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The Much Hadham Cottage

Much Hadham, Hertfordshire

A thoughtfully layered bespoke kitchen for a historic Much Hadham property, where original cottage proportions meet a newly extended open-plan space. Three Little Greene paint tones - Invisible Green, Joanna and Linen Wash - create a rich yet harmonious palette that connects the home to its surrounding Hertfordshire countryside.

The design respects the cottage’s intimate scale while introducing contemporary function - a compact island with integrated seating, floor-to-ceiling pantry storage, and a bespoke chimney breast mantle framing the cooking zone. A coordinating utility room and boot room extend the palette of hand-painted cabinetry and aged brass hardware through the working areas of the home.

Kitchen Details

  • Cabinetry StyleClassic In-Frame Shaker with plain flat fronts and beaded panels
  • Colour PaletteLittle Greene Invisible Green, Joanna & Linen Wash
  • WorktopsCarrara Misterio Quartz on central island
  • HandlesHendel & Hendel Greenwich in waxed burnished brass
  • CookingElectric AGA in Dartmouth Blue; ILVE Milano 600mm oven
  • ExtractionWestin Prime integrated into cabinetry
  • Sink & TapTwo Shaws sinks with Perrin & Rowe taps in aged brass
  • RefrigerationFisher & Paykel integrated fridge-freezer
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Highlights of This Kitchen

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Concealed Cellar Door

A hidden cellar door seamlessly integrated into the kitchen cabinetry, maintaining the clean aesthetic while preserving access to the original cellar below.

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Three-Tone Paint Scheme

Three carefully selected Little Greene shades create visual depth, with the deep Invisible Green drawing the eye toward the countryside beyond.

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Dual Cooking Stations

The original Dartmouth Blue AGA is retained as a characterful centrepiece, complemented by a modern ILVE Milano oven for year-round versatility.

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Glazed Reading Nook

A triangular glazed extension houses a bespoke window seat that doubles as dining bench seating, flooding the kitchen with natural light.

This project was crafted in our own workshop by The Handmade Kitchen Company.

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