Queen Anne Avenue — Modern Kitchen Renovation in London
A Light-Filled Transformation for Contemporary Living
At Freeman Studio, we specialise in creating thoughtful, timeless interiors that balance aesthetics with everyday functionality. The Queen Anne Avenue project showcases our approach — transforming a tired kitchen and dining space into a bright, welcoming environment that connects seamlessly to the garden.
The goal: to bring in natural light, improve flow, and craft a calm, sustainable heart of the home.
Reimagining a Classic London Kitchen
The original layout was enclosed and dark, with limited access to the garden. Our design brought warmth and texture to create a very busy family space maximising the gardens impact internally.
By combining modern materials with a contextual approach, the new kitchen feels both contemporary and rooted in the character of its London home.
"We adore our new kitchen; it is the focal room for our family, all of whom love cooking, socialising and dining with our friends in our beautiful new space."
This guiding request became the foundation for the design — influencing everything from window placement to material selection.
Kitchen Renovation London — Design and Material Palette
The new kitchen layout was redefined around light, balance, and texture. Minimising the intrusion of an old chimney breast created more functional cabinetry space.
The material palette layers dark blue cabinetry, exposed brickwork, copper accents and herringbone flooring to create warmth and rhythm. Durable, sustainable materials ensure longevity without compromising on natural beauty.
Material Selection
Cabinetry: We looked in to various options for reuse but previous modifications, adhesive use and wear and tare overtime were apparent and when the kitchen was removed, so the kitchen was sent to be recycled with approximately 94% diverted from landfill.
Flooring: Worn laminated flooring was replaced with vinyl wood effect flooring. Wood use was discussed and due to budgetary constraints, desire to maintain a ‘new look’ for when the property is sold, cat access to the area directly from outside it was agreed to go down the vinyl route.
Amtico vinyl flooring have a take-back scheme at end of life where the products are recycled. Holding credentials for Global Green Tag, Eurofins Gold - Indoor air quality standard among others represents a sustainable vision as well as issuing an annual sustainability report - all helped decide upon them for this project. While this is a fossil fuel based solution, the Amtico Bio version offers a saving of 25% on the carbon footprint of the product - make sure this is in your specification - I missed it.
Glazing: Matte black aluminium for a modern, architectural finish replaced PVC windows and doors that were energy inefficient. The new glazing comes with a 20 year guarantee, low-E (low emissivity) glass with U-Values of 1.6 W, while the doors also meet PAS 24, BS6375 Parts 1, 2 and 3 as well as meeting ISO9001 from FGC bespoke aluminium.
Lighting: Layered LED system with warm ambient tones.
Cornice: The existing expanded polystyrene moulding was a casualty of the services relocation. This was replaced by a traditional fibrous plaster solution to avoid the use of polystyrene is a petrochemical based material alternatives.
Paint: I specified Ambient Pro White+ From Graphenstone which sequesters carbon while it cures - around 12 weeks - this paint is also photocatalytic air-purifying, breathable, anti-bacterial and is a natural lime paint.
Project Management and Delivery
Freeman Studio oversaw every phase — from initial design intent to contractor coordination and installation. Our structured process ensures that every element, from glazing alignment to finish selection, is handled with precision.
We collaborated closely with trusted London contractors and specialists, maintaining open communication through design reviews and site visits. This transparent, hands-on approach ensures a consistent, high-quality outcome on every project.
The completed kitchen and dining area now form the true heart of the home. Natural light floods through the glazing, the textures of brick and timber create warmth, and the dark green cabinetry grounds the space with sophistication.
The seamless flow between inside and outside makes the space ideal for both everyday living and entertaining — a hallmark of modern kitchen renovation in London where function meets beauty.
Our Design Philosophy
"Good design isn't just about how something looks — it's about how it works, how it feels, and how it enhances life at home."
At Freeman Studio, we believe in the power of good design to improve quality of life. Every decision — from proportion and material to lighting and texture — is made with care and intention. Our studio combines creative design thinking with technical precision and sustainability. We create spaces that not only look exceptional but perform beautifully for years to come.
Key Project Highlights - Happy client!
“Matt’s advice, knowledge, keen eye for detail and patience proved invaluable for our kitchen refurbishment project. Not only were his Interior Design skills put to the test but his Project Management skills had to come in to play, dealing with a number of different contractors, all with tight timescales and varying, often conflicting demands.
As his client we had a strong idea as to the aesthetic we were looking to achieve, and Matt’s knowledge of suppliers was invaluable in order to source the products to meet our vision.
Matt assisted us with some careful space planning as we had made the decision not to build an extension. He came up with some clever solutions to store away our extensive amount of kitchen items and food items.
We adore our new kitchen; it is the focal room for our family, all of whom love cooking, socialising and dining with our friends in our beautiful new space. ”
Project Overview
Location: London
Project Type: Kitchen and Dining Renovation
Scope: Interior Design, Glazing Specification, FF&E Coordination, Project Management
Duration: 4 Weeks On Site
Focus: Sustainability, Light, Materiality, and Space Optimisation
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Freeman Studio is a London-based interior design and project management practice specialising in residential renovations, sustainable design, and bespoke interiors.
We create homes that are functional, characterful, and timeless — spaces designed to inspire daily living.
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