Quiet Luxury with a Traditional Oak Island: a Pretty Painted Shaker Kitchen in Canterbury

This elegant Canterbury home features a bespoke kitchen that balances natural warmth with contemporary refinement. Designed, crafted, and installed by Collins Bespoke, the scheme demonstrates how intelligent layout and meticulous detailing can elevate an open-plan interior.

A large central island in natural oak anchors the space, introducing organic texture against soft white cabinetry and quartz worktops. Subtle brass accents — seen in the handles, taps, and Lacanche range — add understated luxury and bring cohesion to the palette.

Every element was carefully considered, from the integrated coffee drawer and spice storage around the range to the seamless built-in cabinetry and glazed dresser that enhances light and flow throughout the space. The result is a calm, timeless kitchen, designed to function effortlessly while reflecting the client’s individual vision.