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Celebrating the Japanese aesthetic of Wabi-Sabi
The ancient Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi focuses on accepting the imperfect and transient nature of life. When this belief is applied to an interior space it can be summerised in the way in which you can turn something imperfect, impermanent or incomplete into something valuable and beautiful. ...read more
Design Dilemmas; Minimalism vs. Maximalism
Explored many times as an ongoing debate between top designers, do you believe less is more, or more is more? We have explored a couple of popular kitchens as featured on some of our favourite blogs to showcase these two iconic styles of interior design. Fighting the minimalist corner is this ...read more
Give Me Steam – the benefits of a boiling water tap
With technology taking the lead in so many aspects of our lives one trend that has taken the kitchen market by storm is the boiling water tap and it’s easy to see why. As well as looking sleek and stylish, particularly in comparison to a cumbersome kettle and wire cluttering up your worktop, ...read more
Design Service - with you all the way
At BarrKitchens we believe that your kitchen, as the hub of your home, should be everything you want it to be. With no barriers and no preconceived ideas. Our designers will take you through from conception to completion. As each kitchen is completely unique and individually design the design ...read more
Form and Function; every material, every hinge, every texture thoughtfully planned
Every decision our kitchen designers make needs to serve both the functional and aesthetic needs of the individual client, with every material, every hinge, every texture thoughtfully planned. Beautifully made cabinetry is just the start, sometimes it is the details and finish that makes a kitchen ...read more
Functionality, simplicity and beauty; a Nordic Christmas Kitchen in the Home Counties
Nestled in Haddenham you will find a little slice of Nordic Christmas, with a spicy mulled wine freshly brewed and a Christmas Bundt cake about to go in the oven... discover a traditional kitchen with a nod to our friends in the North. Scandinavian design, particularly their distinctive Christmas ...read more
The past, present and future… and a day in the life of BarrKitchens Designer Toby Patch
Having been here for nearly 6 months we thought it was about time we gave a proper introduction to BarrKitchens designer Toby Patch. Toby is without doubt one of the cheeriest fellas we, at the Barr Group, have had the great pleasure of working with. So who is Toby and what does he get up to in an ...read more
When Danish Farmhouse meets Georgian Rectory… “who doesn’t want to live in a merchant ivory film?”
When the architect of India Hicks, society royal and lifestyle brand entrepreneur, and her hotelier husband David Flintwood contacted us, to make all of the doors and windows for their Oxfordshire country manse, we were delighted. Little did we think that the Barr Group would be commissioned to ...read more
The Timeless Elegance of a Thame Quintessence
Lashlake House in Thame is a project that is a perfect example of what can happen when the whole Barr Group gets together. Whether between StuartBarr CDR and the BarrJoinery team or BarrKitchens Designer Lucy Hillier and interior designer Louise Holt, the results are finished to the highest ...read more
Springing into Action at Field Farm - A Review of Saturday's Open Day Findings.
Did you miss the BarrKitchens Spring Open Day? Didn’t sample the homemade sausage rolls and fresh coffee? No chance to peruse the sample vision boards and layout plans? Don’t worry - we will fill you in… The early birds took advantage of BarrKitchen’s Designer Lucy ...read more
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