As I embarked on a full kitchen renovation, I envisioned a space that's both modern and highly functional. To bring this vision to life, I chose a fully equipped fitted kitchen.
A passionate home cook inspired by French and Italian cuisine, I love preparing elaborate meals for family and friends. For me, the kitchen isn't just for cooking—it's my creative hub for developing new recipes.
Seizing the opportunity to revamp the space, I upgraded my outdated cabinetry and appliances. Lacking professional design expertise, I opted for the simplicity and speed of a fitted kitchen solution.
The key advantages? Rapid installation and completeness. It includes essential appliances like the stove, fridge, and dishwasher, plus expert handling of all connections—water, electricity, and gas—by the designer. The result: a turnkey kitchen ready for immediate use.
Another draw was the ability to create a bespoke kitchen tailored to my needs. Store visits left me unsatisfied until a colleague recommended a Cuisines Schmidt dealer, who had transformed his sister-in-law's space.
We quickly planned the layout within my budget. As a skilled cabinetmaker, the designer excelled with wood—my material of choice. From the worktop and fridge/oven cabinet to pot storage and splashback, everything is solid beech wood, prized for its durability and low maintenance.
The freedom to choose high-end appliances was a major plus for a modern, efficient kitchen. The designer's trade discounts made it even better.
I selected a combined fridge for ample freezer space. For cooking, a stove suited my oven-heavy habits and space constraints, allowing room for a compact wine cellar to keep vintage bottles perfectly chilled.
The built-in dishwasher holds 10 place settings, and all appliances carry A+ or A++ energy ratings for minimal electricity use.
