Client Type: Residential homeowner

Location: Holmfirth

Brief: Create a light-filled, high-impact kitchen space with bespoke interior detailing

PROJECT GOALS

• Open up and modernise the existing kitchen layout
• Improve natural light and flow between kitchen and dining areas
• Deliver a high-end, luxurious finish with bespoke detailing
• Integrate a standout feature mantle as the focal point

CHALLENGES

• Confined and disconnected kitchen and dining spaces
• Lack of natural light and sense of openness
• Outdated design with limited architectural interest

SOLUTIONS PROVIDED

Interior Design by Smithson & Littlewood:

• Proposed a complete spatial reconfiguration: the kitchen and dining areas were flipped, allowing the kitchen to take full advantage of available light and layout potential
• Opening between the two spaces was widened to enhance flow and sightlines, creating a more connected, open-plan feel

Project Management & Bespoke Interiors by Smithson & Littlewood:

• Designed and installed a dramatic feature mantle, finished in Pompeian Ash, creating a strong visual anchor and adding architectural elegance
• A mirror was placed above the mantle to amplify natural light, deepen the space visually, and add atmosphere

DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS

Colour Palette:

• Pompeian Ash used on the mantle for depth and drama
• Dropped Cloth throughout the cabinetry and walls for a warm, timeless softness

Statement Feature:

• Custom mantle design, handcrafted and colour-matched
• Integrated lighting and mirrored element for added luxury

Layout Transformation:

• Kitchen relocated to former dining area, optimising space use and light
• Dining moved closer to the garden aspect, creating a more serene setting

RESULTS

• Significantly improved natural light and flow
• Created a high-end, bespoke kitchen-dining space with real architectural character
• Added aesthetic and material value to the property