Before & After Reveals, Featured, My Kitchen

My Kitchen Reveal and How a Fresh Paint Job and a Rangemaster Gave It New Life

Kitchen Reveal With Rangemaster

AD | Welcome to my kitchen reveal with Rangemaster. I have waited a long time to share this one because this room means more to me than any other part of the house. The kitchen sits right in the heart of the home and everyone passes through it at some point during the day. For years the room felt tired and a little dull. Because I wanted warmth, charm and a sense of joy, I picked up a brush, rolled up my sleeves and gave the whole room a fresh start.

kitchen reveal with Rangemaster

Fresh paint and a fresh beginning

I started with the units because they carry the biggest visual weight. But before that I had to choose a colour. I knew I wanted green but couldn’t find the shade I had in my head for love nor money. So in true RFW style I had a colour made for me 🙂 As I worked away, the kitchen slowly woke up. Light reflected off the doors and bounced into corners that once felt dark (the charcoal colour had become too oppressive). Immediately, the room felt brighter and more inviting. A clean coat of paint created a sense of calm and set the tone for the rest of the space. When I finally stepped back, I could see the room transforming right before my eyes.

kitchen reveal with Rangemaster

Styling that reflects personality

With the painting done and dusted it was time to focus on styling. I wanted the kitchen to feel personal, not perfect. I added a few new bits and pieces and arranged them carefully on the mantle. And I also moved some bits to new spots to create better flow (plus I wanted the microwave in a more secluded spot!. These small touches softened the room and making it feel warm and welcoming. In fact, every little decision adds to the sense of comfort.

kitchen reveal with Rangemaster

The moment the Rangemaster arrived

Then the Rangemaster arrived, and it changed everything. Positioned it in the centre of the run of units with it’s mantle up above you can help but step back to admire the space. The cooker looks strong, confident and reliable. It’s immediately become the focal point of the kitchen. Turning it on and cooking with it for the first time was a joy. The oven heated evenly, the hob responded perfectly, and I enjoyed every moment of the process. Instantly, cooking felt easier, quicker and more enjoyable.

I had my old Rangemaster Classic for nearly thirty years, and it still performed beautifully, which shows just how reliable the brand is. Upgrading to the Elise Luxe 90 Dual Fuel in Slate with Antique Brass trim feels like a natural continuation of that trust. Its strength, quality and timeless design make it feel like a true investment in my home. I love how it looks with the freshly painted units and personal touches. Thanks to it, the kitchen finally feels complete.

New Oven

Why the Rangemaster completed the room

The Rangemaster supports all styles of cooking. I can roast, bake, simmer and grill without any stress. On busy evenings, it performs flawlessly. On slow weekends, it makes cooking a pleasure. Every time I switch it on, I feel confident and in control. The Rangemaster brings balance to the kitchen. Its design creates a strong focal point and elevates the overall look. Because of this, the room finally feels as functional as it is beautiful.

kitchen reveal with Rangemaster

A kitchen full of life again

This kitchen reveal with Rangemaster shows how thoughtful choices transform a room. Fresh paint lifted the mood, while personal touches added warmth and personality. Much more than that though, the Rangemaster brought the space together and gave it heart. Now, I walk into the kitchen with pride. I enjoy spending time here, even when I am not cooking. The room feels bright, alive and full of possibility.

Finally, if you would like to explore the full collection, you can find every cooker on the Rangemaster website. I feel confident recommending them because the Rangemaster truly changed my kitchen and helped me create a home that feels right for me.

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Before & After Reveals, Featured, My Kitchen

Kitchen Makeover Plans: A Devol-Inspired Look with Rangemaster at the Heart

My Interior Design Trend Predictions For 2019 - Dark Kitchen Cabinets

AD. If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ll know I’ve got a soft spot for kitchens that feel soulful—quietly luxurious, beautifully practical, and just a little bit romantic. So when the stars finally aligned for my own Devol-inspired kitchen makeover (yes, it’s happening!), I knew exactly where to look for inspiration: classic Devol style, but with a modern twist. In this post I’m sharing the moodboard behind the makeover, the aesthetic I’m aiming for, and introducing a rather fabulous new addition that’s going to sit right at the heart of it all: our Rangemaster oven.


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The Look: Devol-Inspired with a Raspberry Flavoured Twist

My kitchen is old! Like old old! I gave it a makeover around 8 years ago now but the paint is tired and it really needs a refresh. I’ve hankered after a Devol kitchen for so long but it’s really not in my budget so I thought how hard can it be to recreate the feeling. What I love most about Devol kitchens is their quiet confidence. The rich, heritage-inspired colour palettes, the traditional cabinetry, the brass and wood details, they all work together to create a space that feels timeless, but never boring.

For my kitchen, I’m borrowing that feeling of calm elegance and layering in my usual mix of old and new. Think aged brass taps, earthy tones and natural textures… with a few unexpected moments thrown in because, well, this is me after all!


Meet the Moodboard

Here’s a peek at the kitchen makeover moodboard I’ve been working on. It’s full of everything I’m drawn to right now: warm neutrals, deep earthy hues, aged finishes and a little bit of raspberry flavoured drama! There’s a definite “modern country” undercurrent, but with just enough edge to keep things feeling fresh.

You’ll spot elegant marble and wood textures, period-style handles, open shelves for pretty things that are also practical. No form over function in my household! And taking centre stage a Rangemaster – Elise Luxe 90cm dual fuel range cooker in Slate Grey with Antique Brass trim that I genuinely can’t wait to build the rest of the kitchen around.

Rangemaster - Elise Luxe 90cm dual fuel range cooker in Slate Grey with Antique Brass trim
Dual Fuel

Why Rangemaster?

When Rangemaster agreed to work with me on this project, I won’t lie I practically fell off my chair. I am their number one fan having owned my old Rangemaster Classic since 1997. They have that solid, heritage feel that works so well in a traditional style kitchen but also they last forever (well a good 20 years at least), the build quality is just that good! Oh and boy are they a joy to cook with too.


How To Make Brass Kitchen Plinths At Home

What’s Next?

Well the full reveal actually. It’s all done and dusted, all the hard work is behind me. The blood sweat and tears and hours upon hours of hard graft. And boy is the end result good, like way beyond my hopes and dreams. It’s a totally transformed the kitchen with a much more grown up vibe. Dark and seductive yet at the same time classical and elegant.

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PS. The brass kickplates are staying!


This Devol-inspired kitchen makeover post is part of a collaboration with Rangemaster. All words, moodboard obsessions are my own.

Interior Design, Other Rooms

Cottage Core Meets Dark Elegance in the Lootility Makeover

Cottage Core Meets Dark Elegance in the Lootility Makeover

Oh wow! I bet you never thought you’d hear Cottage Core and Dark Elegance uttered in the same sentence! Well there’s a first time for everything I suppose. But then I have made up a word too……. Welcome to my loo-tility. The downstairs bog as it’s other wise known. But as it also houses my boiler and the washing machine it’s also my rather cramped utility room. I used to pretentiously call it the boot room! But as there’s no where to put boots I had a rethink on the name because it’s time for it to have a makeover. It’s tired (much like me) and it needs a little love and attention. So welcome to my ‘Cottage Core Meets Dark Elegance in the Lootility Makeover Design’ (that’s a mouthful). Are you ready?

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Before & After Reveals, Outside Spaces

The She Shed Reveal

The Shed Shed Reveal

This post contains PR products. Here it is folks. Formally known as ‘The Outhouse’ (how very Prince of me), the ‘She Shed’ reveal is here! This space is proof that you don’t need pots of cash to make a difference to your home. Thinking outside the box. Using secondhanded marketplaces. And a little ingenuity can result in as good, if not better results. With this makeover I’ve I used what I have wherever possible. Finishing up old pots of paint, doing the work myself and shopping my home . So without further ado, here it is. Continue Reading…