N° 027
Porcelain vs Quartz - Two Materials. Two Design Philosophies.
Vol. IIIIssue N° 027Summer · MMXXVI
Published by Posh Design of Birmingham
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On the craft, philosophy and economics of the bespoke British interior.
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Porcelain vs Quartz - Two Materials. Two Design Philosophies.
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- N° 01Porcelain vs Quartz - Two Materials. Two Design Philosophies.Essay8 min
- N° 02The Quiet Return of the PantryEssay14 min
- N° 03Hard to believe this started off as an empty shellEssay9 min
- N° 04If Your Kitchen Has Gaps Above the Units, This Is WhyEssay8 min
- N° 05Disabled Facilities Grants and Accessible Kitchen DesignEssay7 min
- N° 06What to Expect From a Bespoke Kitchen Design Visit in BirminghamEssay6 min
- N° 07Why an In-House Workshop Protects Kitchen QualityEssay6 min
- N° 08Hand-Painted vs Factory-Sprayed Kitchen Finishes: What to ChooseEssay7 min
- N° 09Welcome to the Posh Design journalEssay3 min
- N° 10Christmas 2025 kitchen ideas — festive designs and decor trendsEssay5 min
- N° 11Five kitchen improvements that make hosting Christmas effortlessEssay5 min
- N° 12Downton Abbey's culinary realm — Edwardian kitchens, modernisedEssay5 min
- N° 13Boot rooms for every homeEssay5 min
- N° 14Autumn is in full swing — warm your home with bespoke interiorsEssay5 min
- N° 15A kitchen at night — render to roomEssay6 min
- N° 16Posh Design sponsors Halas Hawks — a real team effortEssay3 min
- N° 17Kitchens in Solihull — a guide to home transformationEssay6 min
- N° 18Comparing bespoke kitchen design services — what to look forEssay7 min
- N° 19Renovating Victorian homes for modern livingEssay7 min
- N° 20Bespoke luxury kitchens — the ultimate expression of personal styleEssay6 min
- N° 21Bespoke kitchen design in Birmingham — crafting culinary dreamsEssay6 min
- N° 22Latest trends in bedroom door and layout designsEssay6 min
- N° 237 design mistakes to avoid in your next kitchen remodelEssay7 min
- N° 24Common questions about elegant custom cabinetryEssay6 min
- N° 25Tips for designing the perfect bespoke kitchenEssay7 min
- N° 26Luxurious interior design by Posh Group ServicesEssay4 min
- N° 27Luxury kitchen ideasEssay8 min
Kitchen Design
The Quiet Return of the Pantry
Britain's most ambitious houses are putting the kitchen back behind a door. An essay on the rooms behind the rooms, and why a 19th-century idea is the most modern thing in interior design right now.
Kitchen Design
Welcome to the Posh Design journal
We are launching our journal to share behind-the-scenes stories from the workshop, showroom visits, and the craft that goes into every bespoke kitchen.
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“Britain's most ambitious houses are putting the kitchen back behind a door. An essay on the rooms behind the rooms, and why a 19th-century idea is the most modern thing in interior design right now.”
From « The Quiet Return of the Pantry » · Posh Design
Read the essay →N° 026
The Quiet Return of the Pantry
N° 025
Hard to believe this started off as an empty shell
N° 024
If Your Kitchen Has Gaps Above the Units, This Is Why
N° 023
Disabled Facilities Grants and Accessible Kitchen Design
N° 022
What to Expect From a Bespoke Kitchen Design Visit in Birmingham
N° 021
Why an In-House Workshop Protects Kitchen Quality
N° 020
Hand-Painted vs Factory-Sprayed Kitchen Finishes: What to Choose
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Posh Design is a bespoke joinery studio in Birmingham. Every kitchen, dressing room and media wall on these pages was drawn, made and fitted by our own team.