Apkapka Kitchen
The complete design of a new kitchen with bespoke cabinetry, a quartz worktop, and high-end finishes, conceived to enhance the property’s appeal for resale.
Project snapshot
Client need & context
The client wished to elevate the perceived value of the property ahead of its sale. The objective was not to redesign the layout entirely, but to give the kitchen a more premium, luminous, and desirable presence, capable of instantly strengthening the property’s appeal.
Constraints that shaped the project
- •Intervention conceived within a resale enhancement strategy
- •Existing layout to be retained
- •Ageing finishes to be modernised
- •Need for strong visual impact without heavy works
Editorial note — Key decision
- ▸Replacement of the original metro tiles
- ▸Selection of a large-format marble-effect surface
- ▸Development of a more elegant and light-filled palette
- ▸Concentration of investment on elements with high perceived value
What was included
Furniture & fittings
The design, manufacture, and installation of a complete kitchen within a space that previously had no suitable cabinetry. The project included Natural Burgundy Walnut wall units, Shadow Grey base units, a white quartz worktop, and a marble-effect wall finish, creating a visible, structured, and lasting elevation in quality.
Appliances supplied
Project manager coordination
Project coordination covered the operation in its entirety, from the definition of the layout through to the final installation. Sequencing of trades, delivery management, supervision of teams, and resolution of unforeseen issues made it possible to transform an underused space into a complete, coherent kitchen with strong resale appeal.
Trades involved
installateur
How this project was coordinated
Modular furniture specified and a vetted project manager matched to the brief.
Independent PM sequences and oversees all trades across the programme.
Each professional works independently on agreed timelines.
Furniture, handling fee, and trade invoices issued separately by each party.
Budget breakdown
Figures reflect delivered project costs, rounded for clarity and privacy.
Appliances shown only when supplied by us. Services reflect trades we coordinated — any trades the client arranged independently are not included here. Final costs vary based on scope, site conditions, and selected finishes.
Timeline
20 weeksTimelines may vary based on trade availability and site conditions.
What this project revealed
Certain targeted interventions possess remarkable transformative power. By working on materiality and perception rather than structure, this kitchen gained sophistication, luminosity, and desirability, with a direct impact on the overall image of the property.
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