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Expert kitchen renovation services in Chelsea, SW3. Trusted by homeowners across Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
Chelsea's elegant Georgian and early-Victorian townhouses demand kitchen designs that balance contemporary luxury with period authenticity. Whether your property sits on a quiet garden square off Kings Road or occupies a stucco-fronted terrace near Sloane Square, SOM Development delivers kitchens worthy of one of London's most prestigious postcodes.
Basement kitchens are a hallmark of Chelsea properties. Many of our projects involve transforming dark, low-ceilinged lower-ground floors into light-filled entertaining spaces by installing pavement lights, rear lightwells, and full-width glazed doors opening onto sunken courtyard gardens. We understand the structural intricacies of underpinning and lowering basement slab levels—work that is frequently required in the Chelsea area.
Our material palette for Chelsea kitchens reflects the neighbourhood's refined aesthetic: natural stone worktops, handpainted Shaker cabinetry, brass hardware, and engineered-oak flooring. We source from British manufacturers wherever possible and can coordinate with your interior designer or work from our own in-house design concepts.
Every project is managed by a dedicated site foreman who ensures minimal disruption to neighbours—an essential consideration on Chelsea's tightly packed residential streets where the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea enforces strict construction-hours regulations.
Chelsea sits within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, which maintains some of London's strictest planning and conservation policies. Properties on streets such as Cheyne Walk, Tite Street, and the garden squares off Fulham Road are frequently Grade II listed, meaning any external alterations—including new extraction flues—require listed-building consent.
The typical Chelsea townhouse has a narrow, deep footprint with the kitchen at lower-ground level. Renovating these kitchens often involves significant structural work to open up cramped rooms and introduce natural light. The investment is well justified: a beautifully renovated basement kitchen is one of the most sought-after features in the Chelsea property market.
“We needed a kitchen that could host dinner parties for twelve but still feel cosy for weekday family meals. SOM delivered exactly that in our Markham Square basement—on time, on budget, and without a single complaint from our neighbours.”
Charlotte H.
Markham Square, Chelsea
Three simple steps to your new kitchen renovation in Chelsea.
We visit your home, understand your vision, and create a detailed design plan for your new kitchen.
Receive a comprehensive, no-obligation quote covering all labour, materials, and timelines.
Our skilled team transforms your kitchen with meticulous attention to detail and minimal disruption.
Yes. We have extensive experience with listed-building applications in Chelsea. Internal works are often possible without listed-building consent, but any changes to the external fabric—such as new extraction ducting or altered window openings—will require approval from RBKC.
We use a combination of structural glass pavement lights, enlarged rear lightwells, full-width bi-fold or sliding doors, and carefully positioned spotlighting to transform dark basements into bright, welcoming kitchens.
Costs vary depending on scope. A high-specification kitchen refit starts around £45,000, while a full basement reconfiguration including structural works, lightwell, and premium finishes can range from £80,000 to £150,000 or more.
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