Luxury Kitchens: A Complete Guide

Luxury Kitchens Built by Simply Bespoke Kitchens | Designed for Discerning Homes

Imagine stepping into a kitchen where every surface, line and detail quietly whispers luxury. A kitchen created not only for culinary excellence but for living beautifully. A luxury kitchen is more than high end cabinetry or premium worktops. It’s a reflection of personal taste, exceptional craftsmanship as well as considered designs that elevates your entire home.

At Simply Bespoke Kitchens, we specialise in designing and building bespoke luxury kitchens for discerning clients across Essex and the South East. Whether your vision leans toward modern minimalism or timeless shaker elegance. This guide will walk you through the materials, principles and personalisation options that define true kitchen luxury.

What Truly Makes Luxury Kitchens ?

Luxury in kitchen design isn’t about being loud or ostentatious. It’s about harmony, function and detail. A luxury kitchen is:

• Entirely bespoke: Not adapted from templates, but made to order for your space, lifestyle and tastes.

• Material-rich: Featuring real hardwoods, natural stone, hand-painted finishes and artisanal finishing touches.

• Highly functional: Designed to enhance the flow of your daily life, cooking as well as entertaining.

• Crafted to last: Built by hand with longevity in mind. Cabinetry that ages beautifully and performs flawlessly.

Key Elements of Luxury Kitchen Design

1. Bespoke Cabinetry

True luxury begins with cabinetry that fits like a glove. At Simply Bespoke Kitchens every door, drawer and panel is created for your project. Crafted from solid oak, walnut or ash and tailored to your needs.

We specialise in:

• In-frame shaker kitchens with traditional joinery

• Handleless modern kitchens with seamless finishes

• Custom drawer inserts, hidden compartments and larder towers

2. Show Stopping Kitchen Islands

A well designed kitchen island is often the social and visual centrepiece of a luxury kitchen. Whether it includes a wine chiller, induction hob, seating area or storage. We create islands that are as beautiful as they are useful.

3. Luxury Worktops

Choosing the right work surface is a cornerstone of kitchen design. Here are some of the most sought-after materials:

Materials & Finishes That Define Luxury Kitchens

• Painted in any shade: From Farrow & Ball heritage hues to custom blended tones

• Brushed brass & nickel hardware: Elegant touches that elevate design subtly

• Glass & stone splashbacks: Bringing texture and light into the space

• Solid timber drawer boxes: Dovetail joints and high-quality runners ensure strength and smooth motion

Blending Beauty and Functionality

Luxury kitchens are not a showroom piece. It’s a lived-in, working heart of the home. That’s why our kitchens are:

• Designed around how you live—cooking, entertaining, storing, working

• Optimised for storage—pantries, deep drawers, integrated appliances

• Planned for flow—ensuring seamless movement from prep to plate

• Layered in lighting—task, mood and architectural lighting that elevates the entire experience

Integrated Technology & Smart Design Within Luxury Kitchens

Modern luxury is also about convenience without clutter. Our kitchens include:

• Touchless taps and voice-controlled lighting

• Hidden sockets as well as wireless charging stations

• Built-in coffee machines and smart app controlled ovens

• Eco-friendly appliances that reduce energy without compromise

Personalisation: The True Mark of Luxury

At Simply Bespoke Kitchens, no two kitchens are ever alike. We collaborate with you or your interior designer or architect. We do this to craft a design that’s utterly personal.

Some of our bespoke kitchen features we’ve created include:

• A hidden drinks station with glass racks and mood lighting

• A coffee corner concealed behind bi-fold doors

• A walk-in pantry with curved oak shelves and built-in appliances

• A media wall connecting kitchen and living zones seamlessly

Classic Kitchens or Modern Kitchens? We Do Both.

• Classic luxury kitchens: That feature in-frame cabinetry, stone flooring and a timeless charm.

• Modern luxury kitchens: That lean towards clean lines, handleless units and high-gloss finishes.

Our portfolio spans both—allowing you to choose or blend what fits your home.

Serving Essex’s Most Discerning Homes

We design and build luxury kitchens across Chelmsford, Colchester, Dunmow, Brentwood, Billericay, Bishop’s Stortford, Loughton and beyond.

Clients choose Simply Bespoke Kitchens for:

• Our craftsmanship

• Our reputation for discretion and detail

• Our fully project-managed service—including building works, plumbing, electrics, and finishing

Ready to Begin Your Luxury Kitchens Journey?

If you’re dreaming of a kitchen that’s more than just a place to cook. A space that reflects your taste, values and lifestyle—we’d love to talk.

Speak to us or visit our Essex design studio by appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions  about Luxury Kitchens

Q: What’s the typical cost of a luxury kitchen?
A: Our fully bespoke kitchens typically start from £35,000. Most luxury kitchens ranging from £50,000–£100,000+ depending on size, materials and specification.

Q: How long does a luxury kitchen project take?
A: From an initial consultation to installation most of our luxury projects take between 10–14 weeks.

Q: Can I customise every detail?
A: Absolutely. From the cabinet height to the paint colour, everything is made-to-order bespoke for you.

Q: Do you handle building works as well?
A: Yes—we offer a fully project-managed service including all associated works: building, electrics, plumbing, flooring and decorating.