This bespoke kitchen in custom-veneered Brown Oak and Fenix NTM Bianco Kos complements a striking extension to an Edwardian house in the Park Langley Conservation Area, Beckenham. The deep golden brown colour of the oak is caused by a fungus that dies once the timber is cut and dried. The brown oak contrasts with the white Fenix NTM door fronts and Corian Everest worktop and adds a sense of warmth. We meticulously grain-matched the crown-cut veneer across the kitchen as well as the bespoke window seat and window surround to ensure consistency across the project. Project architect: Friel