The project in detail
A kitchen restoration done properly, starting with removing old wallpaper and preparing the walls. The walls were cleaned, sanded, sealed, and lightly skimmed where needed before repainting, then undercoated and finished with Johnstone's Acrylic Durable Matt, mixed to Farrow & Ball's 'James White': a subtle, timeless shade that lifts the whole space without drawing attention to itself. The ceiling was finished in Dulux Brilliant White Matt emulsion for a crisp, clean backdrop. All the woodwork, including doors and windows, was painted in Benjamin Moore's 'Chantilly Lace', a reliable, refined white that we return to time and again for good reason. The kitchen cabinets were primed with Benjamin Moore Stix, then top-coated in 'Swiss Coffee' on the uppers and 'Antique Jade' on the lowers, a combination that gives the kitchen real depth and character while keeping the overall feel fresh and considered. For this particular customer, the handles and hinges were also replaced. The customer vacated the property to give the team working space; this was an exceptional, customer-specific improvement rather than part of our standard service. The result is a kitchen that looks genuinely new without having been replaced.
