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A Kitchen Makeover With Scarlette

Filled with indulgent hues, authentic features, and sensory surfaces, this kitchen makeover with Scarlette Douglas demonstrates how to build a black cooking area that will create a statement. Best known for presenting A Place In The Sun on Channel 4, Scarlette runs a successful renovation business, working with high-end schemes on a daily basis. Explore how she used inspiration from premium layouts and planning advice from her Howdens designer to create a show stopping kitchen makeover that was tailored to her home.

Passion for property

With more than 10 years experience renovating properties of all shapes and sizes, Scarlette had a clear vision for her new scheme.

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Passion for property

Drawing upon a decade of renovation experience, Scarlette set out to create a scheme that embodied her daring style and maximised space. Scarlette knew that we have many fashionable designs within our collection, so she was confident of finding an option that would complement her dramatic aesthetic.
A boutique base

By pairing handleless units with slab door-fronts in a black tone, Scarlette's design replicates the sophisticated look of exclusive venues.

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A boutique base

Thanks to the daring, black units and handleless design, Scarlette’s scheme has the same elevated look as high-end hotels. The simple style and matt finish of the Hockley cupboards create a contemporary canvas that keeps her bold palette in the spotlight. Meanwhile, the new layout makes the most of every inch on offer, giving Scarlette plenty of room for cooking or fixing drinks when entertaining.

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The design details

Dramatic shades

Creating a design that was different from the norm was important to Scarlette, which is why she chose a charcoal shade for her cabinetry.

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Authentic surfaces

Scarlette’s quartz counter introduced a durable feature that also matched the colour of her cupboards for an effortlessly chic layout.

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Contemporary cabinetry

Complementing her striking door-fronts, Scarlette picked slate-grey, handleless units to ensure the layout looked on-trend inside and out.

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A sultry sink-bowl

Thanks to its sturdy, composite build and statement hue, Scarlette’s black sink bridges the gap between fashion and function.

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Built-in cooking

To emphasise the streamlined look, Scarlette stacked built-in equipment in a tower unit for a contemporary cooking zone.

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Concealed cooling

A clutter-free design would give her bold theme maximum impact, so Scarlette selected integrated refrigeration, tucked behind a cupboard door.

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Going pro with gas

Scarlette wanted a practical scheme that was also stylish. Her gas stove ticks both boxes by adding classic character and precision cooking.

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Dishes in a doddle

A dishwasher was a must-have for Scarlette’s home, so she chose a model with plenty of programmes to make light work of washing up.

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