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An award winning design Studio

Ledbury Studio is a luxury design studio, brought to life in 2018 by kitchen pioneer Charlie Smallbone. As well as previously founding bespoke kitchen company Smallbone of Devizes, Charlie’s career has helped shape British kitchen design over the past five decades.

With a background in furniture and kitchen design at the highest level, we create and install individual pieces. We have a particular focus on kitchens, though not exclusively. Very often we start with the kitchen and then are asked to extend the look to home bars, media rooms, dining areas and bedrooms.

Each project is approached with curiosity and care. We explore materials, refine details and make considered choices so that every piece feels thoughtful and personal.

Our work is led by curiosity and creativity: experimenting with materials, refining details and crafting pieces that are truly individual.

How we work

At Ledbury Studio, our way of working is deliberate and collaborative.

We take time at the beginning of a project to understand the space and what you need from it. This includes appreciating how the kitchen will be used and what matters most day to day. Besides the practical element, we also explore what feels stylistically right for the home to ensure we create a scheme that blends seamlessly with the rest of your home. Only then do we begin on the design.

By keeping our studio small and focused, we remain closely involved throughout the entire process, from ideation to installation. Ideas are developed through conversation, drawings and careful consideration, with an emphasis on resolving details properly rather than rushing decisions.

The design and making process are closely linked, which allows us to think practically as well as creatively. This leads to kitchens that are well planned and crafted and, most importantly, perfectly suited to their homes.

Our philosophy

Our philosophy centers on the belief that a kitchen should be as unique and personal as the people who live with it.

We approach each project as a blank canvas, an opportunity to understand the client’s lifestyle and vision, and then craft something entirely bespoke in response.

At the heart of this philosophy is a belief in genuine craftsmanship and thoughtful material use. We embody this ethos in our willingness to explore new ideas, whether that means developing a metal patina, sourcing rare timber, or inventing a custom handle.

Every element should have purpose and beauty, meaning there is often a story behind it.

Our philosophy is ultimately one of respect; for the craft, the materials, our clients and the process.

Our commitment

By working on a limited number of projects each year, we ensure that clients receive generous and focused time, as well as direct access to our designers. We value direct relationships and personal engagement.

This allows us to remain closely involved and to give each kitchen the attention it deserves. Every kitchen we craft offers smooth functionality and is deeply personal, reflecting both the client’s individuality and Ledbury Studio’s commitment to design excellence.

Kitchens designed by Charlie Smallbone

As a small and tight-knit team of artists, designers and technicians, we focus on excellent design and craftsmanship. Meaningful relationships are important to us, both with our collaborators and our clients.

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A truly individual approach to Kitchen design

With exquisite materials and artisan craftsmanship, our kitchen designs are striking and innovative, the culmination of Charlie's history at the forefront of cutting-edge kitchen design.

Kitchens design at Lebdury Studio

We design kitchens unlike any other

Small and personal, we offer genuinely bespoke designs. Every kitchen is rooted in the ideas and interests of the client who commissioned it.

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