Designing a kitchen is one of the most personal—and high-stakes—parts of a renovation. It’s where function meets feeling, and beauty has to work hard behind the scenes. At Rebecca Winter Design, we approach kitchens with clarity, calm, and intention—helping clients create spaces that reflect their real lives, not just the latest trends.

In this post, Rebecca shares the principles we always come back to—covering everything from layout to lighting, cabinetry to storage—to help you design a kitchen that feels timeless, thoughtful, and truly yours.

There’s nothing quite like the excitement of transforming your home—but without the right preparation, it can quickly become overwhelming. From setting a clear vision to choosing the right team, the most successful renovations are rooted in clarity, not chaos.

At Rebecca Winter Design, we believe great design starts long before the first tile is lifted. In this post, we share practical, honest advice to help you prepare your space—and yourself—for a smooth renovation journey.

At Rebecca Winter Design, we don’t chase trends—we interpret them through a lens of lasting beauty and personal connection. As the AW25 season takes shape, we’re embracing a thoughtful evolution of what’s always mattered to us: comfort, authenticity, and craftsmanship.

From sculptural silhouettes and gently curved joinery to cocooning colour palettes and sculptural lighting, the direction is clear—design that nurtures, calms, and endures. We’re seeing bold use of colour through “double drenching,” a return to grounding earth tones, and lighting that acts as both function and art.

These aren’t fleeting ideas. They’re a continuation of a deeper design philosophy—one that honours the way people actually live, with spaces that feel rooted, intentional, and quietly luxurious.

Let’s explore what timeless design can look like—season after season.

Delighted to be invited to visit the Porcelanosa headquarters in Valencia, Rebecca and Ben enjoyed three packed days of visiting all of their factories and showrooms, at indescribable scale. Not just a tile manufacturer, Porcelanosa offer an incredible range of sanitaryware, wall finishes, natural products and surfaces, and learnt an incredible amount of technical knowledge not only about the products they offer, but also on the installation process to ensure unparalleled quality.

We are delighted to have completed our gorgeous project Edenwood in Ockley, Surrey. With a brief to create a cosy, warm living and dining space that blends two styles; English country with French Mediterranean woven in, our Interior Designer Lauren created just that. And our clients are delighted with the result.

Our first time at Grand Designs Live as part of the exhibition team, we were delighted to partner with Atkin and Thyme on their stand to showcase their gorgeous range of furnishings. It was fantastic to be a part of such a staple event in the design calendar, and we can’t wait for next year!

April has been an exciting month at RWDS! Not only have we grown and expanded the team, but our gorgeous Watermill and Edenwood projects have both gotten underway. A swift turnaround, Edenwood has been completed already, and our clients were delighted with their transformation!

We’re delighted to be welcoming Sophie Palmer to the RWDS family as our Studio Assistant. Sophie brings a wealth of administrative experience as well as a creative flair from her degree in Graphic Design!

March has been a variety-filled month for the team at RWDS! We’ve welcomed Ben to our team as our in-house Project Manager, and we are preparing to commence our on-site works for Project Watermill in just two weeks!

We’re excited to invite you to a special Sip & Shop event in collaboration with Atkin and Thyme! This exclusive evening is all about celebrating beautifully crafted furniture and expert interior styling. Hosted at Rebecca Winter Design Studio in Surrey, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore stunning designs in a real-life setting, sip on a glass of wine, and gain insider styling tips.

I am so excited to announce that we are currently searching for some talented freelancers to support our marketing team on an ad-hoc basis. The are all paid roles and are perfect for creatives looking to gain some flexible work experience.

What a month it's been for us at Rebecca Winter Design! February has been filled with exciting milestones and we’re thrilled to share all of the highlights with you. Here’s a look at what made it such a special month for our team…

What a month it has been! As we kick off 2025, we’re reflecting on an absolutely incredible January at RWDS, and I just have to share some of the exciting milestones we’ve celebrated.

I am over the moon to share some truly exciting news with you all—we are now officially members of House & Garden’s The List! If you haven’t heard of it, The List is a carefully curated selection of the best interior designers, architects, and home professionals, and being part of this incredible resource is a huge milestone for us here at RWDS!

Building or renovating your home? It's very easy to run into costly mistakes or regrets that you'll realise too late in the process. My advice on how to avoid these!

We’re delighted to be welcoming Lauren Gilbert to the RWDS family as an Interior Designer. Lauren brings a wealth of interior design experience and knowledge, and her bright and bubbly personality is a fun addition to the team!

Look out for Lauren on our upcoming projects!

Wow, what a whirlwind it’s been! It feels like just yesterday we were celebrating our grand opening in September, and here we are wrapping up an incredible year at Rebecca Winter Design Studio. Let’s dive into some of the standout moments from December…

Looking to refresh your bathroom without breaking the bank? We've compiled 10 budget-friendly renovation ideas that can transform your space for under £5,000. From simple cosmetic updates to smart fixture replacements, these tips will help you achieve a stylish new look while keeping costs in check.

As we wrap up another exciting month at Rebecca Winter Design Studio, we're excited to share some highlights from November as our studio continues to grow!

First a HUGE announcement….

As we bid farewell to October, we are thrilled to share some exciting updates and achievements at Rebecca Winter Design from the past month. It's been a whirlwind of activity, filled with lots of new opportunities and significant milestones for our team.