N° 01Why design comes before manufacturing From the first measurement to the workshop
A bespoke kitchen should not be figured out in the workshop. By the time manufacturing begins, the important decisions should already have been considered, tested and resolved. At Posh Design, the design stage is where the kitchen takes shape, from the way the room works to the details that eventually become part of the finished joinery.
N° 02Start with the room The drawing follows the space
Before designing cabinetry, we need to understand the room itself. How people move through it, where they cook, what needs storing, how appliances are used and how the kitchen connects to the rest of the home all influence the design.
Good design starts with understanding the room, not filling it with cabinets.
N° 03See the design before it exists A CGI is a design tool, not just a picture
A CGI turns a collection of decisions into something that can be properly examined. Proportions, materials, lighting, cabinetry and the relationship between the kitchen and the architecture can all be considered before anything is manufactured.
The best time to solve a design problem is before it reaches the workshop.
N° 04Small decisions change the whole room Proportion is built from details
Cabinet height, island position and worktop thickness.
These decisions shape the proportions of the kitchen. Cabinet height affects how much the room feels built in, while island position determines circulation and the relationship between preparation, cooking and seating. Worktop thickness adds another layer of proportion, particularly where the island becomes a visual focal point.
Storage, circulation, sightlines and the relationship with the room.
The wider plan matters just as much. Storage needs to be accessible, walkways need to feel comfortable, and key sightlines should be considered from the places you actually use the room. A kitchen can look balanced on a drawing while feeling awkward in daily life, which is why these relationships need resolving before manufacture.
N° 05Materials have to be resolved too Nothing exists in isolation
Cabinetry, stone, timber, metal, glass and flooring are considered together. The aim is not simply to choose attractive finishes, but to understand how they will sit within the room and work together once everything is made.
