Every Smith’s Kitchen is a Hand Painted Kitchen Farrow & Ball

When it comes to picking out a kitchen we feel the right question to ask you is “how are you going to use it”. Because we know life is centered on this principal space. A new hand paint kitchen Farrow & Ball are available in over 130 elegant colours, but planning can take time, lots of decisions and raise many practical questions.

We have a team of highly trained, experienced and dedicated craftsmen. The combined experience they have spans decades, their devotion to excellence and not missing a single detail is how we build the very finest hand painted kitchen cabinets. All our kitchens are designed side by side with the customer. Smith’s Bespoke Kitchens are built to last. Each cabinet is guaranteed for 10 years. We not only meet your current lifestyles but your whole extended families for years. Our Farrow & Ball hand painted kitchens are manufactured using traditional carpentry practices, as in dowel locks and dove tail joints. We only use solid premium timber, you won’t find a single piece of chipboard or mdf in sight.

Our team of professional will take great care of your home, and our installation mangers and field designers will be on hand to guarantee that your kitchen fitting process goes smoothly. The process from beginning to end is scrutinized down to the finest detail, any alterations no matter how big or small can be resolved, ensuring you the customer is 100% satisfied with your new hand painted kitchen cabinets. Our only wish is to see your dream realised.

Let us create you hand painted kitchen Farrow & Ball. We will handcraft your bespoke kitchen, in virtually any colour you choose. Farrow & Ball have over 132 colors for you to choose from. Click here for information on our colour range.

Check out our videos to see some of our hand painted kitchens. The why not give us a call to arrange a no obligation home consultation

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Contemporary Kitchen Ideas With Colour

A good idea to remember, is mixing white (or off white), and dark cabinets made from stone (granite or marble) and stainless steel appliances would look great in your contemporary kitchen design. Trying to keep your kitchen and countertops clutter free can be challenging. Adding pantries is a good idea for storing extra accessories or appliances out of sight. A great idea for drawer and door hardware is brushed silver, a very fine texturing process.

How about an island that complements the colour scheme of the cabinets and countertops of your kitchen design. To make your island a centrepiece of the kitchen, try using stools made of any shiny metal such as chrome or steel.

Another important part of your design should be the flooring. Plain white marble or gray slate tiles will bring together the finished look of the contemporary kitchen design. Another contemporary kitchen idea is to add a few accent colours, maybe a canister set that in vibrant orange or even a few bright green hand towels. Do you have a painting you like or maybe a drawing your children did? These could also be good to use for a colour burst, without losing the modern feel.

Country feel

Do you like a country feel to your kitchen? Why not incorporate that experience in to your kitchen? You can blend the new and old to create a rustic country contemporary kitchen design, with hand crafted details throughout. With new modern appliances and lots of natural wood, your kitchen concepts can run wild.

What is important to you?

Do you want the layout to include a large cooking space, open space for entertain friends and family, or to see the children as they play. The beauty of bespoke handmade kitchen is that you can have precisely what you want. Any colour, any style, Franke and Smeg appliances, the choices are endless. So what’s on your wish list?

As you’ll discover your new contemporary kitchen design is only constrained by your imagination and creativity. Why not give us a call today, we’d love to pop over and chat about your ideas, measure up and help you plan the kitchen of your dreams.

Why not pop down to our showroom today or book a free home consultation with one of our kitchen designers

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Whether you are looking for modern, contemporary, luxury or a rustic fitted bedroom furniture, Smiths Bespoke Interiors will work closely with you to deliver your dream bedroom.

We Have Complied This List To Help You Decide On The Merits Of Fitted Bedroom Furniture

1 Bespoke Design

Fitted Bedroom furniture can be custom made for your room, no matter if you room is a standard square, oval or some unusual matrix of nooks and crannies, fitted bedrooms can be crafted to accommodate any shape and space you require.

2 Maximise Space

Floor to ceiling height. No more dust on top of the wardrobes from an opening from the top to ceiling. You can say bye-bye to spiders hiding in the webs of corners of the walls and furniture.

3 Unlimited Material & Colours

Bespoke fitted bedroom furniture can be produced with adornments made from an array of materials, such as glasses, marble, mirror, stainless steel, wood grains or hand painted in over 130 Farrow & Ball colours. These are just a few possibilities. Now is the time to let you imagination run wild.

4 Storage

Storage for all your blankets, bed sheets, clothes or anything else you may need to be stored is no longer a problem. We can customise cupboards, furniture and shelving in any size and dimensions, limited only by the room size. You may even want in integrated a safe for the valuables. Practically anything is possible. If you can imagine it, we can probably build it.

5 Extra Under-Bed Storage

Fitted beds allow for storage of your shoes, money, important papers, large collectables, toys, video games or you may want to include a secret door to your hidden treasure. Even the headboard can  be made to provide extra storage.

6 Personal Style & Design

Fitted Bedroom Furniture is a great way to make a style impression on family and friends alike. Remember this is your own personalised design, so let your imagination go wild.

7 Hand Crafted To Any Shape Or Size

Fitted Bedroom Furniture is tailored to the room size and shape. You’re fitted bedrooms may include a wardrobe that has a one very small door and three large ones or you may think three extra-large doors and two drawers work best for you.  May be you have an peculiar angled ceiling or unusually shaped windows its sill not a problem. All of your wishes can be incorporated into your fitted bedroom furniture design.

 8 Affordability & Value

Your bedroom design can be as simple or elaborate as your budget and taste allows. So rather than get stuck with a standard off the shelf bedroom furniture suite, design your own bedroom in whatever size, shape, wood or colour you want  All of our handmade furniture is crafted using traditional carpentry techniques from solid hardwood. Each piece is robust and guaranteed for 10 years.

At the beginning we asked you a few questions. Have you answers and consideration of fitted bedroom furniture changed?  Hopefully you can see the advantages. A fitted bedroom is a great way to express your creative side and design a bedroom that can grow with you and the family.

If you planning on selling your home, than fitted bedrooms are a great way to add value to your home. But remember fitted furniture is not limited to the bedroom. We hope you’ve enjoyed this article and it’s inspired your next fitted furniture project.

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Modern kitchen colours should be bright and bold

With black stainless steel being the new standard for kitchen appliances, brighter and bolder colours are essential to prevent the room from being too dark and uninviting. In a kitchen, there is often the temptation to go for muted and neutral colours because of the need to disguise stains and marks. However, taking a chance on some brighter colours will add extra dimensions to your kitchen. For example, if you choose a brighter yellow shade, it will create extra light in the room and accent the decor. Brighter colours naturally stimulate a cheerful atmosphere in the kitchen. Brighter reds and greens also change the light palette of your kitchen in a way which inspires fun, whether you are doing dishes or entertaining friends in the kitchen

If you are a fan of darker colours to help thwart discoloration, you should choose shades which accent the cool, dark tones. For example, using a darker shade of blue will both give stain resistance and a chic colour to marvel at inside your home. Lighter blues are often tempting as a compromise between bright and smear concealment but you lose the essence of the blue with darker appliances in your kitchen and natural lighting from your windows. Darker reds are great if you have dark-stained cabinets or tables.

Using modern kitchen colours is a risk, so if you are unsure, you can always create an accent wall as a layer of adjustment for you as you further consider how to create your ideal kitchen. It is always more work to remove something you don’t like than to add little flares of creativity which you do.

The key to the modern kitchen is manipulating the flow of light to create different energy. Especially with the change to darker appliances, you need to rethink the way you utilize modern kitchen decor and colours in order to create a welcoming space. Too much light with your paint colours and you will create an challenging space, too little light and your guests will feel like they are eating in a cave when in your kitchen. Incorporating colour requires an expansion of your colour palette. If you take these risks and plan carefully, you can have your dream kitchen.

All Smiths Kitchens are hand painted in Farrow & Ball with over 130 colours to choose from, your imagination can run wild

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Aside from a living room or maybe a bedroom, the kitchen is the room most people think of as a place to show off the latest interior fashions. Have you ever been lucky enough to design your own kitchen, incorporating the on-trend amenities? What was that years must haves? Was it a slate floor or perhaps a bright colour that was in for the season.

Shaker Style Kitchens And The Religious Origins

In England in the 8th century there was a religious organisation and people named “United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing”, this group in the early part of the 20th century, migrated in large numbers to the U.S.A.

They were outstanding craftsmen who used their hands to fashion furniture, while shunning materialism. The style they created by hand, later came to be known as the modern Shaker style kitchen or Shaker style doors.

Artistry And Simplicity Is What It Is All About

As you can image people started talking about the craftsmanship of the Shaker style doors and furniture, and the popularity spread as it became known thru out the U.S. The robust, minimalist, wooden shaker style cabinets of today are similar to Scandinavian design. Their design includes basic panelling and clean lines. This is why Shaker style has become a style that never goes out of date. Shaker style looks great in modern and classic kitchens, or indeed any style you may prefer.

Do You Have A Traditional Or Contemporary Style? If You Said Yes Than This Next Part Is For You.

A Shaker style kitchen is an outstanding design that works great in any home. If you have a contemporary style it works and yet amazingly, if it’s more traditional the concept still looks great. Shaker doors and kitchens work in many homes. If you are unsure of what look and feel you want for your next kitchen, then remember to consider shaker. The astonishing craftsmanship makes it easy to elevate the style to the top of your list and you can be reassured as the homeowner that your Shaker style kitchen, will be remain in vogue for many years to come.

Shaker Style Kitchen With A Modern Twist

Historically, shaker had been made with American robust hardwood, that had been treated and stained, not painted with varnish and some may have had  brass handles.

But nowadays designers have gone with a modern twist. Many new Shaker style kitchen cabinets have a stainless steel lining, and can be found these days with a granite or concrete counter attached to them. Another great choose is oak inspired with Scandinavian accents. With all the seemingly endless array of styles available, one may find that shaker design kitchens are never outdated. Original is still the best!

If you are not sure of Shaker style doors and cabinetry, check us out or range of Shaker style kitchen cabinets at Smiths Bespoke Interiors, or why not pop down to our showroom at 74A Brynymor Road, Swansea, SA1 4JJ.

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We’ve put together some inspirational modern kitchen ideas to get the ball rolling.

Earthy Colour Schemes

A lot of modern kitchens nowadays have large windows looking out into their gardens. If you’re lucky enough to live in a luxury home that boasts this kind of beautiful view while you cook, then why not invite nature in with some earthy colours? Whites, light browns, greens and blacks fit perfectly with an earthy-themed kitchen that promotes harmony, balance and tranquillity. Colour schemes are important to set the mood, and earth colours are the perfect complement to a kitchen that overlooks the garden.

Inspired Minimalism

Minimalism is one of the hottest design trends of the modern age. It’s about living with less so that your rooms are free of clutter–but we all know that clutter is impossible to completely remove. While the minimalist lifestyle isn’t for everyone, the idea of minimalist design appeals to a great number of people. The key is to have plenty of concealed storage. Flush cabinets built into your kitchen island, sleek cupboards that meld perfectly with your walls, and sliding drawers that are difficult to tell apart from the kitchen counters. These are just some of the inspired minimalist modern kitchen ideas that you can utilise in your home.

Seamless Countertops and Walls

A beautiful design idea that has been sweeping modern kitchens lately is the seamless transition between countertop and kitchen wall. By using beautifully patterned stones such as granite and marble, it’s possible to create a smooth and sleek countertop that stretches from the countertop up to the walls until it hits the kitchen cabinets. This can get expensive because you’re using a lot of stone compared to just using it for countertops, but it’s well worth it for the beautiful effect it creates.

Serve Your Guests in Style

The kitchen island has long been used as a breakfast table and most of the dining experience is moved to the dining table. However, by adding a few barstools and potentially extending the size of your kitchen island, you could cook in style to entertain your guests during a dinner party. To kick it up a notch, why not install a Japanese-style grill in your kitchen island to serve up food fresh and hot to your guests as they watch your skills. It’s certainly a modern way to entertain dinner party guests and they’ll love the mix and entertainment–they no longer have to be separated!

Check out our previous article: Modern Kitchen Design Origins 

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Materials For Bespoke Bathroom Cabinets

Bathrooms experience significant wear and tear and it’s essential to select materials that can endure heat, water and excess humidity. Be careful of employing veneers, as they have a tendency to peel eventually. Solid hardwood is the best choice for durability and can be hand finished in practically any colour, style and finish.

Cabinetry Doors, Accessories and Hardware

Door style and ornamental augmentations accentuate the appearance of bathroom cabinetry. Doors could be flush fitted or incorporate a concave or convex middle panel which is usually squared, curved or rounded.

Drawers and doors in most cases appear best when closely matched or exactly the same. The same is true of hardware, such as hinges and door knobs. It’s crucial to give careful consideration to each of these things as a whole before making a decision. Nevertheless bathroom cabinetry isn’t just about aesthetics. Take into consideration accessories for convenience. Bespoke bathroom cabinets provide a wealth of capabilities, for instance integrated hair dryer compartments with electric power fitted inside.

Bespoke Bathroom Cabinet and Vanity Styles

First consider what you’ll want to store in the cabinets before making a decision on design. A two sink vanity provides more storage space, whilst a narrow vanity permits more floor space. The latest trend is bespoke designed vanities suspended above the floor. These show off much more floor underneath, creating a more substantial perception of space.

Take a look at our client projects for some bathroom inspiration

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Personalizing the kitchen island design makes it possible for you to decide which particular jobs the island has got to carry out to ensure the remainder of the kitchen function efficiently

Employ a specialist to help you sort through the countless kitchen design choices as you develop your unique bespoke kitchen island, from worktop materials to additional integrated solutions such as a sink, cooking burners, under-counter refrigerator or perhaps warming drawers. Consider which kind of space saving attributes your kitchen island ought to include. To illustrate, would island seating, eradicate the necessity for a dining table? Likewise, under-counter refrigerator may overcome the need for a large American style refrigerator.

Granite Bespoke Kitchen Islands

Amongst the most favoured of worktop options, granite is a traditional preference for house owners that are picking out a bespoke kitchen island design. Despite the fact that it can be more costly, g is heat and scrape resistant, which makes it a robust kitchen island solution

Granite is available in an array of colours, from rich and creamy white to darker textured styles. The much lighter tones of granite usually match well with darker island cabinetry, just like cherry wood. Conversely, a darker coloured or black granite will produce a spectacular effect when positioned on top of a brilliant white or lighter coloured wood.

Bear in mind, if you pick a granite kitchen island it needs to be periodically treated to maintain its dazzling beauty. Wash surfaces with a simple soap and water mix every week and routinely inspect the surface for damage. Abnormal discolorations and scratching would necessitate the assistance of a specialist.

Irrespective of the materials you choose or the functions the bespoke kitchen island is designed to deliver, ensure that the style is consistent with the general appearance of your kitchen.

Wide range of granite, slate, stone and hardwood counter tops available at our showroom

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Modern design began during the first world war and typically showcased flat surfaces, geometrical shapes and virtually no embellishment or adornments. Modern kitchen cabinetry, for instance, is characterised by a virtually seamless and simplistic style, including minimal handles, flush doors and flat surfaces. Today, modern kitchen design ideas belongs to a broader phenomena adopting mid-century contemporary style and furniture, which brought stronger aspects and curvature to the kitchen design world. Commonly acknowledged as originating in the Scandinavian nations in the mid 20th century, has now been integrated in modern kitchen concepts.

While conventional kitchen variations highlight organic materials for cabinetry, worktops, floor coverings and furniture, modern kitchen designs deviate from this aesthetic, in many cases showcasing synthetic substances such as laminate flooring, ceramics and formed plastics. Not that contemporary kitchens are unable to or shouldn’t showcase man made elements, in fact, for the most part they do.

Accessories and alternative design can enhance a contemporary kitchen layout. Cabinet doors might be substituted with frosted glazing or a wooden veneer to produce a modern look. Kitchen appliances are available in daring colours and distinct designs that may be more at home on a ‘Star Trek’ show.

Floor coverings in modern kitchens have the tendency to conform to the general visual, sticking to the sleek lines and comparable simplicity identifiable in the wider design concept. Floor tiling or back-splashes made from slate or granite are commonplace.

Ultimately, furniture options can make a great difference to any modern kitchen design. Dining tables, chairs and other seating options are supplied in an plethora designs. Materials such as natural wood, synthetics and alloy are utilised in both contemporary or commercial design, in many cases boasting striking and vibrant tones that can provide fantastic aesthetic appeal to any unique and effective modern kitchen design ideas.

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Stay away from heat and light

Wood naturally contains an astonishing level of moisture. Conserving correct levels of moisture is critical to the maintenance of quality handmade wood furniture. Subsequently, place wooden furniture clear of heating outlets, hearths or radiators. Refrain from storing wood furniture in your attic, where temperature and moisture levels fluctuate extensively from summer time to the winter season. Try to avoid positioning furniture in locations that are in direct sunlight, that may fade furniture; use curtains or blinds to protect against the sun light.

Safeguard from damage

Daily life can be stressful on handmade wood furniture. Humidity from glasses can leave rings, whereas the temperature of hot dishes can damage the wood finish completely. Provide coasters for beverages and make use of trivets to hold very hot dishes. Always use place mats and tablecloths to shield dining tables from spillages or scratches.

Clean carefully

Sometimes, wood furniture will need heavy cleaning. To get rid of the film from cigarette smoke, stir a mixture of oil soap and water as directed on the packet. Moisten a natural sponge with oil soap and squeeze any excess water. Delicately rub the furniture to release marks. Using a clean sponge soaked in clean water, squeeze at all excess water and carefully sponge the area. Finally, dry the furniture with a clean cloth.

Dust furniture frequently with a hardly damp microfiber cloth. Refrain from using a feather dust cloth, as a damaged quill can scrape and harm sensitive finishes. Remember, dusting wood with a dry cloth can damage the surface, therefore gently sprinkle your cloth with water or dusting agent. You should never spray furniture directly, as excess spray can impart an unwanted film.

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