We have sung their praises since the dawn of blogdom, well before the rest of the planet discovered their set apart goodness and For the Love of Kitchens. Whether you plan to remodel a kitchen, build from scratch, or add refreshes, this may inspire. Could inspiration from an English castle’s kitchen possibly offer practical help? No harm in peeking! Also, check out this kitchen Pinterest board for design ideas along with THIS one for country English glory.
All deVOL, All Divine
Is there anything so timeless and spirit-warming as a handcrafted custom kitchen with English countryside charm?
What moves me foremost is how natural materials come together for craft to last a lifetime.
Across the pond, we can’t seem to think beyond a decade.
Also, the way deVOL intermingles the old and new…isn’t it lovely? This captures the deliciousness:
All the fine artistry, integrity, and commitment to quality is utterly inspiring! Do you admire the qualities of elegant simplicity and understatement? I appreciate how the investment of a deVOL kitchen is classic enough for a country house apartment or castle!
deVOL Kitchens
In the early days of Hello Lovely, it wasn’t possible to bring home the wares and designs of deVOL in the USA. But now? Their presence expands into America too and work can be viewed at deVOL’s Bond Street, New York showroom.
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.
You’ll discover how this castle kitchen was both preserved and reimagined for modern living with timelessly elegant style.
The wallcoverings, rich green and blue color story, and lovely atmospheric mood are all clues as to who lives here.
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.
Kitchens by deVOL: Cotes Mill Showroom
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.
Shaker & Country English Style
Notice how the pale cabinet color (and quartz counters) create a feeling of spaciousness in spite of limited natural light.
We tend to emphasize the importance of natural light to lift the mood and function of a kitchen. But not all places receive abundant sunshine, yes? And low ceilings are common.
Character & Working With the Bones
Another reality for the average kitchen? Not all are blessed with standard windows, straight walls, or a perfectly pristine envelope.
Yet these lovely English kitchens prove 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.”
Layering Vintage Elements With a Modern Approach
When I spied this vintage cabinet with shelves of amber glass candles from deVOL, I gasped.
What is cozier or more luxurious than a lovely devoted candle cupboard? While it’s not realistic to add a wine cellar to a home, a vintage style cabinet to hold a stash of favorite candles? Yes, please.
Ambient Artisan Lighting
Their lighting is 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.
Iimagine the fantasy of multiple pendants!
Unlaquered Brass Taps
There’s nothing quite like the patina developed across time and with frequent use!
Living finishes for livable luxury everyday are still an underexplored concept in American kitchen design. While we weren’t able to incorporate one of deVOL’s brilliant kitchen faucets this time around at the Georgian…someday!
Cheerful Painted Interior of Glazed Cupboards
I love how a contrasting color within a cabinet elevates the look and makes it all the more unique.
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.”
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.
Here’s another example of “upstands” in a kitchen where there is no further splashback.
Kitchen Design Elements for a Similar Feel
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Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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