GS Renovation designs and fits kitchens across Kensington, from lower-ground kitchens in W8 townhouses to mansion-flat kitchens near South Kensington. With more than 30 years in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, we handle the cabinetry, worktops, appliances, plumbing, electrics and any structural work as a single, coordinated project.
Open-plan kitchen-diners in Kensington homes
The classic Kensington kitchen project opens the rear of a period townhouse, knocking through to create a bright kitchen-diner facing the garden. As the dividing wall is usually load-bearing in these Georgian and Regency houses, we install a steel beam sized by a structural engineer and signed off by building control. On terraced homes, a party wall notice is served where the wall is shared with a neighbour.
We then fit the kitchen itself: bespoke or handmade cabinetry, quartz, granite or composite worktops, integrated appliances and layered lighting. Lower-ground kitchens in W8 often have reduced natural light, so we plan the layout, glazing and lighting to open the space up. Plumbing, electrics and tiling are all handled in-house, and the notifiable electrical work is certified under building regulations on completion.
Bespoke kitchens for Kensington proportions
Kensington's period houses and mansion flats have tall ceilings, chimney breasts and alcoves that suit made-to-measure cabinetry rather than standard carcasses. We design around these features, using full-height units and considered detailing that respects the age of the home. From classic in-frame Shaker to sleek handleless designs, the kitchen is built to sit comfortably in a Georgian, Regency or Edwardian interior near Holland Park or the museums of South Kensington.
In leasehold mansion flats, a kitchen refurbishment works within the lease, so we coordinate with the managing agent on waste, water isolation and working hours, and check whether the freeholder's consent is needed for any layout or plumbing changes. Structural change is limited in a flat, so we make the most of the existing footprint with clever storage, good ventilation and appliances integrated to keep the space calm and uncluttered.
- Tiling, flooring and feature lighting
- Island units and bespoke cabinetry
- Underfloor heating and ventilation
- Bespoke kitchen design and 3D layout planning
- Supply and fitting of units, worktops and splashbacks
Trusted Kitchen Renovation in Kensington
Kensington homeowners choose GS Renovation because one team delivers the whole kitchen, including any steel beam knock-through, the services and the finish. You get bespoke design suited to period proportions, transparent pricing and tidy working in an occupied home, whether a W8 townhouse or a mansion flat. It is all backed by more than 30 years across the Royal Borough.
- Free, no-obligation quotations
- Over 30 years of hands-on experience
- Dedicated project management
- Fully insured and guaranteed work
- Building control and planning support
- Clean, tidy and reliable tradespeople