I debated whether to share the design of our kitchen on the blog. I didn’t want to ruin any ‘surprises’ for when it’s finally installed but at the same time, I do love reading about other people’s journeys in creating spaces they love. So, after doing a poll on Instagram of what people preferred, those who wanted to see the design early far outweighed those who said they’d prefer to wait until the final reveal. Ahh we all love a bit of instant gratification, don’t we? I can’t say I blame you.

Instagram poll

The fact is, I’ve always shared the journey of my home here and so finally getting my dream kitchen is a pretty big part of that journey. In fact, this is something we’ve been planning since before we even moved into the house, knowing that if we ended up buying the place (spoiler: we did), that one of the first and biggest projects would be putting in a brand new kitchen. (So hide your eyes now if you don’t want to see!)

The other reason I decided to share is that these are just computer renderings. Yes, they are created to scale and yes, this is pretty much what the kitchen will look like – but obviously, it isn’t really styled in any way and I will be adding my own personal touch (so like, the walls won’t be white, the flooring isn’t quite the parquet we’re going for, those shelves will gleefully be styled and there’s no lighting shown for a start). So it’s very much just a preview! 

Kitchen Design Sink

Now, getting to this stage has been a very long process and we’re not quite there yet although we’re damn close now finally getting to install this baby. But I’ve actually been in talks with John Lewis of Hungerford (not to be confused with the retail store) for a long time before the first brick was even removed. They approached me nearly a year ago now (!!) about working together on this project and I couldn’t be more grateful for all their expertise in the very important planning stages as well as their patience as we finally found a builder, had the shell completed and eventually got to the stage where we could start talking properly about the design.

Side note: You might remember their other fantastic kitchen collaborations with Sarah Akwisombe and 2LG Studio!

Kitchen design CAD drawing cooker hood and shelving

The truth is, the design has gone through quite a few changes and my John Lewis of Hungerford kitchen designer, Rebecca Nokes, has been endlessly patient with me, bless her cotton socks! My initial plans were to keep to a similar kitchen that we did in our last house. I loved that kitchen but perhaps all that time passing was actually for the best because I ended up changing my mind rather dramatically a few months later, realising I actually wanted something a bit different! The black cupboard doors and brass shelving I’d initially considered were out – the former as I realised I wanted a light, bright space and the latter because the ceiling wouldn’t really allow for the shelving I’d envisioned (something I realised thanks to Rebecca’s detailed CAD drawings!).

Kitchen design fridge and larders

I started pulling together a bit of a moodboard, messing about with Photoshop and decided a soft green-grey with pale marble-look stone and brass hardware could be a rather wonderful combination. Shelving on either side of the built-in cooker hood could work as well…. and then as I started getting very excited about the design, I realised I may have been inspired by another kitchen I’d seen (and fallen in love with) that I’d completely forgotten!!

Plans for the New Kitchen Diner feature image Mandy Moore Sarah Sherman Samuel kitchen

Funny how your brain takes in inspiration without you even realising!! But seeing Sarah Sherman Samuel’s design of Mandy Moore’s kitchen again solidified for me that I was definitely on the right track with the new design. (And yes, of course, I would have loved to have all that insane marble, it just needed to be reinterpreted to a non-celebrity budget!!)

kitchen design CAD drawings breakfast bar

I headed to John Lewis of Hungerford’s gorgeous Fulham showroom in the early stages – it must have been a year ago now! But it was incredible to see their work close up and the attention to detail and craftsmanship were apparent in everything they did. At that time, I fell in love with the in-frame shaker doors. A shaker kitchen may not be as exciting as all the flat-fronted cabinets we see these days but it’s a design classic and knowing it’d be going into a Victorian home, it made sense to incorporate a cabinet style that wouldn’t easily date or go out of style. Plus, well, I just love the detail of a shaker cabinet!

CAD drawing of kitchen design

All the appliances are built-in, hidden by John Lewis of Hungerford’s gorgeous painted doors so to the left, we’ll have an integrated fridge-freezer and two larders as well as an integrated dishwasher alongside plenty of under-counter cabinets with sexy built-in racks and deep storage for everything we might need to house.

For display storage, the open shelving will be custom made to the same materials as the worktops in White Attica by Caesarstone which should create a lovely soft pattern throughout the space. 

If you squint, you can picture it!!

Kitchen Moodboard Design Swoon Worthy

While John Lewis of Hungerford is graciously supplying and installing the kitchen, worktops and appliances, I’m working with a few other wonderful sponsors for this project including an incredible boiling tap from Zip, a stunning cast iron sink from Kohler, radiators from Soak.com, gorgeous lighting from Houseof, the sexiest sockets and switches from Dowsing & Reynolds, oak parquet flooring from Luxury Flooring and a number of other brands who have been wonderfully supportive of the project.

When I do the ‘grand reveal’, I’ll be shouting about these fabulous brands A LOT because they’ve all been just incredible – and so patient as we’ve been working away at this project for the last 6 months!! I am forever grateful to these brands for allowing me to bring their products to life in my home and sharing them with you and it’s something I will never ever take for granted.

Kitchen design by John Lewis of Hungerford

This week we had the cornice restored in the dining room and over the next few weeks, I’ve got someone coming in to do all the painting and then we’ll be laying the flooring! So after a pause on the work over the last month, we’re kicking it back into full gear! The most exciting news? Our kitchen is scheduled for delivery the week of the 5th of August and the installation is scheduled for the week of the 12th August. 

I know how many of you are excited to see the new kitchen in place – but no one is as excited as me! I feel like this project has been in the works for such a long time that it almost feels surreal that it will actually happen and I’m finally getting a gorgeous dream kitchen from John Lewis of Hungerford. I have a feeling when it’s finally in, I’ll be pinching myself that I’m allowed to use it! After more than a year of living with a pretty terrible kitchen, I just know how much this is going to impact our lives. Hey, I might actually do more cooking again!! ;)

I’d love to know what you think of the design! Are you excited to see it finally revealed? Hit me up in the comments.

Disclaimer: Our kitchen including cupboards, appliances, worktops and installation are being provided by John Lewis of Hungerford in exchange for coverage on my channels. I am incredibly grateful to be working with such a fantastic brand and wouldn’t have even entered into this partnership if I didn’t love their work and thought you might like it too. As always, all words and opinions are my own. Images are courtesy of John Lewis of Hungerford’s design team. Thanks for supporting the amazing brands that support Swoon Worthy.


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My new rug can't compete with that belly.

Rug is from @laredoute_uk (not an ad) not that anyone cares 😅

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Suggestions for what to fill them with coming soon!

(By the way, I'm not a skilled seamstress so I'm sure my techniques can be improved but just sharing what worked for me 🤗😅)

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I've been thinking about making refillable crackers for so many years now - I just hate the waste the disposal ones create! So I'm so excited I've finally gotten around to starting this project!

I will be sharing more details on how to make them as well as ideas for what to fill them with too so stay tuned for more but in the meantime, what do you think? 

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Just wanted to introduce my latest plant baby in my dining room 🪴

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GUEST BEDROOM REVEAL 🌟

I decided on a whim, 2 weeks before we were expecting visiting family, that our guest bedroom was in desperate need of a refresh.

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I'm calling it Boho Vintage Victorian Grandma 😆

This wasn't sponsored in any way but the wallpaper and bedding is from @lauraashleyuk and the paint is @earthbornpaints Peach Baby - everything else I already had!

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San Sebastian photo dump - just a tiny selection 😄

We have had such a fabulous holiday to Basque Country - our first 4 days spent in the beautiful city of San Sebastian, land of pintxos, stunning architecture and some damn good wine.

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A little kitchen reshuffle today so I thought I'd share 🥰

It's been 4 years since we created this space and it's still one of my favourites ♥️

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This little decked patio was looking worse for wear after a wet winter but @frenchicpaint came to the rescue with their beautiful Dusty Blush Alfresco Paint, perfect for all your outdoor projects!

The deck has been a few colours over the past few years but this is definitely the most fun and gives the whole space such a tropical vibe - even in Shrewsbury! 🏝️ 🦩🍹😄

The paint has incredible coverage and was so nice to use - I loved the tools they provided too, especially the oval brush which got into all the nooks and crannies easily!

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So on a whim I decided to paint the bedroom pink yesterday 😅🩷

This room has been neglected for so long as I've wanted to fully redecorate for about 3 years now but there are always other bigger priorities or a lack of time/energy/money so I keep putting it off 🙃🙃🙃 (tell me I'm not the only one) but happily this didn't cost a penny as I used what I already had although it did take me the best part of a day!

I went through my paint stash and found that I had extra @coatpaints Percy from when I did the living room early last year -- well I'm not one to let something this good go to waste (honestly this paint is absolutely wonderful to work with and has amazing coverage) and my goodness it's just so pretty in here 🥰 I also moved my pink curtains from my office into here and the whole room just glows!

I might actually be able to live with the mural a little longer until the room gets the attention it deserves! Let me know if you like the change ♥️

*For those who are wondering, it used to be white walls and I had grey curtains! 😅

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A little photo dump from my recent living room shoot because I still love to dig into the details of a still photo 😄💕

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Who needs pancakes when you can have Lemon Drizzle Cake with Lemoncello glaze?! 😉🍋

I've had such a craving for this cake for a while so figured I'd make it today! This is a recipe from @bbcgoodfood and it's rather gorgeous 🥰

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Finally managed to get the gallery wall completed in our hallway!

I couldn't have been happier with @violajayphotography capturing our little intimate wedding in October and knew as soon as I saw the photos I had to print them for our home! I admit, I've never been one to hang photos but it's probably because all we ever had after 14 years together was selfies 😂🤷🏽‍♀️ I'm so pleased we finally have some lovely shots of us together 🥰

Do you have photos of you/your partner/your family up around your home?? 🤔

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✨These little vintage copper pans needed some TLC! ✨

After searching for a while for vintage copper pans, I found these on eBay - they looked quite grim on the ad but I knew they could be shined up nicely! A little @barkeepersfriend later (not an ad!) and I'm loving how they look in my kitchen 🥰

Let me know if you like the new addition ❤️

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Oh hey living room, nice to have you back ☺️

I always feel very ready to remove the excess of Christmas decor pretty much as soon as the 26th arrives but I've been later than usual this Twixmas as we've both been unwell the last couple weeks 🤦🏽‍♀️ Nevertheless, I've managed to get things packed away and I styled this little faux arrangement today for my coffee table so ya know, small victories 😄🙌🏽

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