Project Overview
Client: Private (Confidential)
Location: Waltham Forest, London
Sector: Residential
Service Type: Kitchen Design & Installation
Duration: 3 Weeks
Completion: 2025
This kitchen renovation project involved transforming an outdated cooking space into a modern, functional, and visually striking kitchen with premium finishes. The client wanted a clean, minimalist design, enhanced worktop durability, concealed storage, and a warm feature element to create contrast and character.
Project Objectives
- Create a modern, ergonomic kitchen optimised for daily cooking and hosting
- Introduce a warm, contemporary design with a bold splashback
- Improve functionality, layout efficiency, and appliance integration
- Install premium quartz worktops with long-term durability
- Upgrade plumbing, electrics, and overall kitchen infrastructure
- Deliver a low-maintenance, easy-to-clean working environmen
Scope of Works
1. Preparation & Structural Adjustments
- Full strip-out of old kitchen units, worktops, tiles, and flooring
- Repairs to walls, surfaces, and corners
- Levelling and preparation of all worktop and cabinet surfaces
- Plumbing and electrical isolation before installation
2. Cabinetry & Storage Installation
- Installation of high-gloss, custom-fit cabinetry
- Soft-close hinges and integrated handles
- Built-in appliance housings (oven, coffee station, blender cabinet)
- Smart internal storage optimisation to maximise available space
3. Worktops & Surfaces
- Installation of premium white quartz worktops
- L-shape wraparound design for seamless flow
- Extended breakfast bar with seating option
- Quartz window sill installed to match the worktop
- Precision cutting for sink, hob, tap fittings, and accessories
4. Tiling & Wall Finishes
- Installation of terracotta ceramic splashback tiles
- Careful positioning around sockets and vertical lines
- Clean edge alignment and consistent grout lines
- High-contrast visual effect to complement white cabinetry
5. Plumbing & Electrical
- New plumbing configuration for sink, dishwasher, and appliances
- Installation of modern mixer tap
- Electrical upgrades for induction hob, sockets, appliances
- Placement of LED downlights for bright, natural lighting
6. Final Fit & Detailing
- Silicone sealing and finishing touches
- Fine adjustments to cabinetry and doors
- Professional cleaning and full site handover
- Final inspection and client walkthrough
Challenges & Solutions
Challenge 1 — Unlevel Surfaces for Quartz Installation
Existing surfaces were uneven and unsuitable for heavy worktops.
Solution:
We re-levelled all supporting cabinetry and reinforced load-bearing areas to ensure a perfect quartz fit.
Challenge 2 — Tight Corner for Splashback Tiling
The window area required precision cutting of tiles to maintain symmetry.
Solution:
We measured and cut each tile individually, ensuring a clean alignment around edges and corners.
Challenge 3 — Concealing Appliances While Maintaining Access
Client wanted a clean, minimalist look with hidden appliances.
Solution:
We created custom cabinet housings with sliding and lift-up mechanisms to hide appliances without compromising usability.
Results
- Clean, modern kitchen with a bright, elegant feel
- Premium quartz surfaces that elevate the space
- Strong design contrast from the terracotta splashback
- Perfect alignment and finishing across cabinetry and tiles
- Highly functional layout improved for cooking and hosting
- Increased property value through professional craftsmanship
Client Testimonial
“Bigness Group transformed our kitchen beautifully. The finish is clean, modern, and exactly what we imagined. Excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout.”
Key Takeaways
- Quartz worktops dramatically improve durability and aesthetics
- Warm splashback colours can create a striking, contemporary contrast
- Precision installation ensures long-lasting structural performance
- Thoughtful layout planning maximises both beauty and functionality
- Proper electrical and plumbing upgrades ensure long-term reliability
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