The Watermill – In Frame Painted Shaker Kitchen

Nestled in the Warwickshire countryside, this beautiful converted barn has been home to a lively family—including three children, two dogs, and Pickle the cat—for nearly 20 years. Originally a working cowshed, the barn’s rustic soul remained intact with its green Aga, terracotta tiles, and exposed beams. But when it came time to update their beloved kitchen, they envisioned a space that was lighter, brighter, and better suited to modern family life.

Mrs Hadley came to us looking for an industrial style kitchen that would compliment her original oak floor and work well against the new crittall doors and surrounding architecture. The originally brief started with a dark shaker kitchen, however after exploring the options with our designer Cathy it became clear that a sleek handless kitchen from German supplier Pronorm was the perfect solution.

For the owners of this charming 18th century listed Cotswold stone barn in Warwickshire, a full renovation project also included creating a spacious open-plan kitchen diner. Having bought the property in 2020, the couple have lovingly spent time giving their home a completely new look, sympathetically designed to complement the warm, honey-coloured local Cotswold limestone that adorns the walls.

A large extension was added to the rear of this property we recently worked on in Worcester to create an open plan contemporary kitchen, dining and living area to accommodate all the family (3 young children and a dog).