BESPOKE KITCHENS IN CHELMSFORD
UNPARALLELED CRAFTSMANSHIP
BESPOKE KITCHENS FOR CHELMSFORD HOMES
Transform your Chelmsford home with a bespoke kitchen that reflects both you and your lifestyle, all in the backdrop of the city's distinctive character. HAUHAU brings luxury bespoke kitchen and whole-home design to properties in and around Chelmsford, from the historic village of Writtle, the leafy suburb of Galleywood, and the residential town of Great Baddow to the modern development of Springfield, the riverside town of South Woodham Ferrers and the hilltop village of Danbury.
Ben Rollings, our fourth-generation master cabinetmaker, brings 150 years of family expertise to every Essex handcrafted bespoke kitchen project he and his team of experts take on.
Whether you reside in the rural parish of Boreham or the ancient hamlet of Pleshey, we create luxury designs across Chelmsford that aim to not only meet but surpass your expectations.
SUCCESS STORIES
The Lakes By Yoo House
This beautiful property, located just outside The Cotswolds, featured handcrafted silhouette-stained oak cabinetry, bronze inlays, and hand-selected bronze hardware, each adding warmth against the oak's cool tones. Himalaya Crystal Neolith worktops keep the design understated but cohesive with the kitchen’s overall aesthetic and align with the client’s unique daily routine.
The Gilbert Scott Residence
Step inside the Gilbert Scott residence, where rich Royal Peacock stone, walnut accents, and warm tones come together to create a space tailored specifically to the client’s taste and lifestyle. A whole-home project featuring handcrafted cabinetry unique to every room, creating a warm yet elegant space that’s made specifically for you and designed to feel like home the moment you walk in.
“I can’t think of a time when I have worked with a more professional and informative company. After carrying out extensive research, I contacted HauHau with a strong vision of our kitchen. I met Ben, and we discussed our dream kitchen. After the initial meeting, Ben contacted us asking questions and giving options, and then a short time after that, we were presented with drawings and visuals that far exceeded our expectations.”
— Ralph
WHY BESPOKE MATTERS FOR YOUR HOME
Every kitchen design begins with a blank canvas, as we believe that templates and standard configurations never truly capture you, your individual requirements and how you actually live in the space. True bespoke design begins with understanding your daily routines. Weekday breakfasts differ from weekend entertaining. Family life requirements contrast with the need for a space for frequent evening dinner parties.
We craft bespoke kitchens for your Chelmsford property specifically for its individual dimensions, aesthetics, and future possibilities.
UNDERSTANDING CHELMSFORD'S ARCHITECTURAL LANDSCAPE
We design luxury bespoke kitchens and whole-home furniture for homes across Chelmsford. Georgian townhouses near the Cathedral sit alongside Victorian villas in Writtle and contemporary developments throughout the city centre. Your property's architecture dictates our approach.
Period features demand respect. Original cornicing, sash windows, and ceiling heights—these elements inform material selection and cabinet proportions. A Hylands Park-adjacent property requires different consideration than a modern build in Springfield. We assess natural light patterns, room flow, existing architectural details to help inform our design approach.
Ben Rollings, founder and fourth-generation master cabinetmaker, brings 150 years of family heritage to each handcrafted kitchen. One craftsman handles your entire project from initial concept through final installation. No production lines, no compromises.
MATERIALS THAT DEFINE QUALITY
HAUHAU sources only the finest materials from around the globe. Each hand-selected wood sample demonstrates character worth showcasing. Stunning marble slabs with dramatic cascading veining selected only if they meet our exacting quality standards.
Fumed oak develops deeper patina over decades. American walnut brings warmth through natural grain variation. Charcoal-stained oak creates contemporary contrast. We hand-select each component with purpose and extreme attention to detail to ensure the end result is nothing but perfect.
Stone choices range from understated Calacatta Oro with delicate gold veining to the vibrant, rich tones of Royal Peacock marble. Your worktop becomes a statement of sophistication, with each selection guided by your home's existing design and your desired outcome.
Hardware receives equal attention. Whether it’s brushed bronze, antique brass, any design choice can be accommodated; these details accent the cabinetry's colour palette whilst providing tactile quality you'll appreciate thousands of times over, with our design crafted with longevity in mind.
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Stunning Veined Marble Surfaces
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Rich American Black Walnut Cabinetry With Bronze Inlays
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Hand-finished Scalloped Detailing
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Expansive Kitchen Island With Marble Countertops & Fumed Oak Cabinetry
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Antique Brass Appliances
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Expert Lighting Design
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Stunning Marble Vening For Dramatic Statement Pieces
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Handcrafted Bespoke Storage With Bolection Moulded Cabinetry
THE HAUHAU DESIGN PROCESS
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Our expert design team will take your initial concepts and elevate them beyond your wildest dreams, guiding you through every step of the process as we make it a reality.
Our philosophy is to work in close partnership with our clients, providing creative and innovative solutions through genuine collaboration and careful consideration of your needs and desires.
Once we receive your inquiry, we will contact you to introduce ourselves and discuss the outline of your project. Along with your ideas and brief, we will require a plan to work from. This can be in the form of your architect’s drawings or, if there is a physical space, ideally a visit to your residence to carry out a survey.
Following this process we can begin to prepare your design.
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After our first consultation, our expert design team will work on your concept, developing, enhancing, and elevating it beyond your expectations into a truly remarkable design.
From our initial sketches, we will prepare full working CAD drawings along with visuals, palettes, and material choices—from your primary finish through to your internal colorway—for your review.
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Once you have commissioned HAUHAU for your project, we will finalize any changes you may wish to make to your design, appliance list, material choices, and then proceed to contract your order.
At this stage we will engage with your contractors, and any other parties involved with your project to provide the relevant information they require (along with mechanical and electrical working drawings) and will remain in constant communication with them to monitor your schedule, ensuring everything stays on track.
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Your order will now enter production in our workshop.
We pride ourselves on the meticulous quality of craftsmanship achieved by our expert cabinet makers.
The HAUHAU workshop is not a production line.
Every project is assigned to one maker at a time, who crafts and hand-makes every aspect of your order to exacting standards by combining cutting-edge technology with the most exquisite of materials.
It is in this way that we have truly set ourselves apart and surpassed the industry with our standard.
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Now it is time for your design to become a reality!
After diligently managing your project's schedule to ensure a smooth and on-time fulfillment, HAUHAU will deliver and install your furniture to the very highest standard while ensuring the utmost consideration for your residence.
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On completion of your new kitchen, we arrange for renowned chef Elliot Johnson-Paul of JP Dining to come in and prepare a complimentary private dining experience in your new space to ensure you truly experience every aspect in its full glory.
Simply sit back, relax, and enjoy your new HAUHAU kitchen.
WHOLE-HOME BESPOKE DESIGN
Your kitchen sets the tone for your entire home. The stunning craftsmanship of your HAUHAU bespoke kitchen should extend to the whole home, including everything from your bedrooms, bathrooms and home cinemas to your dressing room, home bars and living rooms, creating cohesive luxury interiors throughout your entire property.
Bathrooms become private sanctuaries with handcrafted cabinetry that sits beneath hand-selected quality marble, next to freestanding baths with scalloped detailing and brushed bronze hardware. Dressing rooms could feature American black walnut drawers with leather-lined inlays and handmade wardrobes with subtle backlighting. Home bars could showcase fumed oak cabinetry and Himalayan Neolith Crystal surfaces, complemented by warm bronze accents throughout.
Each space receives the same attention to detail, ensuring your entire Chelmsford home reflects our commitment to perfection.
OUR DESIGN PROCESS
Our process begins with understanding your vision entirely. Being based in Essex ourselves, we understand local planning requirements, period property constraints, and the unique character of different areas across the county.
Design development involves constant refinement. From our initial sketches, we will prepare full working CAD drawings along with visuals, palettes, and material choices. Initial concepts evolve through collaboration, with each revision bringing us closer to perfection. Nothing proceeds until you're completely satisfied.
CRAFTSMANSHIP STANDARDS THAT SET US APART
Our Old Harlow workshop operates on principles of absolute quality. One master craftsman handles your entire project, ensuring every component, every finish, and every detail meets our exacting standards. This dedication to excellence sets us apart in an industry too often driven by efficiency over craftsmanship. We reject mass production methods.
Your kitchen cannot be replicated because it shouldn't be. Hand-selecting wood samples for grain perfection. Hand-cutting designs for precision and beauty. Hand-finishing surfaces to achieve depth and quality that is impossible to achieve through industrial processes. This approach takes longer but delivers results that speak for themselves
SERVING CHELMSFORD AND SURROUNDING AREAS
HAUHAU creates luxury bespoke kitchen whole-home design solutions for properties across Chelmsford and nearby areas, including Writtle, Galleywood, Great Baddow, Springfield, South Woodham Ferrers, Danbury, Boreham, and Pleshey, bringing fourth-generation expertise to every project. Whether your home sits within the city's bustling retail heart or the woodland tranquillity of surrounding villages, we create designs that honour your property's unique character whilst elevating how you live within it.
Contact HAUHAU today to arrange a personalised kitchen design consultation and discover how our craftsmanship can redefine the heart of your Chelmsford home.
THE HAUHAU DIFFERENCE
Throughout this home, every detail was designed with purpose and pride. Good design is more than just how something looks—it’s about how it makes you feel. Whilst working across several rooms in the house, we focused on creating continuity from room to room—whether it’s Silhouette stained oak tones shifting subtly, leather linings maintaining the luxurious standards, or bronze details carrying over the warm undertones, our only goal is to create a truly unique design for each and every client whilst demonstrating HAUHAU’S dedication to excellence, skilled craftsmanship, and unmatched quality designs.
YOUR PRIVATE CHEF EXPERIENCE
We know that our clients deserve the very best from their new kitchen. This is why, after every kitchen installation, we arrange for renowned chef Elliot Johnson-Paul of JP Dining to come in and prepare a complimentary private dining experience for up to 10 guests in your new space, to ensure you truly experience every aspect in its full glory.
WHY HAUHAU DEFINES BESPOKE KITCHEN EXCELLENCE
Founded by Ben Rollings, a fourth-generation master cabinet maker with over 150 years of family heritage, HAUHAU has become synonymous with timeless craftsmanship and design excellence. Building on this legacy, we bring our expertise to bespoke luxury kitchens—spaces that balance precision and design innovation—and work to understand how each client lives in their home.
At HAUHAU, we design kitchens that honour the character of Chelmsford homes while embracing the possibilities of contemporary living. Every project is tailored to the property and the people who use it, blending architectural sensitivity with hand-selected materials and meticulous detailing to create a kitchen that feels both functional and effortlessly elegant.
From the first sketch to final installation, our team ensures a seamless, collaborative process, delivering not just a kitchen but a thoughtfully crafted environment where daily routines and special moments alike are elevated.
Contact HAUHAU today to arrange a personalised kitchen design consultation and discover how our craftsmanship can redefine the heart of your Chelmsford home.