and inviting. In the kitchen, Susie designed the polished steel and oak island, which was made by Rupert Bevan.
30/31Hetherington Newman
Hetherington Newman and Hamilford Design collaborated on this striking kitchen for a lakeside holiday home in the Cotswolds. A palette of warm earth tones, like the rich dark green used on the shaker-style cabinetry and paired with a custom-made bronzed canopy extractor by Hetherington Newman, which acts as a focal point of the space.
31/31Bulthaup
Clean lines and effortless symmetry are all part of Bulthaup's aesthetic, showcased in this sleek white kitchen. Their designers, working with architects, interior designers and customers, have the depth of knowledge and experience to provide a level of service and expertise that discerning clients, investing in a premium product expect.
