Victorian Kitchen Renovations

Converting your charming Victorian kitchen into the ultimate modern kitchen requires both flair and restraint. Some of the best ideas to create this perfect space feature:

• A splash of colour

It’s impactful while being easy on the wallet. 

Adding a coat of fresh paint can have a dramatic effect on the overall look of your kitchen. Be it on the walls, the cabinets, or the shelves, bold hues and warm tones can help define the space while giving it a visual upgrade.

• Add texture and patterns

Victorian kitchens generally featured easy-to-clean surfaces such as worktops and lower walls. Building on this concept, while combining texture and convenience, is a great way to add more depth to the design and space. 

Tiling the backsplash, adding patterned wallpaper, panelling the walls, or even creating an exposed brick wall; all help create a unique aesthetic that is both beautiful and functional.

• Upgrade the kitchen island

Unlike most modern kitchens which have a central open space, Victorian kitchens were designed inward towards a central worktable. And while this worktop may be affixed or freestanding, its use can be wide-ranging and full of possibilities.

Upgrading it into an efficient workspace with open shelves and kitchen stools on the side helps transform this worktop into a modern kitchen island that ties in the entire room.

• Make it metallic

Known for its brass faucets and copper fittings, Victorian kitchens made the most of the metals. And you should too! 

Adding a metallic touch to cabinet door pulls or light fixtures, or simply polishing off the brass brackets, could be the perfect way to lend the kitchen a sleek elegance and bold finish.

• Add a pantry (or breakfast nook)

If you have the space, think about adding freestanding furniture that doubles as a pantry for extra storage. Arrange a few chairs around, and voila, you have created a simple but functional nook for grabbing a quick breakfast on hurried mornings.

The cost of kitchen renovations in Victorian homes depends on a number of factors. Namely:

• The size of the kitchen
• The design/ complexity of the renovation
• Location
• Groundwork/ Installations
• Building materials
• Fittings and fixtures
• Specialists’ fees

For example, a relatively simple renovation involving the installation of roof lights and bi-folding doors to create a brighter space may be cost-effective; whereas an extensive renovation which includes the installation of the latest fittings and appliances would be more costly. As such, the cost of a kitchen renovation in London can range from £8,000 to £16,000.

The real question is why not? As tempting as it may be to DIY the kitchen renovation, the risk of getting it wrong is not worth the hassle of trying to get it right. 

While a kitchen renovation may seem like a simple project, insufficient planning, incorrect measurements, and i’ll-utilised resources can make a modest renovation into an expensive endeavour. 

This is especially true of period properties whose renovations involve a myriad of complex factors, all of which must fall in line perfectly to create your ideal space. A space that you will use every single day. A space that must therefore be both beautiful and functional, full of comfort and convenience. And a professional team can help you achieve exactly that.

From planning and designing the remodel in minute detail and applying for the requisite approvals to selecting the best materials and supervising the entire project. The experts do it all. 

And perhaps most importantly, the experts will help you avoid the mistakes and errors that may prove to be costly later on.

Being the foremost experts in extending and renovating Victorian and Edwardian properties, Good Design and Build are ideally suited to create the perfect kitchen renovation for your Victorian home.

From surveying the location and designing the renovation, securing the requisite approvals and managing the on-site work, we do it all.

Our incredible team includes architects, builders, technicians, and project managers. This enables us to oversee every aspect of the extension project from start to finish.

With decades of experience, unmatched expertise, and unparalleled skill, we create the best, bespoke kitchens of exceptional standards, which come backed by warranties.

We also go above and beyond to provide you with a stress-free experience that ensures you enjoy your new space which is the perfect blend of convenience and character.