Project Job #1
Brighton — Bespoke Oak & Painted Kitchen
Oak veneer cabinetry and traditionally made tulipwood face frames, finished in a paint the client sourced themselves.
The project
This Brighton kitchen was created as a completely bespoke commission, combining the warmth and natural character of oak veneer cabinetry with traditionally constructed solid tulipwood face frames.
The main cabinetry was produced from carefully selected veneered oak and MDF, providing the stability and precision required for fitted furniture while retaining the appearance and feel of genuine timber throughout the kitchen.
Solid American tulipwood was used for the front framing. Its fine grain, stability and excellent finishing qualities make it particularly well suited to high-end painted cabinetry, allowing the framework to achieve a beautifully smooth and refined final appearance.
The client had sourced their own chosen paint for the project, allowing the finished kitchen to be coordinated precisely with the wider interior scheme. The cabinetry was prepared and finished with particular attention to the edges, joints and detailing so that the painted surfaces complemented the natural oak elements rather than disguising the craftsmanship beneath them.
- Job
- #1
- Location
- Brighton, East Sussex
- Materials
- Oak veneer, MDF and solid American tulipwood front frames
- Paint
- Client-sourced bespoke paint finish
- Workshop build
- Approximately 4 weeks
- Installation & finishing
- Approximately 2 weeks
- Overall programme
- Approximately 6 weeks
The build
From stripped room to finished kitchen
Craftsmanship
How long it took, and why
The kitchen spent approximately one month in the workshop, where the individual cabinets, frames and components were constructed and prepared ahead of installation.
A further two weeks were dedicated to fitting and painting on site, allowing the kitchen to be carefully installed, adjusted and finished within the room itself.
The result is a considered balance of natural oak and beautifully painted joinery — a kitchen designed specifically for its home rather than adapted from standard cabinetry.
Next step
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