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A Metallic Kitchen Makeover With Rylan Clark

Inspired by the premium look of luxe hotel suites and the practical features needed for everyday life, Rylan Clark’s kitchen makeover created a luxurious space that suits a fast paced lifestyle. Rylan is no stranger to hosting and needed Howdens to help make his modern kitchen design a reality in his London Victorian-era flat. Working closely with Dom, his expert trade professional, he found the right kitchen range and features to get a flawless fit that matched his wishlist. The Clerkenwell Matt Metallics kitchen offered warm, dynamic tones that shift with the light. The result is a space ready to impress guests in his home away from home.

About Rylan

Rylan Clark is a broadcaster and television personality who first found fame as a contestant on The X Factor. A regular on Gogglebox, he’s also known for presenting This Morning, Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two, and the BAFTA-winning Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour.

Rylan posing in his new metallic kitchen, which has marble worktops and gold fixtures

Design Goals

Working with his Howdens designer to curate his modern kitchen design, Rylan was inspired by his favourite hotels. As this is his London social pad, he wanted to keep things simple and stylish - free of clutter and full of character. So whether hosting or relaxing after a busy day in the city, the key to his kitchen renovation was to create a calming, opulent space to unwind in.

Metallic bronze shaker kitchen with integrated, j-pull handles. The counters are a white marble-effect with matching upstand

Finished Floor Plan

His fitter, Dom, helped Rylan create a contemporary kitchen design, which featured only low-level cabinets, keeping the space open. A bespoke bar created a luxury space to store drinks and glassware. A custom step added an area for displaying bottles, elevating the hotel aesthetic. As this isn’t his main home, a combi oven and island hob provide all the functionality he needs in a small space.

Dom, the kitchen fitter, finishing up the installation of the new matt metallic bronze kitchen doors.

“I've worked with a few kitchen suppliers in my time but working with Dom, my tradesperson, and matching that up with the Howdens' design team, it has literally been the perfect match. I'm so thrilled with how everything's gone, and it all looks perfect.”

Clerkenwell Matt Metallic Bronze

Rylan chose Clerkenwell fronts in a matt metallic finish to achieve his high-end look. The warm, bronze tone changes under different lighting, making this a dynamic design that always gives off a different feel.

SEE CLERKENWELL METALLIC BRONZE

Decorative Details

Together with his fitter Dom and his Howdens designer, Rylan picked these products to create the high-end space he could retire to after a long day on set.

An integrated cabinet with glass fronts and black frame. It has matching glass shelves with built in lighting.

Custom Bar Area

Dom created an upscale bar using smoked glass doors, tiered quartz worktops, and wine racks between cabinets. Functional and opulent.

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A kitchen island with white and gold-effect solid stone worktops, with a waterfall design on each side and integrated hob.

Bespoke Quartz Worktops

Seamless joints in the bespoke quartz worktop allow the bold golden veining and statement waterfall design to capture your full attention.

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A black Lamona integrated hob, with a built-in extractor fan. It is on a marble-effect worktop, in white and gold.

Lamona Appliances

Rylan chose a Lamona hob, which is exclusive to Howdens. By removing the extractor, it continues the flow of the low, streamlined suite.

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A square, brass metallic sink with matching hot water tap. The worktop has a white and gold marble effect.

Metallic Brass Sink

The large sink bowl offers plenty of room for prepping drinks. Rylan picked a luxurious, brass finish to complement the unique colour scheme further.

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Instant Hot Water Tap

Rylan’s kitchen features a 3-in-1 boiling water tap and a spacious brass-toned sink, blending modern convenience with a luxurious, statement-making finish.

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A cream wall with decorative wall mouldings, running around framed photos and awards under dedicated lighting.

Decorative Mouldings

To complete Rylan's design, Dom installed wall mouldings that added character and a decorative touch reminiscent of luxurious hotel suites.

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Rylan Clark stood in his matt metallic bronze kitchen, leaning against the white marble-effect worktops and stood behind the matching island.

“The experience has been a breath of fresh air. From the initial design consultation to making my first drink in the finished kitchen, I wouldn’t change a thing. I can’t thank the team enough.”