Longhope Kitchen Transformation with Two Tone Magnet Integra Design
A good kitchen renovation is never just about swapping units. This Longhope project started with a full rip out of the existing kitchen and utility room, including lifting the tiled floor, before the space was rebuilt into a warm, practical, two tone kitchen with a much cleaner finish.
The new design uses a Magnet Integra kitchen in Ascoli Dark Oak and Luna Pebble, paired with Compact Laminate worktops. The result is a balanced scheme that feels modern without being cold. The dark oak brings depth, the pebble tone keeps the room light, and the worktops tie the whole space together with a sleek, hard-wearing surface.
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Credit also goes to Charlie at Magnet Gloucester for another well-considered kitchen design, with the wider finish brought together through new electrics, plastering, flooring, and tiled splashbacks.
From full rip out to a clean new layout
The first stage was a complete strip out. The old kitchen and utility room were removed, along with the existing tiled floor. That made it possible to sort the room properly from the ground up, rather than trying to work around old finishes.
A full rip out can feel like the messy part of a renovation, but it is often where the quality of the finished kitchen is decided. Once the old units, flooring, and surfaces are gone, the room can be checked, levelled, repaired, and prepared for the new installation.
For this Longhope kitchen, that preparation included:
Removing the old kitchen and utility fittings
Taking up the tiled floor
Updating the electrics
Plastering the walls
Priming and latexing the floor
Installing Karndean tiled effect LVT flooring
Fitting the new Magnet kitchen
Adding tiled splashbacks for the final finish
Each trade has to follow the one before it in the right order. Good prep makes the kitchen fit cleaner, the flooring sit better, and the tiled areas look sharper.
A two tone Magnet Integra scheme with real warmth
The new kitchen is a lovely example of how a two tone design can change the feel of a room. Ascoli Dark Oak gives the kitchen a rich, natural look, while Luna Pebble adds softness and keeps the overall scheme bright.
This contrast works especially well in a family kitchen because it avoids the flat look that can happen when every door and drawer is the same colour. The darker finish grounds the space. The lighter tone lifts it.
The Longhope Kitchen Transformation with Two Tone Magnet Integra Design also benefits from the Integra style itself. Integrated handle detailing gives a more fitted, uncluttered look, which suits the clean lines of the Compact Laminate worktops.
Compact Laminate is a smart choice where a slim, modern surface is wanted. It gives the kitchen a crisp edge and works well with the darker wood effect doors. In this room, it helps the whole design feel neat without losing character.
The details that make the room feel finished
The splashbacks use Acton™ Taupe tiles from Topps Tiles Trade. Taupe is a useful choice in a kitchen like this because it sits between warm and cool tones. It does not fight with the dark oak, and it does not make the pebble cabinetry look stark.
Tiling also adds a practical layer behind work areas. It protects the wall from splashes and day-to-day marks, while giving the kitchen another texture. Against the smoother cabinet fronts and worktops, the tiled finish adds just enough detail.
The floor was primed and latexed before the new Karndean tiled effect LVT was installed with grout inlays. That preparation matters. LVT needs a sound, smooth base to sit properly, especially when using a tiled effect finish where lines and joins are more visible.
The grout inlays help give the floor the look of a tiled surface, but with the comfort and practicality of LVT. It is a good fit for a busy kitchen and utility space because it brings the visual style of tile without the same hard, cold feel underfoot.
The right trades in the right order
A smooth kitchen transformation depends on more than the cabinetry. This project brought together several key parts, each handled at the right stage.
The new electrics were completed by Dave Price Electrical. In a renovated kitchen, updated electrics are vital for safe, practical use. Socket positions, appliance feeds, lighting, and switching all need to suit the new layout before the walls and units are finished.
The walls were plastered by Scott Baylis Plastering, giving the room a clean base for decoration and tiling. Fresh plaster makes a big difference to the final look, especially around new units and splashbacks where rough walls would stand out.
Floor preparation and materials also played a major role. The Karndean tiled effect LVT flooring was supplied by BL Flooring Supplies Ltd, with the floor primed and latexed before fitting. That step gives the new surface the best chance to sit flat, wear well, and look consistent across the kitchen and utility areas.
This is the kind of project where every finish is visible. If the floor is uneven, the eye catches it. If the plastering is poor, the tiling suffers. If the electrics are not planned early, the layout becomes awkward. Here, each stage supported the next.
A finished kitchen with balance and purpose
The finished Longhope kitchen now has a much stronger sense of flow. The dark oak and pebble tones give the room contrast, while the worktops, tiles, and flooring bring the scheme together.
What stands out most is the balance. It feels modern, but still warm. It has clean lines, but still has texture. It looks smart, but it has been built for daily use.
This kind of transformation shows why the early stages matter as much as the final fit. The full rip out, floor preparation, plastering, electrics, and tiling all helped create the finish. The kitchen units are the main feature, but the quality comes from the complete job.
For a kitchen renovation, the best results come when design, preparation, and installation all work together. This Longhope project is a great example of that, from the first strip out to the final tiled splashback.
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