A Black Kitchen Reimagined in a Softer Palette
This Merthyr Tydfil kitchen had a generous layout and well-made cabinetry, but the original black finish created a strong visual weight throughout the room.
By preserving the existing kitchen and professionally refinishing the cabinetry in Farrow & Ball Stirabout, we introduced a warmer, softer palette that sits comfortably alongside the original materials. The transformation demonstrates how a considered change of finish can alter the atmosphere of an entire interior without replacing sound cabinetry.
Project Overview
Location: Merthyr Tydfil
Colour: Stirabout by Farrow & Ball
Finish: Workshop spray refinishing, 10% acid catalyst coating
Scope: Refinish existing kitchen cabinetry
This project involved transforming a kitchen that originally featured dark, imposing black cabinetry into a lighter, more welcoming space using Farrow & Ball Stirabout — a soft, warm neutral that completely rebalanced the room.
Our scope included the full refinishing of all cabinet doors, drawer fronts and fixed panels. Each component was carefully removed, thoroughly degreased and prepared in our workshop to ensure a smooth, long-lasting finish. Any minor surface imperfections were filled and refined before priming and spraying.
Back on site, we completed the refinishing of fixed cabinetry elements to ensure a seamless, cohesive result throughout the kitchen. The new tone works beautifully with the existing worktops and flooring, allowing natural light to travel more freely through the space while still maintaining a calm, architectural feel.
The result is a kitchen that feels lighter, more spacious and far more in keeping with the home — proof that a well-built kitchen doesn’t need replacing to feel completely transformed.
"Absolutely first class service from start to finish. From our first contact everyone could not have been more helpful. We were concerned that we were making a mistake having a pretty much brand new kitchen sprayed, but we needn’t have worried. We are over the moon with our new colour kitchen. The work is flawless and we would 100% recommend. Thank you all"
Rachel, Merthyr
If you’re wondering whether refinishing could work for your kitchen, you’re very welcome to get in touch. We’re always happy to take a look at photos and offer guidance.
We take on a considered number of projects each month to give every kitchen the attention it deserves.