INNOVATIVE FUNCTIONAL STYLE BEAUTIFULLY HANDCRAFTED IN ENGLAND
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INTRODUCTION CRAFTSMANSHIP
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BESPOKE CABINETRY HARDWARE FINISHES PARTNERSHIP
FBC Kitchens was developed in May 2017 by Fiona Barratt-Campbell. Each kitchen features her signature finishes and distinctive designs. Storytelling is at the heart of FBC Kitchens. The signature kitchen collections of FBC London are a narrative of reinvented English heritage and natural elements. Working with artisans to transform quality raw materials into beautifully crafted cabinetry, with integrated bespoke functionality and unique material finishing.
FBC KITCHENS
“When looking for innovation, for something new,nature can polarize, can challenge taboos and go beyond limits.� - Fiona Barratt-Campbell
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MODERN HERITAGE WITH A MASTERFUL APPROACH
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FBC London epitomises true British design and craftsmanship, yet increasingly, the heritage company’s luxury kitchens and furniture are in demand around the world. FBC London has spearheaded the handmade revolution with its sharp and relevant bespoke designs for the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, dressing room and library. Only the finest timbers and finishes are chosen by FBC London’s talented team of artisans – from initial consultation to finished product, each piece is crafted with soul and exclusively tailored to the client’s taste.
Our work is not merely made to measure, it is totally flexible – marrying a contemporary aesthetic with timeless elegance; combining traditional craftsmanship with cutting edge technology; and offering an almost limitless choice of materials, colours, fittings and styles. In short, we create beautiful British furniture to suit the most exacting requirements of any client.
CALIBRATED CONTRASTS LED BY DESIGN
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FBC London is not just a heritage brand – it is an innovator at the forefront of kitchen design. Much of the kitchen’s evolution from mere cooking quarters to multifunctional social space is down to the company’s team of visionaries. The larder, island and breakfast cupboard were all pioneered by FBC London, which continues to break new ground today, while staying true to its artisanal roots.
BRITISH PIONEERS
As our love affair with food continues, FBC London has transformed the kitchen from humble cooking space to a vital entertaining hub. The company also continues to pioneer when it comes to materials and finishes.
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The Novus range features specialist finished fronts crafted with an integrated finger rail for ease of opening to maintain sleek, uninterrupted lines. The eponymous collection features timber cabinetry with statement marble worktops, bespoke textured handles and brass detailing. Embracing traditional craftsmanship combined with cutting-edge design, the characteristics of the Novus range have a distinctive quality that is true to FBC Kitchen’s brand identity.
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This contemporary, bespoke kitchen features a back-frame with precision-cut apertures designed to perfectly fit the handmade timber drawers. Available in an endless combination of finishes, from bronze and steel to hand-painted, stone or veneer, this handleless kitchen is a flawless example of a custom-made modern design.
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The mix of book-matched Arabascato marble cuts a super-luxury look all over the view.
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Interlinking, crossing and connecting cultures through a handcrafed, artisanal movement.
A kitchen concept inspired by industrial elements. Celebrating architectural detailing combined with finishes rich in materiality. Showcasing post-industrial references the Metallum range is characterised by its prominent grain detailing, large scale metal hardware and strong textures.
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Smooth, minimalist and defiantly modern, this paredback design teams custom-built joinery with cutting-edgetechnology for an ultra-luxe look. A limitless range offinishes, including bronze, steel, stone, veneer, allow the client to createsomething truly special.
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Mitred drawer fronts are crafted with an integrated finger rail for ease of opening and to maintain the sleek, uninterrupted lines. Precision-cut apertures hold signature walnut handmade drawer boxes perfect for all storage needs.
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Suited to country piles and town houses alike, the Terra echoes a relaxed environment with an earthy materiality at its core. Combining paired back design elements with open storage and glass cabinetry inset with natural linen. Cooking appliances have a more traditional feel in the use of large industrial style and multifunctional ranges. It’s the detail that sets this design apart from the crowd. skilled craftsmanship gives a fresh new twist to heritage design for timeless appeal.
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“Apply yourself both now and in the next life. Without effort, you cannot be prosperous. Though the land be good, you cannot have an abundant crop without cultivation.� - Plato
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Whatever the size of your space, every kitchen needs good storage, and FBC London prides itself on its innovative approach. There is a wealth of cleverly designed options for everyone, from wine aficionados to keen amateur cooks and those who simply love to entertain. Smallbone works closely with each client to produce streamlined pieces that work in harmony with your lifestyle.
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Sophisticated and subtly cool clean lines juxtaposed with traditional materials creating a sumptuous kitchen on a grand scale.
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Contemporary design with clean lines and subtly hand painted colours. Central large seating area to emphasise this kitchen is the family’s central social hub.
All our kitchens are bespoke: handmade by us to order with our artisans based in northumberland and Bath. Everything we do is inspired by design: shaped by a full understanding of our clients’ needs, their ideas and the bigger picture of their lives.
BESPOKE
Because we bring design vision and an architectural perspective to bear on every detail, there’s a much greater scope to what FBC London do.
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FBC Kitchens work with you to define your desired style, favoured furnishings and colour schemes. We offer an initial planning service free of charge: just bring along drawings, if you have them, or measurements and welcome to visit our Studio in Victoria, where we have a plethora of exclusive materials to pour over. Every project is unique; but the way we work always follows principles:
THE DESIGN PROCESS
FBC Kitchens is about you, our client, not us. About making a beautiful, bespoke kitchen that’s right for each individual and each space. We will work closely with you, your architect or interior designer to ensure the overall plan and every specification and detail are spot-on. With flexibility to create a kitchen that is not only of the highest quality, but is specifically tailored to your space and your requirements. Our expert craftsmen bridge the gap between centuries-old traditions of workmanship and the latest technical innovations, combining unique joinery skills and state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques. From concept to completion, we take responsibility for every stage of the process – from the first sketch to the finishing touches. Your dedicated kitchen designer & installation manager will oversee all aspects of the final build for you; and once the work is complete, our specialists can even come round to show you how to get the most from your new appliances, and how best to care for your new worktops and kitchen.
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FBC London knows one size doesn’t fit all. Cutlery drawers are tailored to specific collections, ensuring everything has a place in your new kitchen.
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FINISHES
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TIMBERS
LACQUERS
WHITE OAK
FAWN-STAINED OAK
LIGHT ASH
WHITE-GREY WALNUT
PEARL WHITE MATT / HIGH GLOSS
PEBBLE GREY MATT / HIGH GLOSS
SILVER GREY MATT / HIGH GLOSS
NATURAL WALNUT
MID-BROWN OAK
GREY ASH
CHOCOLATE-BROWN OAK
NIGHT BLUE MATT / HIGH GLOSS
CHARCOAL GREY MATT / HIGH GLOSS
CHINESE RED MATT / HIGH GLOSS
BROWN GREY MATT / HIGH GLOSS
BLACK OAK
TIMBER | HIGH GLOSS
HIGH GLOSS OAK
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HIGH GLOSS WALNUT
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WORKTOP MARBLES
WORKTOP COMPOSITES
CALACATTA ORO
ARABESCATO VAGLI
BRECCIA CAPRAIA
PATAGONIA
INVISIBLE GREY
WHITE BEAUTY
DARK GREY
ARABESCATO OROBICO GRIGIO
LES QUATRE SAISONS
ROSSO LEVANTO SCURO
VERDE ORIENTAL
COSMIC BLACK
DARK EMPERADOR
PORTO GOLD EXTRA
NAMIBIAN WHITE
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WHITE ATTICA
BIANCO DRIFT
PIETRA GREY
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SPECIALIST FINISHES
SPECIALIST FINISHES
PEWTER ENTROPY
BRONZE ENTROPY
LUNA BRONZE
LUNA BLACK GLOSS
PEWTER TORNO
PEWTER ARMOUR
BRONZE ARMOUR
CRACKED EARTH BRONZE
CRACKED EARTH PEWTER
MICRO-CEMENT
RIDGED BRONZE DOLOMITE
WHITE DOLOMITE
BRONZE CHIPPED OAK
WHITE CHIPPED OAK
BARK BRONZE PATINA
PEWTER OPERIS
BRONZE OPERIS
NATURAL SILKY OAK
MID BROWN SILKY OAK
GREY SILKY OAK
SYCAMORE
CABBAGE LEAF FOLIUM
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COPPER TORNO
PEWTER PEBBLE
BRONZE PEBBLE
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MIRRORS
ANTIQUE MIRROR
CABINETRY INTERNAL MELAMINES
BRONZE MIRROR
TOBACCO CARINI WALNUT
DARK BROWN CAPE ELM
BLACK- BROWN SORANO OAK
STONE GREY
GRAPHITE GREY
SIGNAL BLACK
CASHMERE GREY
METALS
BRUSHED STAINLESS STEEL
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AGED STEEL
BRASS
BRONZE
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GLASS
CLEAR GLASS WITH LINEN
GOLD GLASS
HANDLES
CLEAR GLASS WITH GOLD MESH
TEXTURED GLASS
SEEDED BRONZE GLASS
WAVE
RIDGED
MOTTLED
FLAMED
BAR I
BAR II
ROMAN KEY
ARMOUR I
ARMOUR II
STONE
BAGUETTE
AVAILABLE IN BESPOKE SIZES & A SELECTION OF METAL FINISHES
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Inspired by the requirements of leading professionals and top chefs, Gaggenau brings professional culinary technology to the domestic kitchen. Gaggenau creates appliances which possess functionality and durability, but are designed for the luxurious domestic environment.
PARTNERSHIPS
The discerning kitchen is a room of functions and processes. The better and more sophisticated the equipment, the easier the preparations. We love to collaborate with creative and innovative designers and brands thus forming team that can deliver something truly unqie and special.
The new kitchen must have. Quooker: the tap that immediately dispenses boiling water. Tap on the worktop, tank underneath. A 100% Dutch invention taking over the world. The Quooker’s perfect highvacuum insulation means that it only costs 3 pence a day to have boiling water at hand, exactly when you want it.
Ondine is an award winning luxury cookware brand founded by Marie Guerlain. Crafted for beauty as well as durability, each piece of Ondine cookware was designed with an instinct for elegance and a flair for the subtleties of timeless design, all handcrafted and hand-assembled in Italy. More than just a cookware brand, Ondine champions a philosophy of enjoying food and enhancing the experience of cooking. | 118
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Blanco’s passion for leading edge design and manufacturing perfection can be traced back to their German pedigree. The business was founded on the principle of offering its customers the best in terms of design, function and innovation. Helping people create their perfect kitchen has always been at the heart of their thinking. Their products have a reputation for pursuit of excellance, versatility and high quality and they offer exceptional choice with different materials, colours and models.
Eceau take care of all your drinking water needs whether it’s instant boiling, chilled or sparkling. All of our water systems are mains water fed, our filtration micro purifies that water giving you the freshest, cleanest water you have ever tasted. We save our clients money whilst helping them lower their impact on our environment by reducing waste and energy consumption.
Dornbracht applies know how from the professional kitchen to the home domain. The result is fittings that provide specific and efficient support for the different processes in the kitchen. As the leader in innovation, Dornbracht leads an entire industry with its digital production solutions and use of complex technologies – yet at the same time remains true to its core competencies: premium design fittings that are ‘Made in Germany’.
For over 100 years, Franke has thrived on innovative engineering and outstanding design. Not only do they offer excellent products, but also tailor-made solutions for the complex needs of customers. Their highquality kitchen systems put people first and are tailored to individual kitchen life.
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If you’re embarking on a project, or something you’ve seen in this book has inspired you, come and find us at one of our showrooms. Or call or email us Lines open 9am-6pm +44 (0) 20 7730 9555 info@fbc-kitchens.com
CONTACT
fbc-london.co.uk/kitchens
The Studio 12 Francis Street Victoria London SW1P 1QN
SHOWROOM The Showroom 66 Pimlico Road Belgravia London SW1W 8LS
Art Direction Fiona Barratt-Campbell Design Sophie Callender, Samuele Belloni Photography Fiona Barratt-Campbell | Ray Main | Dan Aziz | Darren Chiung | David Bilbrough All designs are protected by intellectual property rights. All rights reserved. Copyright FBC London 2019.