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Professional Partnership Case Study: Hartford Homes

For over two decades, Tom Howley has built its reputation on exceptional design,...

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The Journey from Timber to Tom Howley

At Tom Howley, the relationship between incredible design and excellence in manufacturing is...

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Introducing Charlotte Stirling-Reed and the Kitchen that Looks After You

The pace of life is increasing. The things we care about are changing....

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This is Tom Howley

At Tom Howley, we know that every kitchen that leaves our doors is...

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Homes & Interiors Week comes to St Albans

This September, St Albans becomes a destination for anyone with a passion for...

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A Kitchen for the Cottage

Tythe Cottage – known to thousands on Instagram as The Cottage on the...

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Inside The Showrooms: Our Spring/Summer Event Highlights

It’s been another busy season across the Tom Howley showroom network, celebrating new...

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Escape the Safe Kitchen with the Design Experts

Have you ever felt pressured into making a decision that you knew in...

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Green Kitchens Walked So Yellow Kitchens Could Run

Interior trends rarely do a complete 180 in the space of a few years. While trends are coming and going faster than ever, existing trends still inspire new ones, often evolving in a way that feels natural, until it’s...

Interior trends rarely do a complete 180 in the space of a few...

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Have You Got FOBO (Fear of Being Outdated)?

We all fantasise about what our “dream home” might look like in a...

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Bringing Bespoke Design to Life at Tom Howley Brentwood

After 14 years in the local community, we’re delighted to share that our...

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The Kitchen Where it Belongs

Transforming your home doesn’t always mean a massive extension – it can be led by careful consideration...

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What Mood Is Your Kitchen In?

Colour at home is more than just decorative. It shapes how a room...

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Rethinking the Kitchen Renovation: Colour Over Construction

Removing the blindfold. The gasp. “Wow, it looks so different, I love it!”....

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Do Pink Kitchens Have More Fun?

Pink has long carried strong associations, but in today’s interiors landscape, it’s beginning...

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Escaping the Safe Kitchen: Meet Tom Howley’s New Spring Colours

Timelessness. Enduring. Trend-agnostic. This facet of long-lasting design is one that we’re incredibly...

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The New Spring Clean – A Kitchen Reset that Works for You

Keeping a kitchen clean can feel like a never-ending fight between calm cleanliness...

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The kitchen that looks after you

The brief from Charlotte Stirling-Reed The kitchen that looks after you should do...

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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 was the culmination of extensive renovation efforts undertaken throughout the entire property. The client shares, “Our new kitchen was part of a large house refurbishment during...

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.

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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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