Classic Sage Green Kitchen Inspiration
This classic Arbor kitchen design in a basement kitchen in London shows how a muted green palette can feel both comforting and confidently modern. The client drew inspiration from the colour of the Arbor display in our Islington showroom, using it as the starting point for the kitchen’s soft sage palette. The hand-painted cabinetry brings a gentle farmhouse influence while remaining clean and contemporary in its detailing.
Paired with a white marble effect quartz worktop and matching splashback, the space feels bright, elegant and enduring. Natural light filters in through a classic sash window, enhancing the subtle veining of the quartz and helping pale surfaces bounce light around the basement setting.
Layered materials, warm accents and thoughtful craftsmanship define this bespoke kitchen. They create a space that feels personal, elegant and designed to stand the test of time.
The Refined Details in this Luxury Arbor Kitchen
At the centre of the luxury kitchen sits a generous island, designed to support both everyday use and relaxed hosting. The island’s panelled cabinetry and gently curved edges add a layer of craftsmanship, reinforcing the bespoke nature of the design. These details soften the island’s presence while elevating it beyond a purely functional workspace.
Rustic round wooden stools add texture and warmth, arranged around an L-shaped seating area that encourages relaxed dining and conversation. Subtle red accents echo through the stools, rich wood flooring and curated decorative details, including the client’s artwork.
The wood flooring brings depth and character, grounding the soft sage cabinetry and pale quartz surfaces. This natural contrast keeps the palette balanced rather than cool or uniform. Thoughtful details like these give the bespoke kitchen a lived-in, welcoming feel.
Brass handles and knobs add a warm feel to an otherwise cool toned space. Warmth elevates the sage green cabinetry and brings cohesion throughout the luxury kitchen scheme. The marbled quartz worktop provides a practical yet luxurious surface, while seating space invites informal meals and conversation.
Full height cabinets provide generous kitchen storage solutions alongside a fluted glass cabinet, adding visual interest while subtly obscuring contents. Behind another reeded glass cabinet, a hidden bar creates a moment of surprise, neatly storing glassware and drinks while keeping the kitchen calm and uncluttered.
The cooking area features an integrated gas hob, framed by a concealed overmantel extractor that preserves the classic proportions of the Arbor design. The matching quartz splashback adds continuity and allows the cooking zone to feel considered rather than separate. A personal touch for these clients is the luxury wine fridge, integrated alongside the sage green kitchen cabinetry to maintain clean lines.
How This Bespoke Kitchen is Designed Around Everyday Living
This bespoke kitchen has been carefully designed around the client’s lifestyle. A white Belfast sink sits beneath the sash window, offering a traditional touch while overlooking the outdoors. The Quooker tap offers modern convenience, delivering instant boiling water and making everyday tasks effortless. An integrated dishwasher and bespoke internal storage solutions ensure the space works hard behind the scenes, supporting busy routines without compromising on aesthetics.
A bold patterned Roman blind frames the window. It helps to ground the scheme and introduce deeper tones that echo the darker accents found throughout the luxury kitchen. Together with the warm wood elements and soft sage green cabinetry, it creates a space that feels layered, welcoming and lived in.
Natural light plays a central role in the atmosphere of this premium kitchen. It enhances the softness of the sage green cabinetry and highlights the elegance of the marble effect surfaces. The result is a kitchen that feels calm during the day and cosy in the evening, adapting effortlessly to different moments.
Discover Your Own Sage Green Kitchen Design
This sage green kitchen demonstrates how classic Arbor design, thoughtful colour choices and bespoke detailing can create a luxury kitchen that evolves with you over time. By combining farmhouse charm with modern functionality, the design offers timeless inspiration for contemporary homes.
If you are looking for bespoke kitchen inspiration or considering a luxury kitchen tailored to your lifestyle, our designers are here to help. Book a complimentary design appointment or visit your local Harvey Jones showroom to explore how an Arbor kitchen can be designed around the way you live.
Photography by Astrid Templier.
