Designed Around the Way You Cook, Live and Entertain
Oraanj designs and delivers bespoke kitchen renovations for homes, townhouses and apartments across London.
We start with how you use the kitchen — cooking, storage, family life, dining and entertaining — before developing the layout, cabinetry, appliances, lighting, materials and architectural finishes around you.
For clients looking for a complete turnkey service, we continue seamlessly from spatial design and 3D visualisations into technical planning, procurement, building works, bespoke joinery and installation.
Before Choosing the Kitchen, Get the Layout Right
A Better Kitchen Starts With How You Use It
The first question isn’t whether you want Shaker or handleless cabinets — it’s how the kitchen needs to work.
We start by understanding the flow of everyday life: how often you cook, how many people use the kitchen simultaneously, whether you need casual island seating, your storage requirements, and how the kitchen connects to adjoining dining and living spaces.
Cooking routines & ergonomics
Island clearance & circulation
Everyday appliance ergonomics
Integrated dry & cold pantry
What Are You Changing?
Whether reconfiguring an existing room or delivering a complete architectural transformation:
Complete Kitchen Renovation
Full redesign including new cabinetry, worktops, premium appliances, architectural lighting, flooring, plumbing re-routing and building works.
Open-Plan Kitchen & Living
Removing dividing walls to integrate kitchen, dining and lounge zones into one cohesive, light-filled family interior.
Bespoke Cabinetry & Joinery
Custom-made cupboards, breakfast pantries, appliance garages and banquette seating designed around unique architectural dimensions.
Layout Reconfiguration
Improving circulation, moving services for islands, and resolving awkward pinch-points to unlock the true potential of the space.
Does Your Current Kitchen Actually Work?
Look at the Problems Before Designing the Solution
A renovation is an opportunity to correct fundamental layout frustrations rather than simply replacing cabinets in the same tired positions.
Insufficient prep worktop space
Islands that block circulation
Poor lighting over food prep surfaces
Appliances placed in awkward bottlenecks
Cluttered worktops & poor pantry storage
Disconnection from dining & garden views
Planning the Kitchen Layout
Every Centimetre Has a Job
A contemporary kitchen layout considers far more than where cupboards fit. We orchestrate the relationships between cooking, prep, washing, food refrigeration and waste disposal.
Rather than relying on outdated “working triangle” formulas, we design around multiple users, entertaining flow, island seating, natural daylighting and logical access to adjoining utility rooms.
Preparation & Cooking Zones
Generous worktop flanking both sides of the hob, integrated spice and oil drawers, and high-performance extraction.
Cleaning & Waste Management
Under-mount sinks, boiling water taps, integrated double dishwashers and pull-out recycling bins right where food is prepared.
Do You Have Space for an Island?
Don’t Force One Into the Room
Kitchen islands are desirable, but shoehorning one into an inadequate space creates frustrating bottlenecks.
A functioning island requires at least 1,000mm to 1,200mm of clear walkway on all sides so oven doors, dishwashers and deep drawers can open freely without blocking traffic.
Where space is tight, a peninsula, L-shaped return or mobile architectural butcher’s block often provides superior worktop area, barstool seating and circulation.
Kitchen Storage: Design Around What You Actually Own
Calm Worktops Come From Clever Internal Cabinetry
Good storage makes a kitchen feel calm, spacious and ordered without necessarily requiring a bigger floor plan.
Full-Height Larder Pantries
Walk-in or double-door breakfast pantries with internal marble cold-shelves, spice racks, and concealed microwave/coffee stations.
Deep Soft-Close Drawers
Heavy-duty pan drawers, tiered timber cutlery inserts, and vertical tray dividers ensuring everything is accessible at a glance.
Appliance Garages & Concealed Bins
Pocket doors that hide blenders and toasters when not in use, keeping work surfaces beautifully clear of visual clutter.
Cabinetry, Worktops & Finishes
The Style Should Suit the Property
Cabinetry and worktops establish the aesthetic soul of the kitchen. We select finishes that dialogue harmoniously with your home’s wider architecture.
Cabinetry Styles
From in-frame Shaker and slim-rail timber doors to contemporary handleless flat-fronts in satin lacquer and fluted oak.
Worktops & Splashbacks
Engineered quartz, sintered stone, quartzite and honed marble selected for stain resistance, heat tolerance and architectural beauty.
Architectural Hardware
Solid brass, burnished bronze, knurled metal and integrated recessed finger-pulls that provide tactile quality on daily contact.
Kitchen Lighting: You Need More Than Spotlights
A Kitchen Performs Multiple Jobs — Your Lighting Should Too
A grid of ceiling downlights leaves worktops in shadow and gives the room a cold, clinical atmosphere. We design a versatile, layered lighting scheme:
Task Lighting
High-CRI recessed under-cabinet LED profiles that illuminate chopping and cooking zones without blinding glare.
Island Statement Pendants
Decorative focal fixtures delivering warm ambient illumination for breakfast dining and evening drinks.
Atmospheric Dimming Scenes
Independent circuit control enabling the kitchen to soften dramatically when food preparation transitions into dinner.
Kitchen, Dining & Living Together
Open-Plan Spaces Need to Work as One Room
When a kitchen opens directly into living or dining areas, the design must consider the acoustic and visual relationships of the complete space.
We harmonize flooring materials, coordinate timber finishes between dining furniture and kitchen cabinetry, specify ultra-quiet extraction hoods, and ensure sightlines from comfortable sofas aren’t spoiled by messy prep areas.
Acoustics & silent extraction
Seamless floor level transitions
Concealed prep & appliance zones
Dining table sightlines & flow
What Does Oraanj Manage?
Design Only or Complete Kitchen Renovation
You choose the level of support that fits your property. We can provide design and technical specifications or take total responsibility through to the finished kitchen.
Bespoke Kitchen Design
3D Visualisations & Renders
Technical Electrical & Plumbing Plans
Appliance & Worktop Procurement
Site Strip-Out & First Fix
Cabinet Installation & Handover
How Much Does a Kitchen Renovation Cost in London?
Start With the Scope, Not a Generic Price Per Metre
Two kitchens of identical square footage can require very different budgets depending on cabinetry construction, stone surfaces, appliance tiers, and structural wall removals.
Rather than guessing generic estimates, we examine your exact brief, provide itemised transparency, and guide you on where to spend for maximum everyday return.
Smart Budget Allocation
Invest in layout optimization, heavy-use cabinetry runners, durable worktops and task lighting, while economising on lower-impact decorative trims.
Lead Time Coordination
Planning lead times for bespoke cabinetry (6-10 weeks) and templated stone worktops to ensure trade handovers run without site delays.
Why Clients Choose Oraanj
We bridge the gap between architectural layout design and on-site kitchen installation across London:
Years London Experience
Accredited Practice
Bespoke Design Flow
Unified Point of Contact
Layout Designed for Cooking & Living
Wider Interior Architecture Thinking
Bespoke Cabinetry & Storage Craft
Full Renovation & Build Coordination
Planning a Kitchen Design or Renovation in London?
At Oraanj Interiors, we consider kitchen layouts, cabinetry, worktops, lighting, appliances, materials and finishes to create a cohesive scheme tailored to your property. Whether you’re updating an existing kitchen or planning a more extensive transformation, the design can be developed around your requirements and budget.
Some of the questions we’re often asked include:
- What is included in a kitchen design service?
- Can you help with a complete kitchen renovation?
- Can you design a kitchen for a small or open-plan space?
- How do I get started with a kitchen design project?
Tell us about your kitchen and your ideas. We can discuss your requirements and explore how to create a space that balances practicality, quality and visual appeal.
Call us on +44 (0) 7448 803051 or complete the enquiry form to arrange a consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Oraanj Interiors offers interior design services in London, including kitchen design for suitable residential projects. Contact us with details of your property and requirements to discuss the most appropriate approach for your kitchen.
Kitchen design can be combined with renovation work where included in the agreed project scope. Depending on your requirements, this may involve updating cabinetry, worktops, finishes, lighting, appliances and the overall layout. Construction arrangements and contractor responsibilities should be confirmed before work begins.
Yes, careful planning can help make a small kitchen more functional. Efficient storage, well-positioned appliances, suitable cabinetry and considered lighting can help make better use of limited space while maintaining a comfortable and visually balanced design.
Yes, an open-plan kitchen can be designed to connect naturally with dining and living areas. Layout, lighting, flooring, materials and furniture can be coordinated to establish a cohesive interior while helping define different functional zones.
Cabinetry and worktops can be selected to suit the kitchen layout, practical requirements, preferred aesthetic and budget. Options may include different door styles, colours, wood finishes, stone surfaces and other materials, depending on the design and intended use.
Bespoke joinery can be incorporated where appropriate to create tailored storage, fitted cabinetry, shelving, breakfast stations or other custom details. These elements can be designed to complement the overall interior and make effective use of the available space.
Yes, lighting and storage are important parts of kitchen planning. The design may include task lighting for preparation areas, general illumination, accent lighting and storage solutions such as deep drawers, pull-out units, pantry cupboards and integrated shelving.
Appliance selection and placement can be considered as part of the kitchen design where included in the project scope. Factors may include available space, cooking habits, energy efficiency, ventilation requirements and how appliances integrate with the cabinetry.
Costs depend on the kitchen size, layout, cabinetry, worktops, appliances, materials and finishes selected. Plumbing or electrical changes, construction work and the level of project coordination can also affect the budget. Contact Oraanj Interiors to discuss your requirements and establish a suitable scope.
The timeline depends on the size and complexity of the kitchen, the extent of the renovation, product lead times and the availability of contractors. Changes to plumbing, electrics or the layout may require additional planning. A project-specific programme can be discussed once the scope is established.
Contact Oraanj Interiors with details of your property, kitchen, preferred style, budget and intended timescale. Photographs, measurements or existing floor plans can help explain your requirements. We can then discuss your ideas and outline suitable next steps.
