This recently completed Wren kitchen renovation on Eildon Street in Edinburgh transformed an older kitchen into a brighter and more practical space with improved storage, integrated appliances and a coordinated finish.
The customer selected the kitchen and arranged the design with Wren before AVO Renovations completed the installation and associated renovation work.
The finished kitchen combines light Shaker-style cabinets, wood-effect worktops, brass-coloured handles, white metro tiles and modern appliances. Several practical storage systems were also incorporated into the new layout, helping the customer make better use of the available space.
The Kitchen Before Renovation
Before work began, the kitchen had white gloss cabinets, long metal handles, dark wood-effect worktops and a green glass splashback.
The original kitchen provided plenty of cabinets, but its appearance and storage arrangement no longer suited what the customer wanted from the room. The kitchen also contained open display shelves, a gas hob, a stainless-steel extractor and several visible appliances.
The customer wanted to replace the existing kitchen with a warmer, more traditional design while retaining modern appliances and creating more accessible storage.
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The original cabinets and worktops needed to be removed before the room could be prepared for the new Wren kitchen.
Removing an old kitchen also provides an opportunity to check the condition of the walls, flooring, plumbing and electrical connections before the new cabinets cover them.
Preparing for the New Wren Kitchen
A successful kitchen installation depends on completing every stage in the correct order.
Before new cabinets can be fitted, the installer must understand the kitchen plan, appliance specifications, plumbing positions and electrical requirements. The walls and flooring also need to be suitable for the new installation.
Depending on the property and agreed scope, preparation may include:
- Removing existing cabinets and worktops
- Disconnecting suitable appliances
- Checking plumbing and electrical connections
- Making required service alterations
- Preparing or repairing walls
- Checking floor levels
- Planning appliance ventilation
- Confirming cabinet and worktop measurements
- Preparing the room for tiling and finishing
AVO Renovations installs customer-supplied kitchens from Wren and other major kitchen retailers. Find out more about our kitchen installation services in Edinburgh.
Installing the New Wren Kitchen
The new kitchen uses light Shaker-style cabinet doors to create a softer and more traditional appearance.
The recessed panels provide detail without making the room look overly complicated. Matching end panels, tall housings and cornices help the cabinets appear as one coordinated installation.
Brass-coloured knobs and cup handles provide contrast against the pale doors. The warm metal finish is also continued at the kitchen tap, connecting the different areas of the room.
The new cabinets extend around the kitchen, providing storage above and below the worktops as well as inside several full-height units.
Wood-Effect Worktops and Shaker Cabinets
The light wood-effect worktops introduce warmth and complement the cabinet colour.
They continue around the main preparation, cooking and washing areas, creating a consistent working surface throughout the kitchen.
Accurate worktop fitting is especially important around:
- Internal corners
- The Belfast-style sink
- The induction hob
- Tall appliance housings
- Wall edges
- Cabinet end panels
The worktops need to be measured and cut correctly so that joints are neat and the finished surfaces sit securely on the cabinets.
The combination of pale Shaker doors, timber-effect worktops and brass-coloured handles gives the kitchen a traditional influence while still feeling clean and contemporary.
Where a project involves removing the old kitchen and improving the complete room, AVO’s kitchen renovation service in Edinburgh can include the connected installation and finishing work agreed for the project.
Belfast-Style Sink and Brass Tap
A white Belfast-style sink is one of the main features of the completed kitchen.
The deep ceramic sink complements the Shaker cabinets and creates a traditional focal point along the main working wall. A brass-coloured bridge tap was selected to coordinate with the cabinet knobs and cup handles.
Installing this type of sink requires accurate preparation. The surrounding cabinet must support the sink properly, while the worktop and plumbing connections need to be positioned correctly.
Storage remains available around the sink, with drawers and cabinets positioned nearby for convenient everyday use.
Integrated Dishwasher and Laundry Appliances
The dishwasher has been positioned beside the sink and fitted behind a matching cabinet front.
Placing the dishwasher close to the sink creates a practical washing and cleaning area. The matching door also allows it to blend with the surrounding cabinets when closed.
The washing machine remains beneath the worktop beside the window. The new cabinets and worktop have been planned around it, allowing the appliance to remain accessible without disrupting the overall working surface.
Practical Corner Storage
The new kitchen includes a pull-out corner mechanism that makes better use of the deep corner cabinet.
Traditional corner cabinets can leave items difficult to reach. With a pull-out system, the internal baskets move forward when the door is opened, making stored items much easier to access.
The system also helps the customer use more of the available cabinet depth instead of leaving a large section at the back unused.
These internal mechanisms need to be fitted and adjusted carefully so that the baskets move smoothly and do not catch against nearby doors or drawers.
Cooking Area and Pull-Out Storage
The new cooking area contains a black built-in oven, induction hob and matching extractor hood.
The black appliances provide a strong contrast against the light cabinetry, white tiles and timber-effect worktops. They also create a coordinated appearance across the main cooking wall.
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From removing the existing kitchen to fitting cabinets, worktops, appliances, tiles and flooring, AVO Renovations can coordinate the work required to complete your new kitchen.
A narrow pull-out storage unit has been installed beside the oven. This provides accessible storage for food and kitchen essentials while making practical use of a relatively narrow space.
A slim wine cooler has also been incorporated between the oven area and tall cabinet housing.
The finished cooking area includes:
- A fitted black oven
- An induction hob
- A black extractor hood
- A narrow pull-out storage unit
- A slim wine cooler
- Worktop space on both sides
- Wall and base cabinets
White Metro-Tile Splashback
The previous green glass splashback was replaced with white bevelled metro tiles.
The tiles continue around the principal working areas behind the worktop, sink and hob. Their glossy finish reflects light, while the darker grout lines emphasise the brick pattern.
Careful planning is required around sockets, switches, corners, cabinets and the extractor area. Neat tile cuts and consistent grout lines contribute significantly to the finished appearance of a kitchen.
The white tiles create a clean background that works well with both the traditional Shaker cabinets and the modern black appliances.
Integrated Fridge-Freezer
The fridge-freezer has been fitted inside a tall cabinet housing with matching Wren doors.
When closed, the appliance blends into the wider run of cabinetry. This produces a more consistent appearance than leaving the fridge-freezer visible within the room.
Integrated appliance installation requires the cabinet doors and hinges to be aligned correctly. The manufacturer’s ventilation and clearance requirements must also be followed.
Concealed Boiler Cabinet
The wall-mounted boiler has been incorporated into a matching tall cabinet beside the window.
This reduces the boiler’s visual impact and allows it to fit more naturally into the finished kitchen. A useful section of worktop remains below the cabinet and above the washing machine.
The boiler remains accessible when the cabinet door is opened.
Any boiler housing must be completed with the correct clearances, ventilation and future servicing access for the particular appliance.
Flooring and Final Details
Wood-effect flooring runs across the kitchen and helps connect the different areas of the room.
Its natural tones complement the worktops, while the slightly darker finish provides contrast with the light cabinets. Using a consistent floor across the room also helps the new installation feel more unified.
The final stage of a kitchen project involves more than fitting the principal units and appliances. It also includes checking and adjusting:
- Cabinet doors
- Drawer fronts
- Hinges
- Pull-out mechanisms
- Plinths
- Cornices
- End panels
- Appliance doors
- Worktop joints
- Finishing trims
These details have a considerable effect on the quality of the completed kitchen.
A Coordinated Kitchen Renovation
This Eildon Street project demonstrates why kitchen renovation involves much more than assembling cabinets.
Plumbing, electrics, preparation, installation, tiling, flooring and final adjustments all need to be completed in the appropriate order.
A typical project may involve:
- Removing the old cabinets and worktops
- Checking the existing room and services
- Completing required plumbing and electrical alterations
- Preparing the walls and floor
- Installing the new cabinets
- Cutting and fitting the worktops
- Installing suitable appliances
- Completing the splashback or wall tiling
- Finishing the flooring and decorative work
- Adjusting doors, drawers and internal storage
Homeowners preparing for a new kitchen can read our guide explaining what to expect during kitchen installation in Edinburgh.
The Completed Eildon Street Kitchen
The finished kitchen is brighter, warmer and more practical than the previous room.
The light Shaker cabinetry provides a timeless foundation, while the brass-coloured handles and tap introduce warmth. The black appliances add contrast, and the timber-effect surfaces connect the worktops with the flooring.
Practical improvements include:
- Pull-out corner storage
- Narrow pull-out storage
- Integrated dishwasher
- Integrated fridge-freezer
- Concealed boiler housing
- Fitted wine cooler
- Deep drawers
- Additional tall cabinets
- Accessible storage around the sink
The result is a kitchen that combines the customer’s selected Wren design with careful installation and coordinated finishing work.
Planning a Wren Kitchen Renovation in Edinburgh?
AVO Renovations installs customer-supplied Wren kitchens across Edinburgh. We can also complete associated preparation, plumbing, electrical work, tiling, flooring and finishing where these are included within the agreed quotation.
Customers arrange their kitchen design and purchase directly with Wren before supplying the plans and products for installation. AVO Renovations does not provide a kitchen design service.
For more information about fitting kitchens from this supplier, read Wren Kitchens Fitted by Professionals.
If you already have a kitchen design and would like to discuss the installation, contact AVO Renovations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. AVO Renovations installs customer-supplied Wren kitchens across Edinburgh. Customers arrange the kitchen design and purchase directly with Wren before providing the plans and products for installation.
Yes, removal of the existing kitchen can be included within the agreed quotation. This allows the room and services to be checked before the new kitchen is installed.
Relevant plumbing and electrical alterations can be coordinated as part of the project where they are included in the quotation. The requirements will depend on the new kitchen plan and the condition of the existing services.
Yes. Kitchen renovation work can include worktop installation and wall tiling. The materials and exact work included should be confirmed before the project begins.
Suitable integrated appliances can be fitted as part of the kitchen installation. The appliance sizes, cabinet specifications, ventilation, plumbing and electrical requirements must be checked in advance.
Yes. Pull-out corner systems, larder baskets and other internal kitchen storage can be installed where they form part of the supplied kitchen.
No. Customers arrange the kitchen design and purchase with Wren. AVO Renovations completes the installation and other agreed renovation work using the supplied kitchen plans.
Yes. AVO Renovations undertakes kitchen installations and renovations across Edinburgh and surrounding areas, subject to the project requirements and availability.
Send AVO Renovations the property location, kitchen plans and details of the work required. Photographs of the existing kitchen and information about plumbing, electrics, tiling and flooring will help us assess the project.
