JOURNAL

Our stories and news

Here you’ll find project stories, studio updates, team features and thoughtful inspiration for the home.

Together, they reflect the people, process and principles behind The Waterfield Collection. The journal is designed to offer inspiration for the moments that matter, with ideas grounded in real life, daily rituals and the way a home is truly used. Each story brings a closer view of how thoughtful design can support a life lived well.

Modern kitchen island with dark navy drawers, gold handles, and a white marble countertop; vase of white tulips and a French press on display.
The Art of Kitchen Storage: Concealed, Considered and Clutter-freeInspirationTips

The Art of Kitchen Storage: Concealed, Considered and Clutter-free

There is a moment, usually a year or so after a new kitchen goes in,…
6 min
Open kitchen with warm wooden cabinets, a granite island, and black bar stools around the center island.
Inside the solid walnut Nackington kitchen designed for hostingCase StudyInspirationKitchens

Inside the solid walnut Nackington kitchen designed for hosting

Nackington is a private home in South East Kent belonging to a working couple whose…
2 min
Waterfield Collection Bespoke Kitchen Finishing Paint
Painted, stained, lacquered or veneered? Cabinet door finishes explainedInspirationTips

Painted, stained, lacquered or veneered? Cabinet door finishes explained

The finish on your cabinet doors is one of the most visible decisions in your…
8 min
Bright white kitchen with a large kitchen island, pendant lights, and big windows overlooking a green garden area
Spindles, shakers and a kitchen built to last at The HatchCase StudyInspirationKitchens

Spindles, shakers and a kitchen built to last at The Hatch

The Hatch is a private home in South East Kent that underwent an extensive renovation…
2 min
Close-up of a cream-colored kitchen island with a natural wood countertop, ornate leg detailing, and brass drawer knobs on the left.
Four Material Options for Your Kitchen WorktopsInspirationTips

Four Material Options for Your Kitchen Worktops

The worktop takes more daily use than any other surface in the kitchen. It is…
7 min
Modern kitchen with a white island, navy blue stools, pendant lights, and glass-front cabinets on top.
Inside Winterbourne and its bespoke pantryCase StudyInspirationKitchens

Inside Winterbourne and its bespoke pantry

Winterbourne is a new-build family home in the villages surrounding Canterbury. For a couple whose…
2 min
Close-up of a black countertop edge over a light wood drawer front with visible grain texture, in a modern cabinet.
What Does a Bespoke Kitchen Actually Cost? An Honest BreakdownKitchensTips

What Does a Bespoke Kitchen Actually Cost? An Honest Breakdown

Every Waterfield kitchen is bespoke and tailored to your family, so the cost will also…
6 min
Blue upper cabinets and wooden lower cabinets in a modern kitchen with a marble countertop and gold faucet over a farmhouse sink
A glimpse into The Foreland kitchen extension, CanterburyCase StudyInspirationKitchens

A glimpse into The Foreland kitchen extension, Canterbury

Foreland is a bungalow extension in Canterbury, Kent, designed for a working couple who doubled…
3 min
Choosing a Kitchen Sink: The Questions to Ask Before You Look at the OptionsInspirationKitchensTips

Choosing a Kitchen Sink: The Questions to Ask Before You Look at the Options

The sink is one of those decisions that catches people off guard. It feels simple…
6 min
Waterfield Collection Bespoke Kitchen Design
You’ve Got Planning Permission for Your Kitchen Extension. Now What?KitchensTips

You’ve Got Planning Permission for Your Kitchen Extension. Now What?

The approval notice arrives, and it feels like the hard part is over. In many…
8 min
Waterfield Collection Bespoke Kitchen Design
How to Prepare for Your Waterfield Design ConsultationTips

How to Prepare for Your Waterfield Design Consultation

Most people walk into a first kitchen design meeting with a Pinterest folder and a…
6 min