Luxury bespoke Lyon Framed kitchen in Esher, Surrey
Kitchen & Living Spaces | Shaker
"Charles Yorke has created a kitchen that feels completely at home in our space. It is beautifully crafted, effortlessly practical and full of thoughtful details - everything we hoped for and more."
The Heart of the Home
Designed as the natural centre of family life, this elegant Framed Lyon kitchen brings together timeless craftsmanship and relaxed contemporary style. Softly painted cabinetry is layered with warm natural oak, while fine ribbed detailing gives the generous island a distinctive, furniture-like character. Seating for four creates an inviting setting for informal dining, conversation and entertaining.
Above, delicately veined stone sweeps across the worktop and down to the floor in a dramatic waterfall detail, bringing a crisp architectural edge to the design. Softly illuminated displays and an integrated wine cooler complete a kitchen that feels beautifully tailored, effortlessly sociable and entirely at home within its light-filled surroundings.
Crafted Around the Cook
The principal cabinetry is arranged around a substantial extractor housing, creating a strong architectural focal point above the cooking area. Integrated fridge and freezer cabinetry sits discreetly to the right, while a traditional pantry to the left provides generous, beautifully organised storage. A Perrin & Rowe pot filler in aged brass brings character and convenience to the hob area, complemented by a beautifully veined granite splashback and coordinating shelf. Together, these elements create a balanced and highly practical design centred around the way the kitchen is used.
Traditional Craft, Contemporary Rhythm
The working side of the island is defined by distinctive framed oak cabinetry, giving it the refined, furniture-like character of the Framed Lyon collection. This traditional detailing contrasts beautifully with the seating area, where finely ribbed, push-to-open doors provide discreet storage and a cleaner, more contemporary finish.
Across the room, softly illuminated open display cabinets echo the island’s warm oak tones and architectural lines. Together, the framed cabinetry, rhythmic ribbing and carefully positioned displays create a cohesive design where traditional craftsmanship and contemporary simplicity sit effortlessly side by side.
A Pantry Beautifully Considered
The traditional pantry combines generous storage with the refined, furniture-like character of the Framed Lyon collection. Natural oak shelves provide easy access to everyday ingredients, while bespoke spice racks fitted to the inside of each door maximise storage without compromising the beautifully organised interior. Deep drawers below offer additional capacity for larger provisions and kitchen essentials.
Integrated lighting illuminates the pantry when open, while the decorative cornice and softly lit display compartment above give the cabinetry a strong architectural presence. Both practical and beautifully crafted, it transforms essential storage into a distinctive feature within the kitchen.
Architectural Elegance
A beautifully crafted arched recess brings architectural character to the kitchen, framed by crisp moulded detailing that echoes the room’s traditional cornicing. Floating natural oak shelves span the alcove, their warm grain and softly integrated lighting creating an elegant backdrop for carefully curated objects.
Below, framed oak cabinetry and a delicately veined stone surface provide practical concealed storage, while the adjoining illuminated display cabinets continue the same warmth, craftsmanship and considered sense of proportion. Together, these elements transform an otherwise functional wall into a refined, furniture-like feature that connects the kitchen seamlessly with the surrounding living space.
A Beautifully Crafted Utility Room
Designed to complement the main kitchen, the bespoke utility room combines practical functionality with the same timeless craftsmanship found throughout the home. Handcrafted Lyon framed cabinetry provides generous storage for household essentials, while a classic Belfast sink, premium stone worktops and carefully considered layout create a space that’s as elegant as it is hardworking. By continuing the same materials, finishes and attention to detail, the utility room feels like a seamless extension of the luxury bespoke kitchen.
Esher, Surrey
Set within the desirable surroundings of Esher, Surrey, this project reflects an area renowned for its elegant homes and enduring architectural character. From distinguished Georgian residences to Arts & Crafts-inspired properties and thoughtfully designed contemporary homes, Esher has long embraced a balance of tradition and modern living. That same philosophy is reflected throughout this bespoke Lyon framed kitchen, where timeless craftsmanship and handcrafted cabinetry create a space that feels both elegant and functional.
Designed to complement the character of the home, the kitchen has been carefully tailored to its setting, combining classic framed cabinetry with a harmonious palette of finishes. The result is a bespoke kitchen that balances enduring design with the practical needs of modern family life.
Project Details
A beautifully considered open-plan kitchen where classic Shaker styling meets relaxed contemporary living. Softly painted cabinetry and warm natural oak create an inviting, layered interior, while the generously proportioned island forms the social heart of the room. Distinctive ribbed detailing, elegant stone surfaces and illuminated display cabinetry introduce texture and refinement, resulting in a space designed equally for cooking, entertaining and everyday family life.
Crafted from solid and veneered European oak, combined with carefully selected furniture-grade substrates for strength, stability and precision. Traditional framed cabinetry is complemented by finely ribbed detailing, creating a beautifully balanced contrast of classic craftsmanship and contemporary texture.
The kitchen and island are finished in Alfred Grey, highlighting the warmth and natural character of the European oak. The cooker run and adjoining utility are hand-painted in Little Greene Slaked Lime Mid 149, creating a soft, complementary contrast that brings depth and balance to the overall design.
Marazzi Calacatta in an extra satin finish brings subtle veining and understated elegance to the kitchen, used across the worktops, splashback and striking waterfall island end. A coordinating granite shelf above the hob completes the beautifully considered scheme.
A suite of Fisher & Paykel Series 9 appliances in Minimal Black Glass includes a combination oven, single oven, warming drawer, induction hob and extractor hood, bringing advanced performance and a sleek, cohesive finish to the kitchen.
Alexander & Wilks Jesper pull handles and knobs in Dark Bronze add a refined metallic accent to the cabinetry. A Quooker PRO3 Fusion Round tap in Patinated Brass is paired with an 1810 Zenuno15 sink in Gunmetal, completing the kitchen with a beautifully coordinated blend of warmth, character and everyday practicality.
Whether it’s a walk-in pantry that transforms the way you cook, a boot room that brings order to busy mornings, or a calm bedroom scheme with tailored storage, the aim is the same: furniture that fits your home beautifully and supports how you live. Get in touch today for expert-led, personally tailored recommendations, utilising our decades of experiences to elevate your home.
