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“Barkitecture” Inspiration: Reimagining Awkward Spaces as Purposeful Pet Sanctuaries

With National Love Your Pet Day on February 20th approaching, we’re looking at...

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Leading Interior Designers on the Rise of the Calm, Contemporary Kitchen

At Tom Howley, we have witnessed a distinct shift in how our clients...

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What Makes This Modern Country Kitchen So Adaptable for Everyday Life

The success of a modern country kitchen today is less about scale or...

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Kitchen Trends for 2026: Human-Centred Design, Timeless Craft and Colour Confidence

At Tom Howley, we’ve never believed in blindly following trends. Our kitchens are...

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A Weekend of Design Inspiration in Tunbridge Wells

Royal Tunbridge Wells is set to come alive with creativity this March, as...

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How to Bring Warmth and Wellbeing to the Contemporary Kitchen, with Lauren Gilberthorpe

Interior Designer Lauren Gilberthorpe is recognised for her considered, sensory-led approach, layering texture,...

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London Townhouse Malone Kitchen

From the outset, this kitchen was imagined as a space that would shape...

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The Perfect Christmas Kitchen: Design Details That Make a Difference

Christmas brings a particular kind of magic to the kitchen. It’s when the...

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Bespoke Under Stairs Wine Storage: Transforming Unused Space Into a Moody, Modern Feature

Some of the most inspiring design moments happen in the places people least expect: those awkward corners, tight transitions, and forgotten pockets of the home. This newly completed under stairs wine storage project is a perfect example of how...

Some of the most inspiring design moments happen in the places people least...

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Festive Flavours from Sub-Zero & Wolf UK: Mulled Wine Cake & Turkey Brine

The festive season is all about indulgence, warmth, and sharing delicious food with...

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Entertaining Made Effortless: Creating a Calm, Considered Christmas Kitchen

Christmas Day has a rhythm all of its own. The kitchen hums with...

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Celebrate Christmas with Miele: Traditional Stollen and Perfect Turkey

There’s something wonderfully grounding about slowing down during the festive season and returning...

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A Moody Speakeasy-Inspired Retreat: Home Bar and Media Wall

We’ve always believed that the best homes don’t just look beautiful, they feel...

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Festive Starter: BORA’s King Prawns with Mango Salsa

Delicious, versatile, and not too heavy, king prawns are the perfect starter for...

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The Journey to Creating Malone: Crafting Modern Heritage

Every collection begins with a question. For Malone, that question was simple yet...

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Introducing Malone: The Evolution of Classic Kitchen Design

For more than two decades, Tom Howley has been at the forefront of...

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Inside the Newly Renovated Tom Howley Chelsea Showroom

This October, our Chelsea showroom reopened its doors, refreshed and reimagined as a...

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Indoor-Outdoor Family Kitchen in North Bristol

Helen’s 1930s home beautifully combines historic character with the practicalities of modern family...

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A Forever Kitchen in a Somerset Cottage

As a busy oncologist and mother of two young children, Lara saw the...

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West Yorkshire Family Home

Louise and her husband bought the property with the intention of a complete...

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Family-Centred Kitchen Renovation in Didsbury

The Brief The young family who purchased this long-vacant Edwardian property had two...

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Traditional Esher Home Reimagined

Project Brief Key elements of the brief included a family gathering area, a...

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Grade II Listed Farmhouse Kitchen

Reimagined Layout The new open plan layout naturally lent itself to distinct zones:...

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Grade I Listed Tudor House Project

Restoring History Built in two stages between 1540 and 1580, Plaish Hall is...

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Family Kitchen Designed for Modern Living

Space Redefined This exceptional kitchen was not just a standalone project; rather, it...

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#mytomhowleykitchen

@redcliffhouse_renovation This impressive space has three main zones – a handcrafted kitchen with an island at its heart, a sociable dining zone, and a comfortable living area. Our distinctive colour, Avocado, was chosen, combined with warm oak internals and Caesarstone worktops.

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@understated_luxury_living This kitchen is a beautiful example of how you don't need to use bold colours to create a striking end result. Our Devine design, with its column details and sophisticated grey paint colour, adds depth and interest while considered styling and modern appliances complete the look.

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@our.cambridge.home A bespoke kitchen island adds a unique twist to the heart of this home with its curved design and striking Lithadora colourway. The whole space strikes the perfect balance between traditional aesthetics and contemporary flair.

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@mrandmrsbrenovation This sophisticated shaker kitchen perfectly balances style with function. It features a host of practical storage solutions, a calming colour palette, an efficient layout and contemporary finishing touches.

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@projectsw6 We love the simplicity and calming feel of this beautiful family kitchen. Classic shaker style cabinetry adds a sense of character to the contemporary space, finished with crisp white surfaces and considered styling.

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@csf.home This family kitchen epitomises the simple beauty of traditional shaker design. The striking central island and sophisticated finishing touches help to create a relaxed and inviting environment, perfect for cooking and entertaining.

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@woodlandsfarm__ The perfect blend of old and new. This stunning space balances original farmhouse features with a modern country-style kitchen design, finished in our beautiful paint colour, Moonstone.

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@our.hardwickhouse This kitchen is the perfect backdrop for modern family living. A timeless colour palette, sleek worktop and state-of-the-art appliances combine to create a space that’s both functional and full of charm.

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@that_ealing_feeling We're just a little bit obsessed with this dramatic Devine design. Our Nightshade paint colour marries beautifully with the contemporary crittall doors and warm herringbone flooring.

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@lifestyle.by.lucinda Expertly crafted and beautifully styled. The considered kitchen layout offers an efficient and functional flow, whilst a soft colour palette and features such as the open shelving inject personality and warmth in keeping with the look and feel of the stunning period property.

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@our_kentish_lodge The owners of this property reconfigured their kitchen and living areas to create a space perfect for modern family living. Real emphasis was put not only on the practicality of the kitchen layout but the symmetry, clean lines and flow of the design, creating a space that's simply a joy to be in.

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@_wallsandwine This stunning Edwardian home oozes charm and sophistication. The kitchen incorporates a large central island, an incredible array of appliances and informal seating, creating the perfect space for cooking, entertaining and relaxing.

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@redcliffhouse_renovation This impressive space has three main zones – a handcrafted kitchen with an island at its heart, a sociable dining zone, and a comfortable living area. Our distinctive colour, Avocado, was chosen, combined with warm oak internals and Caesarstone worktops.

expand image

@understated_luxury_living This kitchen is a beautiful example of how you don't need to use bold colours to create a striking end result. Our Devine design, with its column details and sophisticated grey paint colour, adds depth and interest while considered styling and modern appliances complete the look.

expand image

@our.cambridge.home A bespoke kitchen island adds a unique twist to the heart of this home with its curved design and striking Lithadora colourway. The whole space strikes the perfect balance between traditional aesthetics and contemporary flair.

expand image

@mrandmrsbrenovation This sophisticated shaker kitchen perfectly balances style with function. It features a host of practical storage solutions, a calming colour palette, an efficient layout and contemporary finishing touches.

expand image

@projectsw6 We love the simplicity and calming feel of this beautiful family kitchen. Classic shaker style cabinetry adds a sense of character to the contemporary space, finished with crisp white surfaces and considered styling.

expand image

@csf.home This family kitchen epitomises the simple beauty of traditional shaker design. The striking central island and sophisticated finishing touches help to create a relaxed and inviting environment, perfect for cooking and entertaining.

expand image

@woodlandsfarm__ The perfect blend of old and new. This stunning space balances original farmhouse features with a modern country-style kitchen design, finished in our beautiful paint colour, Moonstone.

expand image

@our.hardwickhouse This kitchen is the perfect backdrop for modern family living. A timeless colour palette, sleek worktop and state-of-the-art appliances combine to create a space that’s both functional and full of charm.

expand image

@that_ealing_feeling We're just a little bit obsessed with this dramatic Devine design. Our Nightshade paint colour marries beautifully with the contemporary crittall doors and warm herringbone flooring.

expand image

@lifestyle.by.lucinda Expertly crafted and beautifully styled. The considered kitchen layout offers an efficient and functional flow, whilst a soft colour palette and features such as the open shelving inject personality and warmth in keeping with the look and feel of the stunning period property.

expand image

@our_kentish_lodge The owners of this property reconfigured their kitchen and living areas to create a space perfect for modern family living. Real emphasis was put not only on the practicality of the kitchen layout but the symmetry, clean lines and flow of the design, creating a space that's simply a joy to be in.

expand image

@_wallsandwine This stunning Edwardian home oozes charm and sophistication. The kitchen incorporates a large central island, an incredible array of appliances and informal seating, creating the perfect space for cooking, entertaining and relaxing.

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