Mr & Mrs Wearing wanted to replace a dated wooden cathedral-style kitchen in Upper Newbold, Chesterfield, with a fresher and more practical room. The existing freestanding range-style cooker broke up the main run of cabinetry, while the surrounding finishes, flooring and decoration were all ready for renewal.
The brief was to create a cohesive U-shaped kitchen that made better use of the available space and simplified everyday cooking. Painted Caldaro cabinetry was selected alongside laminate worktops, a ceramic sink and a built-under oven with gas hob. An integrated fridge helped maintain the clean run of units, while the existing washing machine was relocated to the garage.
This was a complete room renovation rather than a simple cabinet replacement. David Lord Kitchens coordinated the kitchen, plumbing, electrical work and Gas Safe connection, as well as wall tiling on all three walls, LVT flooring, new skirting boards and decorating. The result would give the clients a more continuous layout, refreshed surfaces and a kitchen that felt considered from every angle.
Once the old kitchen had been removed, the plumbing and electrical first-fix work was completed to suit the new appliance positions. The washing machine was moved into the garage, where a new cold-water feed and waste connection were provided. These early changes allowed the main room to support a cleaner and more efficient U-shaped arrangement.
The Caldaro cabinetry was then installed with particular attention paid to the clients’ preference for avoiding filler panels. At one end of the U-shaped layout, the units needed to sit slightly away from the wall. To resolve this neatly, a full-depth worktop was used at the sink end and carefully reduced to standard depth towards the opposite end. This produced a consistent appearance without introducing an unwanted filler.
With the cabinetry and laminate worktops in place, the ceramic sink was plumbed in and a new water supply was added for the freestanding dishwasher. The built-under oven and integrated fridge were fitted, while the gas hob was installed and connected by a Gas Safe registered installer, with certification issued on completion.
The room was finished with tiling across all three walls, new LVT flooring, replacement skirting boards and decoration. Throughout the four-week programme, Mr & Mrs Wearing were kept informed, involved in decisions and consulted whenever the practical details required an agreed solution.
Removing the freestanding range-style cooker created the long, uninterrupted run of units the clients wanted and made the U-shaped layout feel more spacious. Painted Caldaro cabinetry, laminate worktops and integrated appliances now give the room a calm, coordinated appearance, while the carefully adapted worktop depth delivers a neat finish without filler panels.
The wall tiling, LVT floor, new skirting and decoration complete the transformation beyond the cabinetry itself. Mr & Mrs Wearing particularly appreciated the additional sense of space, the continuous run of units and the fresh finish created by the new wall and floor treatments.
“David was helpful from start to finish and communicated at every stage from initial measuring up and product selection through to completion of our kitchen installation. We are extremely happy with the service and quality of work that David provided and would be very happy to use him for future projects and to recommend his services to others.”
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