Open Plan Kitchen Renovation, Fareham

Two rooms into one open plan kitchen and dining space. Five weeks. Structural steel, herringbone LVT flooring, full project management throughout.

Location

Fareham, Hampshire

Completed Spring 2024
Project length 5 weeks
Kitchen supplier Howdens
Worktops

Laminate quartz-effect

Flooring

LVT herringbone throughout

Appliances

Lemona by Howdens

The customer wanted to open up a traditional kitchen and dining room layout into one generous, modern open plan space. The wall between the two rooms was coming out, which meant structural steel work was needed before anything else could begin.

DC Home managed the entire project from structural calculations through to the final kitchen fit, with building regulations signed off by the council at the end. The customer supplied the kitchen units through Howdens, and DC Home handled everything else.

They went away on a four week cruise while the work was underway. When they came back, it was all done.

What the project involved

Structural work

Removed the wall between the kitchen and dining room and fitted structural steel, with calculations provided by a structural engineer and the work signed off by building control.

Kitchen installation

Full Howdens kitchen fitted including units, island with bar stools, and all cabinetry. Customer selected the layout and units directly with Howdens before the project began.

Worktops

Laminate quartz-effect worktops fitted throughout, giving the look of real quartz at a more accessible price point.

Flooring

LVT herringbone flooring laid throughout the new open plan space. A durable, waterproof alternative to real wood that replicates the look and feel of a natural timber floor.

Appliances

Full suite of Lemona appliances by Howdens installed and tested, including washing machine, tumble dryer and integrated kitchen appliances. All come with a three year warranty.

Electrics

Full new electrics throughout, all plastering and finishing completed by the DC Home team. No subcontractors, no passing the job on.

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Before

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After

Structural steel installation

Full Howdens kitchen fit

LVT herringbone flooring

Building regs signed off

Completed in 5 weeks

The standout feature

LVT herringbone flooring was chosen for this project as a practical, hardwearing alternative to real wood. It is stuck directly to the floor and, unlike engineered oak, it is fully waterproof, making it ideal for a busy kitchen environment.

The herringbone pattern adds a premium feel to the space without the cost or maintenance requirements of natural timber. Combined with the quartz-effect worktops, the result is a kitchen that looks high-end while being built to last.

Dan: “With the herringbone floor and the quartz-effect worktops it just looks really, really nice. Opening the two rooms up makes such a difference to how the whole space feels.”

One team throughout

The same team handles structural work, electrics, plumbing, plastering and the kitchen fit. Nothing is passed on.

Building regs handled

All structural work is calculated by a qualified structural engineer and signed off by the council. No shortcuts.

Communication throughout

If something changes or a decision needs making, Dan calls. No surprises at the end.

What Our Customers Say

Over the past 14 years, we’ve helped homeowners across Hampshire fall back in love with their kitchens.

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Sam Holmes
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We cannot recommend Dan and his team highly enough. From start to finish, the quality of their workmanship has been exceptional, and they have completely transformed our home. They have fitted two beautiful bathrooms, built bespoke fireside bookcases, installed new kitchen appliances, fitted solid wood worktops, carried out plastering and electrical work, and sanded and sealed the original floorboards in our upstairs bathroom. Every job has been completed to an incredibly high standard with real attention to detail. Dan and his team are reliable, hardworking, friendly and respectful, and they always left the house clean and tidy at the end of each day. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and they were always happy to offer advice and practical solutions to help us achieve the look we wanted. What really stands out is the pride they take in their work. They treat your home as if it were their own, and the quality of the finish speaks for itself. We have received so many compliments on the work they’ve done, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for skilled, trustworthy craftsmen. Thank you, Dan and the team, for all your hard work. We are absolutely delighted with the results and wouldn’t use anyone else for future projects.
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Kiril Kambarev
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I ordered a new Wren kitchen and, although Wren suggested their own fitter for the installation, he turned out to be a disappointment. I then contacted DC Home Improvements and I don’t regret that decision at all. These guys are excellent. Dan, Dave and the rest of the team are really friendly, yet at the same time very professional and highly skilled at what they do. My kitchen looks perfect now and I am absolutely delighted with it. No job was too big for the team; they delivered everything I asked for. I would strongly recommend DC Home Improvements to anyone needing a new kitchen fitted. You will not be disappointed!
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Prompt reply to request re kitchen renovation. Work completed quickly and professionally with full explanation given to work thay was needed to complete. Thankyou Dan. Would highly recommend. Karen R
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Dave Hobbs
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DC Home Improvements helped us modify our kitchen to accommodate a dishwasher by removing an existing cupboard and installing all the plumbing required. Dan provided a home kitchen planning visit in which we talked through what we wanted and discussed how it could be achieved. He was honest about what was most cost effective and together we planned a solution. One the day of the works they worked efficiently and professionally being extremely polite and answering the random questions we had. They cleaned up after themselves and didn't leave until we were happy with everything. Very happy!
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Michelle Drummond
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We hired DC Home Improvements to do a renovation of a newly purchased house for us. It was quite a big job due to the poor condition of the property prior to purchase. The bathroom, WC and kitchen all needed complete refurbishment and there was some decorating to do as well. In just over a month they have really turned the situation around. The house has gone from uninhabitable to a state where my mother can move in. Everything has been done just as promised. The bathroom, WC and kitchen are fully ready and the kitchen, especially, looks very nice now. They also installed new laminate flooring in the sitting room. The speed of the work has been really helpful for meeting our deadline for my mum to move in and when we asked for additional work to be done, this was always accommodated without any issues. Dan and his team have made it possible for us to achieve our goals with this property and it was all done in a polite and helpful manner. Furthermore, I saw quotes that were twice as expensive as what Dan quoted, so it was also good value. I would definitely recommend this company and I would engage their services again in future.
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Sandy Smith
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Dan and his team made an excellent job. They worked really hard to make sure it was completed before Christmas. Nothing was too much for him even when I changed my mine on a few things. Love our new Wet room, would highly recommend.
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Linda Taylor
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Dan did a full kitchen renovation for us and the finished result is fabulous. He was friendly, knowledgeable and in regular communication letting us know what was happening and when. Dave and Joe were friendly, helpful and the whole team including plasterers and electricians did a great job, taking pride in their work and cleaning up at the end of the day. They even did a few extra things that we asked for once the job had started in our downstairs toilet with no worries. We would have no hesitation about using Dan again or recommending him to anyone else.
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Daniel and his team turned up as agreed and got to work with no fuss. Did the installation excellently and with no mess or drama. Responds promptly to calls and texts - good customer liaison - quite refreshing actually. Totally recommend.
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Barry Dewing
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Dan was very professional and personable. Him and his team did an excellent kitchen installation along with retaining some of the original character as requested.
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