THE MODERN CLASSIC

A CLASSIC FAMILY KITCHEN DEFINED BY SUBTLE LUXURY AND TIMELESS BALANCE

THE PROJECT

Located within a newly built family residence on Hampstead’s Winnington Road, this kitchen represents the seamless blend of architectural balance and timeless refinement. The owners envisioned a modern classic interior space, a kitchen design that’s quietly confident, tactile, and filled with natural light.

The ambition was to elevate everyday living through exceptional craftsmanship and understated luxury. The result is a serene, balanced classic kitchen that feels both contemporary and enduring, elegantly combining beauty, proportion and performance for family life.

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THE KITCHEN

Flooded with daylight from a central skylight above the island, the kitchen is composed with a quiet sense of order and symmetry. Each element is perfectly aligned, from the generous 3.7m island positioned directly beneath the skylight to the marble-clad mantle that anchors the space with sculptural presence.

The bespoke cabinetry is handcrafted with lay-on doors and recessed ledge handles, bringing a contemporary refinement to classic design. Soft pastel tones are enriched by the gentle patina of antique bronze mirror and the expressive veining of natural marble, while fluted glazed wall cabinets introduce lightness and texture, creating a beautifully layered composition.

A large statement kitchen island with luxury shaker kitchen cabinetry by Extreme Design.

MARBLE FEATURE MANTEL

This kitchen celebrates the beauty of authentic materials and crafted detailing. Calacatta Vaglioro marble, with its sweeping natural veining, continues throughout the design, wrapping the mantle, floating shelf, splashback and extractor hood to create a dramatic yet harmonious focal point.

Contrasting textures, including fluted glass, brushed brass, stained oak interiors and smooth pastel cabinetry, form a palette that is cohesive and layered. Every finish has been carefully curated for the way it interacts with light and texture, bringing depth and warmth to the design. Together, these elements define a modern expression of classic luxury that is refined, timeless and distinctly Extreme.

Cooker hood wrapped in Calacatta Vaglioro marble, with sweeping natural veining wrapping the mantle, floating shelf and splashback. Wolf cooker hood and Wolf integrated ovens in a classic yet modern shaker kitchen design. Bronze antique mirror splashback.

GLAZED WALL CABINETS

Lighting plays an integral role in the character of the space. Fluted glass wall cabinets frame the sink area, while soft lighting integrated in shelving and cabinetry creates a warm, soft glow. An antique mirror feature panel covers this entire wall, wrapping around the wall cabinets and extending behind the shelves.

As daylight fades, the cabinetry lighting evolves from a gentle clarity to bathe the kitchen in a luminous glow. The atmosphere softens, transforming the space into an inviting setting for conversation, dining and refined evening gatherings.

Fluted glass cabintery, bronze splashback, open-shelving and a brass tap.

Modern classic kitchen with timeless shaker cabinetry, Calacatta Vaglioro marble, bronze splashback and premium luxury kitchen appliances.

HANDCRAFTED & PERFECTLY PROPORTIONED

Every element of the design demonstrates craftsmanship and proportion. From the balanced cornicing to the precisely jointed cabinetry, each detail reinforces a sense of bespoke permanence.

Oak-lined drawers and stained timber interiors bring warmth and authenticity, while the substantial kitchen island provides a sculptural focal point and a natural gathering place for family life.

The generous proportions of the kitchen allow Wolf appliances sit seamlessly within the design without overwhelming it. Custom larger door sizes and an oversized statement cooker hood maintain visual harmony across the space.

BESPOKE CORNER PANTRY

Behind the serene façade of the kitchen design lies a world of hidden practicality. The full-height corner pantry conceals organised storage and worktop appliances behind an extra wide opening for easy access.

Every component is exquisitely crafted in natural oak and tailored to optimise space and workflow, combining beauty with intelligent functionality.

Bespoke full height oak-lined corner pantry and Wolf integrated ovens.

BRASS TAPS & FIXTURES

Brushed brass hardware and fittings provide a subtle highlight to the pastel cabinetry, their warm tone complementing the antique bronze mirror and soft marble veining. These metal details add depth and definition without overpowering the room’s serene atmosphere, demonstrating how restraint can be the ultimate expression of luxury.

A REFINED FAMILY KITCHEN IN HAMPSTEAD

This luxury bespoke kitchen design in Hampstead epitomises Extreme’s philosophy of creating spaces that are both exquisitely crafted and deeply personal. Every line, proportion and finish has been considered to achieve a sense of effortless balance.

A testament to collaboration, craftsmanship and the enduring appeal of timeless design, this kitchen is not only a centrepiece for family life but a reflection of refined luxury — an expression of modern classic elegance, perfectly tailored to contemporary family living.