Roundhouse Rich Walnut Kitchen for KBB November Cover

When a project earns the front cover of KBB Magazine, it’s a moment worth savouring. For Roundhouse, whose designs consistently combine craftsmanship with character, the November cover spotlights Moony — a kitchen that embodies their ethos: warm, timeless, and effortlessly in tune with the home it belongs to.

This London property presented an intriguing challenge: how to create a space that felt like a natural evolution of the period building rather than an obvious addition. Designer Liane Burrett embraced the home’s lofty ceilings and historic bones, crafting a kitchen that celebrates fine materials and subtle detailing over fleeting trends.

Shot by Mary Wadsworth

The star of the scheme is rich walnut — book-matched on cabinetry, wrapped around a cosy window nook, and paired with antique brass accents that catch the light with a soft, lived-in glow. These elements aren’t just decorative — they’re tactile, textural, and chosen to age beautifully.

High ceilings and exposed beams can be tricky to balance, but Roundhouse’s approach was clever and composed: tall cabinetry meets grounded base units, discreet extraction keeps sightlines clean, and layered lighting softens the space come evening. Surfaces were selected for both endurance and elegance, from leathered stone on the breakfast bar to natural quartzite on the main worktops.

Perhaps the most inviting spot is the walnut-clad window nook: a quiet retreat within the heart of the kitchen. It’s here the design shifts from purely functional to deeply personal — a place for coffee, reading, or simply looking out at the garden.

From the woven brass panels on the larder doors to the crisp butler’s sink and the Sub-Zero’s industrial edge, every element works in harmony. It’s this balance of practicality and personality that ultimately landed this kitchen on the cover.

For us, seeing a client’s work celebrated in this way is immensely rewarding. But more than that, it’s a reminder of why thoughtful design and the storytelling around it resonates. This isn’t just a kitchen — it’s a celebration of legacy, materials, and the way we live now.