PROJECT KITCHENS Innovative

ABOVE RIGHT A mirrored splashback reflects the Samos 1.5-bowl undermount sink LEFT Jo Iddamalgoda, Reggie and Roxy in her new Wren kitchen ABOVE The generously sized island features a Neff Flexinduction five-zone hob, a Viceroy undercounter wine cooler and a breakfast bar for casual dining

When Jo and John Iddamalgoda bought a rundown 1970s bungalow in Little Plumstead, Norfolk, in May 2021, it had been left empty for a while. But although it needed some attention, the couple were able to move in with their sons Dan, 21, and Jake, 17.

Renovations started straightaway, and the kitchen was taken out. Jo, a midwife, had a really clear idea of what she wanted. ‘I imagined something sleek and modern in a dark matt colour, with handleless cabinets and plenty of storage space,’ she explains.

After taking inspiration from social media and various other kitchen companies they had researched, Jo and John eventually chose Wren to supply their kitchen on a friend’s recommendation. ‘As soon as we walked through the door of the Norwich showroom, we knew we’d found the right company,’ says Jo.

She shared her ideas with their Wren designer, Adam. ‘As much as possible I wanted symmetry,’ she says. ‘I also wanted to include a mirror to give a greater sense of space.’

Jo and Adam created a plan together and found solutions to maximise storage that included deep drawers and a pullout corner cabinet. The kitchen design they settled on was the Infinity Plus Milano Elements in Metallic Night Matt with copper profiles and a quartz Cement Lux worksurface. ‘Adam came up with so many good ideas that John and I wouldn’t necessarily have thought of on our own, and the 3D renders really helped us visualise the space,’ says Jo.

‘I imagined The couple arranged for the kitchen’s installation to be done something sleek and by a family friend. ‘Everything modern in a dark arrived on time and fully built, so it all went in very smoothly,’ matt colour with explains Jo. ‘We ordered a few handleless cabinets’ extra things, but that was really easy to do using the Wren app.’ Now Jo and John couldn’t be happier with their stylish and practical kitchen. ‘We’re a family who likes to have friends and family over as much as possible,’ says Jo. ‘Just the other week we had a surprise birthday party for Dan’s 21st. At one point there were around 40 people in the room and everything worked a treat.’ ● Book your free design appointment today at w r e n k i t c h e n s . co m