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Tour this green kitchen with fluted marble and rich stones

Posted on 12th September 2025

This bespoke kitchen’s considered design aligns with the home’s wonderful green surroundings through textured marble, an earthy palette, and wood finishes. Fancy a tour?

Set within a 24-acre estate in Maidenhead, Berkshire, this detached, five-bedroom home is one of the 22 houses dotting the formal gardens originally designed by landscape architect Thomas Mawson. And while the property itself is fairly new (approximately five to ten years old), it feels completely in tune with these lush green grounds that date back to 1780.

Oak cabinetry and a fluted marble splashback, combined with basketweave flooring and green hues, evoke a sense of rustic yet contemporary tactility in this open-plan kitchen, which more than does justice to the nature around.

Open-plan kitchen with green cabinetry, a fluted wood island topped with rich green worktop, bar stools, and brass lighting. — Tactile finishes, earthy shades of green, and large windows bring the outside in. Appliances, Gaggenau. Photography and styling: Mary Wadsworth.

The kitchen design

It’s exactly this textured aesthetic that the homeowners were looking for when they reached out to Paul Welburn, senior designer at Roundhouse, as well as the opportunity to “stamp their authority” on a brand new house which was already great, but needed layout adjustment and enhancement, Paul explains.

A coffee station with fluted wood cabinetry, green marble and basketweave flooring. — Matt lacquer Metro cabinetry with recessed detailing and brass handles, Roundhouse.

A closeup at a coffee station with fluted wood cabinetry, green marble and a small tap. — The stunning leathered splashback helps the coffee station stand out against the fluted oak cabinetry. Tap, Quooker.

Sitting at the rear of the property, the renovated space was part of a wider reconfiguration of the old kitchen, dining, and family areas in the house. Paul points out that the original kitchen was in the same location (in keeping with the property’s style), but had a less functional layout that didn’t make the most of the space or flow. And so, a design fit for entertaining and gathering the entire family around was high up on the wishlist.

“With four daughters, their partners, and now the couple’s first grandchild, this is a busy household, so entertaining was key,” says Paul. “The new layout considered all of their entertaining needs so that the coffee station, bar area, breakfast zone, island seating, and snug, all fitted into their upgraded lifestyle.”

L-shaped kitchen layout with green cabinetry, fluted wood splashback, marble worktop and open shelving. — The basketweave flooring complements the earthy palette and creates an effortless flow in this green kitchen.

L-shaped cabinetry with a central island, fluted splashbacks, honed worktops, open shelving, and greenery. — The marble in this green kitchen is Calacatta Monet in fluted and honed form.

The details

Large windows maximise views of the garden and enhance the indoor-outdoor feel. And when it came to the couple’s favourite colours and textures, Paul says they were drawn to a clean, contemporary palette, with a focus on tactile materials and layered finishes. “Fluted wood, honed and fluted marble, and rich stones were used to create depth and interest. We also introduced brass accents to enhance the marble.”

A snug with bar area, with sage and wood finishes, Japandi decor, and basket weave flooring. — To the right of the new green kitchen is a cosy snug area incorporating a wine fridge, ideal for family gatherings.

Challenges

The process didn’t come without its difficulties, however. “Sourcing the perfect marble was a bit of a challenge, but we were fortunate to secure a beautiful block of Calacatta Monet, my personal favourite,” Paul notes. “Finding the correct colour combo is always a small leap of faith, as was the couple’s brave choice to include the open shelves. Having the confidence to dress these and keep the display look and feel is something I love to encourage.”

Green kitchen design with fluted marble, a central island topped with a rich stone worktop, open shelving, with an adjacent snug area. — The island’s leathered Verde Fantastico worktop creates an organic feel while beautifully tying the palette together. Hob by Bora.

The brass brackets supporting the open shelving are also among Paul’s favourite details, adding personality and allowing for more display space.

Closeup at open shelves supported by brass brackets, with minimalist decor. — Armac Martin’s brass brackets (among Paul’s favourite details) support the open shelving.

But how do the couple feel now that the green kitchen is complete? “They absolutely love the new layout. One of the biggest compliments has been their appreciation for the materiality and textural layering. They especially love the Verde Fantastico leathered stone, which combines beautifully with the Calacatta Monet marble – we were so lucky to get a beautiful block come through of this material.”

Light, fresh, and visually connected to the garden, the new space serves as the ideal socialising spot, or even a tranquil sanctuary on a lazy Sunday morning.