40 years of carefully evolving process.
Creative, collaborative and caring: we ensure our clients are meaningfully involved every step of the way, while we take care of the planning, research and finer details.
You'll have an initial meeting with a designer; Sarah Eynon, Tessa Clark or Ollie Clark.
They will get to know your aesthetic tastes and assess the functional and spatial needs for your proposed design. Your designer will visit your project, gather detailed information about the space including requirements concerning the structural, electrical and plumbing aspects of your kitchen.
Your designer will create a digital model of the proposed design for your kitchen, allowing you to visualise the layout and flow through the kitchen. You'll meet and discuss the choices of materials, colours and suppliers, and help further finesse the design.
We develop detailed drawings and specifications while liaising with specialists, artisans and fabricators. Your designer will also finalise the choice of materials for your project, selecting only the highest quality wood, stone and metalwork.
Our team of highly skilled cabinetmakers will start work on your custom-made kitchen, using a combination of traditional methods and cutting-edge techniques to build an entirely original kitchen.
We'll agree an installation timeline, then our expert team of in-house installers will start fitting your kitchen, ensuring all elements are executed to our exacting high standards. Your designer will be on hand during the installation process to ensure all aspects of the design are implemented as planned, and that any disruption is kept to a minimum.
We appreciate that natural materials move and small changes can occur after cabinets have been installed. Where possible, we will make our fitters and design team available to amend these in the early stages of completion.
Our design and client care philosophy.
At the heart of any meaningful relationship is the ability to listen. Here at Alistair Fleming Design, our willingness to understand and interpret our client’s distinct aesthetic preferences is a fundamental part of our creative philosophy. From our very first conversation with you, we'll build a collaborative partnership as the cornerstone of our design journey.
Our team of skilled designers will translate your ideas and feedback into an unique, beautiful and functional design, drawing from decades of combined experience.
During the initial stage of the design process we will visit the project site to gain an initial understanding of the key requirements for your new kitchen, which helps us better develop ideas for the space.
In the ideation phase, we will bring your proposed kitchen design to life via 3D modelling, allowing you to visualise the layout and flow of your cabinetry and appliances. In close consultation with you, we will select the materials best suited to your design, choosing from reliable favourites such as oak, marble and brass, as well as cutting-edge contemporary finishes.
Next, the team will refine your design, developing detailed drawings and specifications as well as liaising with carefully-selected engineers, artisans and fabricators. We will also ensure the design is fully compliant with all building regulations and requirements relating to health, safety and the environment.
Each kitchen we design and make is entirely original.
Once the design is finalised, our team of cabinetmakers and will then set to work building your cabinets and furniture. Every single piece we design and make is unique – made by hand in our dedicated workshop with meticulous attention to detail.
Our highly skilled team of in-house installers will then arrange a time to fit your kitchen, ensuring that all elements are executed to our specific and exacting standards. Your designer will be on hand throughout the installation process to ensure that every aspect of the design is implemented accurately and that any disruption is kept to a minimum.
Your relationship with Alistair Fleming Design doesn’t end once the installation is complete. Your designer will visit you for a post-installation review to ensure you are entirely happy with every element of your new kitchen. Sometimes slight tweaks are required when movement occurs with natural materials such as our bespoke woods, for example. Any repairs are carried out promptly and efficiently by our dedicated team.
We pride ourselves in our client care, and have enjoyed working with many repeat clients as they move properties or renovate other areas fo the house.
Alistair Fleming are our clients' long-term partners, not just designers.
