Bespoke Kitchen Designs: English Country Beauties!

When it comes to stunning, custom designs for kitchens and baths by deVOL, what can you say beyond Hello, Lovely! We have been singing their praises here since the dawn of blogging even before the planet discovered their set apart goodness in the TV hit For the Love of Kitchens. Whether you plan to remodel a kitchen, build from scratch, or add a few refreshes, this will inspire. But can inspiration from a kitchen in an English castle even be realistic? Who knows? Also, check out this kitchen Pinterest board for design ideas along with THIS one for more country English vibes. Bespoke Kitchen Designs: English Country Beauties uncovers favorite deVOL beauties.

Bespoke Kitchen Designs (English Country Beauties!)

Is there anything so timeless and heartwarming as a handcrafted custom kitchen with English countryside charm?

What springs to mind foremost for me is how natural materials are crafted to last a lifetime and beyond. We tend to be rather short-sighted here across the pond.

Beautifully rustic English country kitchen in the UK by deVOL has Shaker style cabinetry, farm sink, and a serene palette. #englishcountry #countrykitchen #kitchendesign #rustickitchen #frenchkitchen #shakerkitchen
deVOL Kitchens…certainly lovely indeed.

Also, the way old and new are intermingled…isn’t it lovely? This captures the deliciousness:

All the fine artistry, integrity, and commitment to quality is so inspiring! And do you love the qualities of elegant simplicity and understatement? I love how a deVOL kitchen is classic enough to be imagined in a country house apartment or a castle!

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In the early days of this blog, it wasn’t possible to snag the wares and designs of deVOL in the USA. But now? They have a presence in America too. It is possible to see their work in person at deVOL’s Bond Street, New York showroom.

Beautifully rustic European country style kitchen design details in deVOL's Bond Street New York showroom. #rustickitchen #devol #europeancountry #kitchendesign #bespokekitchen

House of Hackney Castle Trematon

I highly recommend the episode of For the Love of Kitchens where deVOL collaborates with the brilliant designers/owners of Castle Trematon.

A beautiful Dairy Table (deVOL) in the English country kitchen renovated at Castle Trematon with House of Hackney wall covering and design. #dairytable #devolkitchens #castletrematon
The Dairy Table, deVOL

You’ll discover how this castle kitchen was both preserved and reimagined for modern living with timelessly elegant style.

Pale green cabinets, copper hood over Italian range, marble topped Dairy Table, and Plantasia wallpaper in sage in the English country kitchen renovated with deVOL at Castle Trematon by House of Hackney. #devolkitchens #castletrematon
English Country Bespoke Kitchen Designs

The wallcoverings, rich green and blue color story, and lovely atmospheric mood are all clues as to who lives here.

Pale green cabinets, copper hood over Italian range, marble topped Dairy Table, and Plantasia wallpaper in sage in the English country kitchen renovated with deVOL at Castle Trematon by House of Hackney. #devolkitchens #castletrematon
English Country Bespoke Kitchen Designs

They are the creatives behind House of Hackney. I find their kitchen design project completely inspiring since we need not own a castle or unlimited budget to benefit from their choices.

Bespoke Kitchen Designs: deVOL Cotes Mill Showroom

Let’s be inspired by a closer look at deVOL’s Shaker Kitchen in a 16th Century water mill showroom at Cotes Mill (near Loughborough in the UK). Four floors of showroom displays feature their lovely designs and finely crafted kitchen “furniture” or what Americans call cabinetry.

Beautifully rustic English country kitchen in the UK by deVOL has Shaker style cabinetry, farm sink, and a serene palette. #englishcountry #countrykitchen #kitchendesign #rustickitchen #frenchkitchen #shakerkitchen
deVOL – English Country Bespoke Kitchen Designs

Simplicity of Shaker & Country English Style

Notice how the pale cabinet color (and quartz counters) create a feeling of spaciousness in spite of the lack of natural light from windows.

Beautifully rustic English country kitchen in the UK by deVOL has Shaker style cabinetry, farm sink, and a serene palette. #englishcountry #countrykitchen #kitchendesign #rustickitchen #frenchkitchen #shakerkitchen

Let’s face it. We tend to emphasize the importance of natural light for an uplifting mood in a kitchen. Yet not all kitchens are blessed with high ceilings or abundant sunlight.

Texture, Character & Working With the Bones

Another reality for the average homeowner? Not all kitchens are blessed with standard windows, straight walls, or a perfectly pristine envelope.

Beautifully rustic English country kitchen in the UK by deVOL has Shaker style cabinetry, farm sink, and a serene palette. #englishcountry #countrykitchen #kitchendesign #rustickitchen #frenchkitchen #shakerkitchen

As you can see from all of this inspiration from English kitchens, imperfect can be beautiful. deVOL says “with careful, simple choices you can create a beautifully fitted and modern feeling kitchen that is sympathetic to the rest of the room.”

Modern Layering of Vintage Elements

When I spied this vintage cabinet with shelves of amber glass candles from deVOL, I gasped.

What is cozier and more luxurious than a devoted candle cupboard as lovely as this? We may not be able to add a wine cellar to our homes, but can we locate or build a vintage style cabinet to hold a stash of favorite candles?

Ambient Artisan Lighting

They are high quality and made by hand so who says they don’t make them like they used to?

I can only imagine how a beautiful pendant like this frilly cranberry example (above) could transform the feel of a moody corner in any number of places within a cozy home.

deVOL English country kitchen with white cabinets, brass hardware, hanging plants, and Helen stool. #countrykitchendesign #devolkitchens

Iimagine the fantasy of multiple pendants!

Unlaquered Brass Taps

There’s simply nothing quite like the patina developing across time and with frequent use!

Brass Ionian Taps and blush pink backsplash tile in an English kitchen, deVOL. #englishcountrykitchens #bespokekitchens #devolkitchens
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Living finishes for livable luxury everyday is such underrated territory in American kitchen design versus European. While I wasn’t able to incorporate one of deVOL’s brilliant kitchen faucets this time around, I hope to someday invest in one.

Cheerful Painted Interior of Glazed Cupboards

I love how a contrasting color inside a cabinet elevates the look and makes it all the more unique.

Beautifully rustic English country kitchen in the UK by deVOL has Shaker style cabinetry, farm sink, and a serene palette. #englishcountry #countrykitchen #kitchendesign #rustickitchen #frenchkitchen #shakerkitchen

This can also be achieved with whimsical patterns and handpainted designs!

What an heirloom piece destined to become a stunning backdrop for memories made!

Modern Functionality & Old World Charm

Of this kitchen in their showroom, deVOL explains, “The sink run is a combination of our standard Shaker base cabinets and includes a single bin…The original old window sill behind the sink is a little lower than our standard cabinets but, using Silestone upstands, it keeps the run neat and the work surface contained and easy to keep clean.”

Beautifully rustic English country kitchen in the UK by deVOL has Shaker style cabinetry, farm sink, and a serene palette. #englishcountry #countrykitchen #kitchendesign #rustickitchen #frenchkitchen #shakerkitchen

Ever heard the term “upstand?” Americans generally call any surface rising from the countertop material to protect the wall a “backsplash.” The British call their backsplashes “splashbacks” and their countertop “worktop.” They further distinguish between upstands and splashbacks.

Beautifully rustic English country kitchen in the UK by deVOL has Shaker style cabinetry, farm sink, and a serene palette. #englishcountry #countrykitchen #kitchendesign #rustickitchen #frenchkitchen #shakerkitchen

Here’s another example of “upstands” in a kitchen where there is no further splashback.

Beautiful European country kitchen by deVOL.

I love how English country kitchens defy design rules we typically regard as set in stone in the USA. Not crazy about a tiled backsplash? Skip it:

Breathtaking, elegant, and rustic luxe English country kitchen by deVOL kitchens in the UK with bespoke cabinetry, AGA stove, steel windows and doors, woven pendants, and copper accents. Interior design by Susie Atkinson.
Copper pots hang from Aged Brass Hanging Rails by deVOL Kitchens. A classic English Cotswold Barn kitchen with interior design by Susie Atkinson Design, polished concrete flooring, and Arabescato Corchia marble worktops.

In our kitchen renovation at the Georgian, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to extend backsplash tile to the ceiling. Even though this look is less common in America, I tiled higher than the standard 18 inches.

Go higher, go lower, skip it, decide later…the point is we need not feel hemmed in by what we assume are kitchen design rules. Less ordinary can be beautiful!

10 Amazing English Country Kitchens by deVOL. deVOL kitchen's South Wing Kitchen. You can't go wrong with Trinity Blue cupboards, especially when they're paired with smooth pale worktops, walls and floors - what a beautifully simple and peaceful combination. Notice these cupboards are fitted away from the walls too, this created the bespoke and freestanding feel to the room that the customers really wanted but it was all done using standard sized cupboards from our Shaker range. #deVOLKitchens
South Wing Kitchen by deVOL with walls painted DULUX Pale Nutmeg, Hardware: deVOL’s Bella Brass range; and also Trinity Blue cupboards. Cupboards were fitted away from the walls.

Old World Elements: Kitchen Fireplaces

I recently viewed an episode of Jean Stoffer’s “The Established Home” where she created a kitchen in a former living room. Since the space came with a gorgeous original fireplace, the kitchen design grew from the presence of that element. While it isn’t typical to see fireplaces in kitchens these days, what a great way to add a sense of age and integrity.

deVOL kitchen design - St. John's Townhouse - English country style.

If you happen to be building new and are the type who sees the kitchen as living space, could one be included in the plan?

Bold & Quirky Bespoke Kitchen Designs

What a moody green vibe!

Gorgeous blue kitchen with English country charm by deVOL kitchens. Amazing green glazed handmade tile backsplash. Clerkenwell blue painted cabinetry.

We are often shy with our kitchen color stories, knowing the expenses involved as well as concerns about resale. I suppose it’s why it is so thrilling to see a homeowner celebrate their favorite color or choose finishes designed to be mood lifting, whimsical, and energizing.

Millwork & Refined Details

You can’t miss the fine craftsmanship of English country bespoke kitchen design.

deVOL custom pantry with English country style and superb craftsmanship.

There’s a real sense these kitchens will stand the test of time with their natural materials and superb craftsmanship. So many American kitchens could benefit from such an approach that turns away from what is disposable, trendy, and mediocre.

Elegant Stone Work Surfaces in a Magnificent Bespoke Kitchen by deVOL

Our Food Stories - deVOL designed Helen stools in a wonderful English country kitchen with rustic elegance.

deVOL now offers amazing furniture including tables like this:

Peg Leg Table by deVOL in a lovely English country bespoke kitchen. #englishcountrykitchen #englishcountry
Table, deVOL

and wood stools like these:

Helen's Stool, an oak stool with brass foot rail by deVOL. #englishcountrykitchen #bespokekitchens #rusticwoodstool
Helen’s Stool, deVOL (tap image for shopping info)

Luxurious Bespoke English Kitchen With Steel Windows

We tend to think of English country kitchens as humble and leaning toward rustic, yet plenty of examples defy such parameters.

Breathtaking, elegant, and rustic luxe English country kitchen by deVOL kitchens in the UK with bespoke cabinetry, AGA stove, steel windows and doors, woven pendants, and copper accents. Interior design by Susie Atkinson.

While the deVOL cupboards are understated, they glimmer luxuriously in a lofty space with high end everything.

Sculleries & Small Serene English Country Kitchen Wonder

I admire the look of small and serene. Who doesn’t just sigh at the sight of a mini “dirty kitchen” or thoughtfully designed scullery?

The Scullery is one of the three rooms that make up the downstairs of the Millhouse showrooms at Cotes Mill, it’s a very simply furnished room and of all the spots to see this Classic English range, it’s the most humble. You see the piece of furniture, solid hardwood, handmade and hand-painted, it’s not a modular kitchen cupboard that needs another one next to it, it’s a whole cupboard all-encompassing. 10 Amazing English Country Kitchens by deVOL. #deVOLKitchens
Farm sink in this Millhouse showroom scullery at Cotes Mill: deVOL’s Tuscan Farmhouse Carrara marble sink. Notice how this is one custom piece rather than modular cabinets in a row.

For ideas for classic and timeless kitchens, visit this kitchen design inspiration, and to see a new country French kitchen with Old World style, check out this romantic kitchen.

I independently selected products in this post—if you buy from one of my links, I may earn a commission.

Adding English Country Style to Your Kitchen

If a brand new kitchen design from deVOL is not a possibility, maybe one of their tables, lights, tiles, or faucets is?

Because even upgrading a faucet at the sink may add oodles of English country charm and daily wonder:

deVOL Chrome Ionian Tap kitchen faucet
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Here’s the exact faucet in my own kitchen in a classic Edwardian style:

It would also make sense in an English country kitchen, and here’s one with a much friendlier price tag than mine:

Plantasia wallpaper (sage) by House of Hackney. #castletrematon #greenwallpaper #treewallpaper
Plantasia wallpaper (sage), House of Hackney

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Farmhouse Stool
Painted Vintage Farmhouse Stool…certainly rustically lovely indeed.
Beautiful enamelware set of vi rage French kitchen canister image 0
Vintage French Canister Set, GrainsacFrenchvintage on Etsy
Fireclay apron front sink for a country or farmhouse kitchen.
Fireclay Farm Sink…in case you want the exact sink in my kitchen.
Marble utensil holder - a classic kitchen decor essential.
Marble Utensil Holder, Amazon…in case you love a natural stone accent.
Valerie Solid Wood Dining Table
Farmhouse Style Dining Table, Wayfair…in case you need a simple country wood table.

Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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2 Comments

  1. Sarah
    August 21, 2024 / 10:38 am

    Hi Michelle,
    These are truly Dream Kitchens.
    So much inspiration to be found here. *sigh*
    You mentioned your fireclay sink, is that a Shaw sink? How has it performed. That is my dream sink.
    Thank you,
    Sarah

    • Michele
      Author
      August 21, 2024 / 11:21 am

      They are so stunning and built for several lifetimes! Yes – my sink in our present home is the Hyannis from Nantucket Sinks, and I have no complaints. Constant use. This is my second fireclay farm sink, and in our former home I chose Signature Hardware’s Rainier sink.

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