Handleless Traditional Mapesbury Kitchen 111 & Boot Room, Media Lounge, Bathroom & Bedrooms – Great Eversden, Cambridgeshire

Project Highlights

• Handleless Mapesbury cabinetry throughout the home, hand-painted in Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone with Charleston Gray on the two islands
• L-shape kitchen with two islands: a central working island plus a curved bistro-style island with banquette seating angled toward the garden
• ILVE Majestic 120cm range cooker in matt graphite with bronze knobs, framed by a handcrafted mantle and antiqued mirrored splashback
• Aurora Calacatta Gold quartz worktops with ogee profile edges, paired with solid oak dovetail drawers and oak veneer interiors
• Armac Martin Carlton handles in Satin Antique Lacquered finish, used selectively to conceal heavier appliances behind the handleless run
• Bespoke gliding ladder in the boot room, crafted in hand-painted ash timber on brass patina poles with antique bronze hooks
• Whole-home Mapesbury consistency: boot room, media lounge with Crittall doors, bathroom in Worsted with Heartley Grey quartz, master suite dressing room, walk-in wardrobe and four further bedrooms

A Great Eversden Whole-Home Project

Set in the peaceful village of Great Eversden, Cambridgeshire, a charming countryside location renowned for its open landscapes and idyllic rural character, this striking new-build home is a true celebration of craftsmanship and considered design.

As part of the large-scale luxury project, our client chose us to bring timeless quality and bespoke functionality to several key spaces within the home, with ideas from us and an interior designer. The heart of this project is the Mapesbury handleless kitchen, a refined take on traditional design with modern sensibilities. Framed by expansive garden views, a bistro-style seating area and a private swimming pool, the kitchen delivers both everyday comfort and elevated living.

While the overall kitchen follows our signature handleless Mapesbury design, there is one elegant exception: the integrated appliances. Discreetly concealed behind our handcrafted cabinetry, these doors feature Carlton handles by Armac Martin in a Satin Antique Lacquered finish. Appliances like fridges and dishwashers require a firmer grip due to their heavier mechanisms, and the discreet handles make everyday use smoother without compromising on style.

Handleless Mapesbury L-Shape with Two Islands

One of our most sought-after designs is the Mapesbury style, known for its seamless integration of traditional detailing and modern silhouette.

The layout of the kitchen follows an L-shape, cleverly maximised by the inclusion of two distinct kitchen islands. The first sits centrally within the L, serving as a practical prep and storage zone, while the second is positioned just off to the side, angled towards the garden to take full advantage of the home’s incredible views. This second island is gently curved and has a unique angle, featuring bar seating on one side for casual dining, with the opposite side seamlessly transitioning into a bespoke banquette inspired by seating from the family’s favourite bistro restaurant.

To break up the long expanse of cabinetry and enhance the sense of lightness, glass-fronted cabinets are elevated above the sink area, introducing a feeling of openness and a chance to showcase elegant glassware and favourite china. Connecting these beautiful cabinets is an open shelf.

Skimming Stone and Charleston Gray Palette

The colour scheme strikes a beautiful balance between softness and depth. From the main cabinetry hand-painted in Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone to the two kitchen islands finished in Charleston Gray, the palette layers warmth with sophistication.

The warm, light grey of Skimming Stone brings a calm, timeless quality to the space, sitting comfortably in both natural and artificial light and creating a welcoming, airy backdrop. In contrast, Charleston Gray is a deeper, warm grey that adds richness and gravity to the islands.

This thoughtful pairing of tones creates a layered, enveloping atmosphere that is soft and inviting, yet grounded and refined. It is a palette that you would not want to forget about.

ILVE Majestic 1500 Framed by a Handcrafted Mantle

This beautifully designed space is exceptionally well-equipped. The showpiece is undoubtedly the ILVE Majestic 120cm range cooker, finished in matt graphite with bronze knobs and featuring eight burners. It is a true culinary statement, perfectly framed by the symmetrical cabinetry and completed with an antiqued mirrored splashback. A Perrin and Rowe English bronze pot filler enhances the functional space, while the Westin Prime extractor blends discreetly into a bespoke mantle above.

Hidden seamlessly behind our handcrafted cabinetry is a Fisher and Paykel integrated fridge freezer, blending effortlessly into the clean lines of the kitchen and providing a symmetrical kitchen run. Within the main island sits a Fisher and Paykel glass-fronted wine cabinet, left exposed to add a modern, luxe feel and easy access to favourite vintages.

Over by the sink, a Miele integrated dishwasher adds everyday convenience without compromising the seamless design. Each appliance has been carefully chosen and positioned to deliver three things: performance, beauty and harmony.

Shaws Egerton Sink and a Brass Quooker Suite

Describing the masterclass sink area, a Shaws Egerton offset double bowl sink in classic white sits at the heart, complemented by a curated suite of patinated brass fixtures.

This includes the Quooker Classic Fusion tap with CUBE for instant boiling, chilled or sparkling water, paired with a Quooker soap dispenser and Scale Control. The addition of a Yardley bespoke rinse tap in beautifully aged brass adds a bespoke touch, while the English Bronze InSinkErator enhances modern convenience without compromising on the kitchen’s character.

Altogether, this space brings together heritage craftsmanship and modern innovation in the most elevated way.

Aurora Calacatta Gold Quartz and Bespoke Details

Feast your eyes on the finer features that elevate daily living. Thoughtful details include a pantry cupboard with an integrated spice rack, bespoke cutlery and utensil trays, and a main island fitted with a towel rail, solid oak butler trays and matching chopping boards.

All surfaces are topped with Aurora Calacatta Gold quartz in a soft matte finish, finished with elegant ogee profile edges. Inside the cabinetry, oak veneer interiors and solid oak dovetail-jointed drawer boxes reflect the craftsmanship at every turn.

LED strips beneath the cupboards add ambience and clarity. One island is fitted with an S-Box pop-up unit for smaller appliances, while the second island features a Kaelo wine bottle cooler in patinated brass, the ultimate detail for effortless entertaining. A carefully considered angled external skirting plinth finishes the cabinetry with a tailored, architectural edge.

Boot Room with a Bespoke Gliding Ladder

Just steps away from the kitchen, the boot room continues the timeless elegance of this home with a single galley layout crafted in our Mapesbury style. This space is functional, yet finished with luxurious detail.

The floor-to-ceiling cabinetry offers generous storage, with tall units fitted with Carlton cabinet handles by Armac Martin. The cabinetry is hand-painted in Farrow and Ball Charleston Gray, a deep and warm hue that creates a cocooning, cohesive atmosphere and matches the two kitchen islands. A thoughtfully designed open bench area with coat pegs in satin antique lacquered finish provides a practical place for everyday comings and goings.

But the standout feature we have truly fallen for is the bespoke gliding ladder, designed for ease and charm. Crafted in ash timber and hand-painted to match the cabinetry, it gently glides across brass patina poles and is secured with antique bronze patina hooks. This bespoke boot room proves that even hardworking spaces can be beautifully elevated.

Mapesbury Media Lounge with Crittall Doors

Continuing down the ground floor corridor, you are welcomed into the Mapesbury media lounge, a space dedicated to entertaining and comfort. Framed by striking Crittall doors, the room is visually separated yet still flooded with plenty of natural light.

At the heart is a centrally placed TV suspended above a softly illuminated ambient glow from the indoor fire, a refined focal point that adds warmth and balance. To add a symmetrical pattern, we built shelving units with closed cabinets on either side, hand-painted in Farrow and Ball Estate Eggshell 2005, their softest and most sympathetic white.

The open shelving invites personal touches, from books to curated objects, while the bottom cabinets keep entertainment essentials tucked neatly away. Whether for movie night, quiet reading or hosting drinks, the Mapesbury media lounge combines smart design with effortless luxury.

Bathroom with Worsted Cabinetry and Heartley Grey Quartz

In one of the many beautifully finished bathrooms within this property, our client chose a sleek and understated approach with our handleless plain flat panel cabinetry, featuring subtle J-pull finger details for a clean, modern profile.

We hand-painted the cabinetry in Farrow and Ball Worsted, a rich, warm grey that creates the perfect canvas for accent tones and brassware to shine. The design embraces layered sophistication, with a two-tier cabinetry layout brought together by a striking Heartley Grey polished quartz worktop that continues seamlessly into a quartz shelf, running between the cabinetry to offer open storage with elegance.

Above, the double sinks and twin mirrors enhance the symmetry of the space and evoke a classic his-and-hers appeal, while discreet LED lighting softly illuminates both the shelf and floor below.

Master Suite Dressing Room and Walk-In Wardrobe

The master suite sets the tone for luxury living, with a thoughtfully designed dressing room and walk-in wardrobe brought to life in our signature Mapesbury style. It is a space that enjoys phenomenal views across the surrounding Cambridgeshire landscape.

Positioned directly behind the bed’s headboard wall, the space begins with a bespoke dressing table, hand-painted in Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone and topped with a solid oak block worktop. Flanked by symmetrical handleless drawer units that feature a plain front with raised square detailing, the dressing table blends functional storage with a refined aesthetic for everyday rituals.

Beyond this, the enclosed walk-in wardrobe reveals full-height cabinetry finished in Farrow and Ball Charleston Gray. For a tactile accent, we introduced Armac Martin Carlton cabinet handles in a satin antique lacquered finish. The inclusion of three mirrored glass doors enhances the sense of space and light, while integrated LED lighting above and below the cabinetry ensures the room feels as practical as it is luxurious.

Four Bedrooms in Skimming Stone and Charleston Gray

The design language carries through every bedroom in the home, each tailored to its occupant while sharing the same Mapesbury foundation.

In the second bedroom, a row of continuous floor-to-ceiling cabinetry maximises storage while maintaining a clean, architectural presence. Hand-painted in Skimming Stone, the soft grey invites calm and complements the room’s surrounding natural light, with Armac Martin Carlton handles bringing subtle elegance.

The girl’s bedroom features a dual-purpose desk and makeup station crafted in the handleless Mapesbury style, with symmetrical drawers either side topped with a beautiful oak block surface. A walk-in wardrobe maximises functionality with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry finished in Charleston Gray.

Another bedroom blends timeless design with thoughtful functionality through a Mapesbury desk and floor-to-ceiling wardrobes flanking the door, elevated with Armac Martin Carlton handles and a mirrored door, all hand-painted in Skimming Stone.

The spare bedroom offers guests a luxurious retreat with floor-to-ceiling Mapesbury cabinetry punctuated by glass-fronted doors, in the calming neutral tone of Skimming Stone. It feels less like a guest space and more like a boutique hotel suite.

A Cohesive Forever Home

From the heart of the home in the kitchen to the elegant bathroom, luxurious boot room, tranquil media lounge and thoughtfully designed five bedrooms, this nine-room project is a masterclass in timeless design and bespoke craftsmanship.

Every space has been carefully considered to showcase premium finishes and meticulous attention to detail. United by a cohesive design language yet tailored to each room’s purpose and personality, our Mapesbury design helps the home flow effortlessly with warmth, style and function.

Set within the picturesque surroundings of Great Eversden, this extraordinary home is not just beautifully built; it is beautifully lived in.