A Personalised Classic

When Ashlyn and her family planned their new kitchen, they wanted something classic yet modern. It was a vision that shaped the design of a new extension, brought to life with care and craftsmanship by Trevor McDonnell Kitchens.

- EDITORIAL BY EMMA DEIGHAN.

Trevor McDonnell Kitchens was my first stop, as I had been following their portfolio on social media platforms for years and loved their style of kitchens,’ Ashlyn begins. ‘Through their platforms I recognised quickly that the attention to detail, designs and luxury effect was exactly what I was looking for. A bonus was that the showroom was a short 20-minute drive from our home.’

‘The design was brought to life through a collaboration with Trevor McDonnell’s team, which is the hallmark of the company’s approach. ‘All projects are a collaborative effort at Trevor McDonnell Kitchens by our Design team,’ they explain.

Ashlyn adds, ‘I was really impressed with our initial consultation. They took the time to understand my lifestyle, taste, and budget. Their design approach felt both creative and practical, which gave me confidence that they could bring my vision to life while guiding me every step of the way.’

‘The team’s brief was to deliver ‘a classic style in-frame kitchen – a modern take on classic styling. A showpiece for their new home.’ No structural alterations were required, as the kitchen was part of a new open-plan extension already under construction. But the space presented its own challenges. ‘The biggest challenge was getting the scale and proportions right for the space. Ceilings were a standard 8ft ceiling. The main kitchen run was all on one long wall and our clients required separate fridge and freezers, a breakfast station, entrance to the pantry and also a feature mantle to be the centrepiece,’ they add.