Kitchen: Plain English in the UK
From Julie
From Julie & Janet:
One of our favorite companies is Plain English in the UK, creator of serene and meticulously detailed custom kitchens, with a presence in London, Suffolk, and Gloustershire, and a new showroom in Marylebone. The company philosophy? "
Plain English keeps it simple in terms of its offerings: four beautiful, restrained kitchen systems.
WILLIAMSBURG:
LONG HOUSE
SPITALFIELDS: "The architectural and furniture styles of the 18th-century middle classes reached their apotheosis in the merchant houses of Spitalfields. It was from these beautifully preserved buildings near Plain English's Hoxton Square showroom that the inspiration for the Spitalfields kitchen sprung."
SOUTHWOLD: "
May 11, 2009
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i love plain english's look. is there a kitchen design company in new york that might be considered similar or comparable?? henrybuilt is of course nice, but is quite a bit sleeker.
I bought a kitchen from Plain English in the last year and would not recommend them. Although their designs are extremely attractive, in my experience the company is less than professional with a lack of attention to detail.
The process of designing my kitchen was punctuated with a string of miscommunications that took place mainly within Plain English. Elements of the design that had been requested from the start were wrongly omitted, and I had to make several corrections that should have been unnecessary.
The final design unexpectedly resulted in one of the cupboard doors hitting the extractor hood and only opening two thirds. I was given no warning about this flaw before installation. In fact when it became apparent after installation I had to point it out. At which point their designer claimed that I myself was responsible for checking the design allowed for adequate door clearance! Despite this being her job!
I had to insist that I be reimbursed (for a fairly slim amount they were not eager to give). My small kitchen cost about £20,000 (not including appliances) but in the end it wasn't perfect, and the process was far from hassle-free.
To be clear, the kitchen cost £20,000 not including appliances.
Does anyone know who makes these gorgeous chairs featured in the images above?
gorgeous! love the matte finish on the cabinets, too.
If you like the black spun aluminium in the final picture, find the exact same light at http://www.hollowaysofludlow.com/shop/index.php?id=267&Ct1=5&Ct2=66&Ct3=186&Clv=5&HC=1
I love Plain English!!
I've had a Plain English kitchen for the last 5 years and it has been great. We are just about to move and I am ordering a new one. The design serice as usual has been flawless and our charming Suffolk fitter we had last time still works for them and guess what we have asked for him again.
Just seen this blog and I have to say that I had a Plain English Kitchen here in Suffolk and am delighted!!
This is my first blog and feel that I had to let you guys know what a delight it was working with my designer achieving a kitchen that is not only practical but looks stunning. Drop dead gorgeous - as my friend said.
The whole process was so smooth I can throughly recommend Plain English!
Homes and Gardens have just photographed it and hopefully I will have some pics to share with you all.
Please send me a brochure
For a brochure, visit Plain English's website - http://www.plainenglishdesign.co.uk/longhouse.html
these photos were so lovely I ordered their brochure - wow - very beautiful indeed. But no price indication which is a bad sign perhaps? I just wondered if anyone knew who designed the Plain english brochure as it is amazing. thank you.
Yes, UK kitchen companies are notorious for bad service.
