Category: H|M Design Notes

The beginning of any project can be a daunting task whether it’s a new kitchen or full scale home renovation. Knowing where to begin and what to have in mind is essential for our clients at H|M so to help you plan your project, Peter Humphrey (Design Director & Founder of H|M) and Louisa Eggleston…

Natural limestone flooring adds a luxurious feel to homes of all shapes and sizes whether they are classic, contemporary or a mix of the two. When it comes to choosing which stone is perfect for such spaces, we love the Manoir limestone. The warm honey like hues of the stone create the ideal base for…

At Humphrey Munson it’s not just about kitchens (well it’s mostly about kitchens) but we also design cabinetry for ancillary rooms of all shapes and sizes, including TV cabinetry which is becoming ever popular in both large open plan living spaces and cosy living rooms. We love what well designed TV cabinetry can bring to…

We are so excited to announce that from 2020, we will be launching a series of events with SubZero & Wolf, hosted here in Felsted Essex, in our newly refurbished showrooms. The events will include live cooking demos using the Wolf M Series main oven and steam oven as well as cooking on the induction…

We are so excited that Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove, the industry leaders in premium refrigeration, cooking equipment and dishwashing, will tonight unveil new innovations across multiple product categories at their biggest launch party yet, at The Bike Shed in Hoxton. Adding to the brand’s portfolio are a series of product introductions and enhanced features that…

Coze Linen and Sophie Paterson have collaborated to design an exclusive range of monogram linens and we were delighted to receive our very own HM branded tea towels. The timeless Toki white waffle tea towel looks so great with the dark grey HM monogram. “I’ve always loved monogrammed products – it adds a layer of…

The oven is without a doubt one of the most important appliances in a hard working kitchen. With so many range cookers and built-in oven options out there, choosing the perfect oven can be tricky. For the North Cornwall project however the Gaggenau 200 series oven was just right to give the family flexibility to…

Everything Gaggenau does is uncompromising, extraordinary and precise. They use only materials that are aesthetic and durable such as stainless steel, aluminium, brass, cast iron, enamel and glass. This means that each appliance gets a completely unique feel following strict design principles – and the Gaggenau Vario 400 fridge freezer is the epitome of the…

It’s safe to say at Humphrey Munson we love coffee and so do many of our clients- especially when it’s made with a Miele coffee machine. It can however be hard to choose between the Miele bean-to-cup models and the Nespresso models as they are similar but fantastic in their own right. If you’re struggling…

What’s really great about induction cook tops is that they are super easy to clean and maintain, are much safer to use with little ones in the house and gives consistent and fast heat control. All of these attributes are particularly appealing to clients with busy lives and little time to spare, and we particularly…

We design, manufacture and install / hand-paint kitchens all across the UK and although for us the starting point is the design process, for our clients this process will have started months, maybe years before. The lead time for thinking about the planning of a kitchen is the longest of any room in the home…

The humble scullery was once a separate (often much smaller) room located adjacent or near to the kitchen that was used strictly for washing up and storing tableware, glassware and servingware. For those who love to entertain in an open plan space however, a scullery run incorporated into the main kitchen is ideal and can…

The day pantry is one of the most requested elements of a Humphrey Munson kitchen. With the capacity to hold roughly 4-5 cupboards worth of ingredients in a mix of open and closed storage a day pantry provides a wealth of storage for dry ingredients all in one place. For those thinking of incorporating a…

Smart storage solutions can transform a kitchen from ordinary to extraordinary and is so much more than adding an extra cupboard or shelving to a design. Cleverly considered storage is essential in a modern kitchen as it is no longer just a space for cooking but a place for entertaining, dining and relaxing with family…

We think of the kitchen as the new living room – “we live in here now” is what so many of our Humphrey Munson customers tell us after their projects have been installed. And it does make sense – these open plan spaces mean all the family can be in the same space but without…

We work with many clients on projects that include an extension to their home and whatever the scale of the building works, as with all things in life, preparation is key. For many clients the decision to embark upon building work is due to their desire to stay in their existing home rather than move…

Every year on Instagram we love to look back at the year using the best nine platform and see what the most popular posts were over 2018. This year we had over 1 million likes across 566 posts which is absolutely amazing. For those of you that follow us on instagram, thank you for all…

Getting the foundation elements – walls, flooring, layout – are critical to the success of a coherent and balanced interior design for any room. The paint colour chosen will undoubtedly have one of the biggest impacts on the interior design scheme so it’s essential to get this right and particularly when it comes to kitchen cabinetry –…

A Wolf warming drawer is like all of their appliances; it’s just so much more than just a warming drawer. The large drawer is capable of warming large quantities of plates, dishes and cups when entertaining bigger groups of guests. With the flexibility of choosing a stainless steel drawer front, black glass front or to fully integrate…

Sub-Zero & Wolf are known globally for their designs and innovation, and when it comes to integrated wine storage it has to be a Sub-Zero. These specially engineered appliances are by no means ordinary and have a number of features that enables wine to stay at its absolute best for as long as possible. What makes…

Getting the island seating right is always a key consideration at the design details stage of the project, particularly as the island tends to be the central hub of the kitchen so comfortable, practical seating is an absolute must. The sleek Havisham counter stool has a classic contemporary design which lends itself perfectly to modern living. The…

One of the challenges of designing an open plan space that includes a kitchen, dining and soft seating area is keeping a consistent flow and overall design aesthetic that works seamlessly across each of the key areas. One of the most popular additions to a Humphrey Munson project is seating: and in particular, the Havisham dining…