North London · N1 · 2026

Islington Minimal Green Kitchen

Category

Kitchen Renovations

Area

Islington (N1)

Duration

8 weeks

Completed

2026

Overview

A minimal green kitchen wall of tall units with concealed oven housing, a stone island and hidden waste and recycling systems. Kitchen case study in Islington (N1), photographed for David Delavega's book Kitchen, Living & Beyond.

Works were sequenced to keep the property secure and weathertight throughout, with a single site manager coordinating every trade from strip-out to final snagging.

Portfolio example — concept case study

Services provided

Kitchen design & setting out
Strip-out & waste removal
Structural alterations
Plumbing first fix
Electrics & lighting circuits
Plastering & finishes
Cabinetry installation
Stone templating & worktops
Splashback & tiling
Appliance installation
Decoration
Snagging & handover

Materials used

Matt lacquer frontsStone island topIntegrated waste systemLarge-format porcelain floor

Before & after

After completion

Before works

BeforeAfter

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Timeline

01

Survey & design

Measured survey, drawings and approvals.

02

Strip-out & structure

Demolition, groundworks and steelwork.

03

First & second fix

Services, joinery, plaster and tiling.

04

Finish & handover

Decoration, commissioning and snagging.

Total programme: 8 weeks

Gallery

Islington Minimal Green Kitchen — Minimal green kitchen wall with concealed ovens — Minimal green kitchen wall with concealed ovens

Islington Minimal Green Kitchen — Stone island and brass tap under the rooflight — Stone island and brass tap under the rooflight

Islington Minimal Green Kitchen — Integrated waste and recycling drawer — Integrated waste and recycling drawer

Islington Minimal Green Kitchen — Porcelain to parquet floor transition detail — Porcelain to parquet floor transition detail

Client feedback (illustrative)

“A difficult structure handled calmly and finished beautifully.”

Illustrative feedback — N1 kitchen (portfolio example, not a real client review)

Project area

Approximate area only — Islington, N1. No property addresses are published.

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