The Gatfield Kitchen: A Contemporary Design with Natural Warmth
The Gatfield Kitchen is a beautiful example of how contemporary design can be softened with natural materials and thoughtful detailing.
Located in Wokingham, this project formed part of a wider extension, with Exact brought in to design and install the kitchen. The clients wanted a space that felt fresh, practical and welcoming, with a breakfast bar for morning coffees and a lovely view out into the garden.
The result is a warm, considered kitchen that brings together modern finishes, natural texture and timeless design details.
A Contemporary Kitchen with Natural Warmth
The overall style of the Gatfield Kitchen blends contemporary design with a subtle traditional nod. The colour palette features a new sage tone paired with natural oak, creating a calm and welcoming feel that works beautifully within the extended space.
This balance of colour and texture helps the kitchen feel modern without feeling too stark. The sage cabinetry brings softness, while the natural oak breakfast bar adds warmth and character.
Designed for everyday living, the breakfast bar creates the perfect spot for morning coffee, casual dining or simply enjoying the view into the garden.
Dekton Opera Worktops with Shark Nose Detailing
One of the standout features of this kitchen is the Dekton Opera worktop, chosen for both its appearance and performance.
The clients were keen to include a heat-resistant surface, making Dekton a practical choice for a busy kitchen. Its durability makes it well-suited to everyday use, while the elegant finish helps elevate the overall design.
A detail the clients particularly loved was the shark nose edge profile. This subtle feature gives the worktop a refined, premium finish and adds a clean, modern line to the kitchen.
It is a small design detail, but one that makes a real impact.
Designed Around the Extension
As this kitchen was part of a wider extension project, careful coordination was important.
One of the main challenges was the project timescale, as there had been a delay with the builder. Despite this, the Exact team worked professionally throughout to ensure the kitchen element was completed with care and attention.
Extension projects often require flexibility, communication and planning, especially when multiple stages and trades are involved. Exact’s role was to make sure the kitchen design and installation aligned with the wider project, while still delivering the quality finish expected.
Practical Features for Everyday Use
Alongside the design details, the Gatfield Kitchen was planned with everyday practicality in mind.
A mixture of NEFF appliances was selected to support the way the clients use their kitchen, while the layout creates a smooth and functional flow through the space.
The breakfast bar adds another useful element, offering a relaxed place to sit, pause and enjoy the garden view. Combined with the heat-resistant worktops and carefully chosen finishes, the kitchen is designed to feel both practical and beautifully considered.
Client Feedback
The clients were delighted with the design, installation and final result, sharing that Exact were professional throughout.
“Professional throughout, and delighted with design, installation and end result.”
This feedback reflects what Exact aims to deliver across every project: thoughtful design, reliable installation and a finished kitchen that feels right for the home.
A Calm, Considered Kitchen for Modern Living
The Gatfield Kitchen brings together the best of contemporary kitchen design with natural warmth and carefully chosen details.
From the sage and oak colour palette to the Dekton Opera worktops, shark nose edging, NEFF appliances and garden-facing breakfast bar, every element has been selected to create a space that feels stylish, practical and personal.
For the clients, the finished kitchen is now a welcoming part of their home - designed for everyday living, morning coffees and enjoying the view into the garden.
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