John Oakes

An Honest Guide to Bespoke Kitchen Pricing from a Cornwall Kitchen Maker One of the first questions we're asked at Hengovek Studio is: "How much does a bespoke kitchen cost in Cornwall?" It's a fair question, unfortunately there's no simple answer (apart from here!) but we can shine some light on the subject. Unlike a mass-produced kitchen, a genuinely bespoke kitchen is designed and built specifically for you, your home and the way you live. That means there isn't a standard price list...

Rather than concentrating purely aesthetics and performance, can a kitchen help you make meaningful change in your life? We like to think deeper about design. Most people see our health as something shaped by discipline, better routines, better food choices, more balance, more intention. But in reality, much of our daily behaviour is influenced by environment and habit.

How Cabinetry Changes When You’re Designing for a Passive House (Passivhaus) When most people think about Passive House design, they imagine thick insulation, mechanical ventilation systems and airtight facades. But if you’re in the business of crafting interiors, particularly bespoke cabinetry, the principles of Passive House touch what you do in surprisingly practical and beautiful ways. “Passive House isn’t just a construction standard, it’s a lifestyle framework. Even your cabinets have...