CONTEMPORARY WHITE KITCHENS
UNPARALLELED CRAFTSMANSHIP
At HAUHAU, contemporary white kitchens represent the perfect balance of refined elegance and modern sophistication. Our bespoke approach transforms this timeless colour palette into spaces that reflect you, your tastes and your unique story.
Our unwavering attention to detail and dedication to excellence is born out of our founder’s 150 years of heritage craftsmanship, allowing us to create bespoke contemporary white kitchens that are of unmatched quality and beauty. Each design balances subtlety and simplicity with complementary colour palettes and textural depth, all brought to life together through masterful craftsmanship and a commitment to perfection.
Your kitchen sets the tone for your entire home. When built with traditional craftsmanship and quality materials, it becomes the backdrop for life's most important moments. After every installation, renowned chef Elliot Johnson-Paul prepares a complimentary private dining experience for up to 10 guests, ensuring you experience your new kitchen in its full glory.
SUCCESS STORIES
The Lakes By Yoo House
This beautiful property, located just outside The Cotswolds, featured Silhouette stained oak cabinetry, bronze inlays, and 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 aligning 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 kitchen that’s as perfect for hosting friends as it is for slow Sunday breakfasts with family — a blend of elegance and warmth, designed to feel like home the moment you walk in.
“We recently decided to remodel our kitchen, and after looking at various luxury brands, it was clear that a Hau Hau kitchen was for us.
We instantly fell in love with the elegant yet modern design and sympathetic use of beautiful materials. It was important for us that our most used room wasn’t “style over substance”. Ben listened to how we use our space and took on board our extensive wish list and came up with the most beautiful designs incorporating ideas that we would never have thought of ourselves. He was so accommodating with my constant questions and “what abouts?” and would always explain why something would or would not work or come up with a way to improve upon an idea.
We loved that we were included in the design process to create our perfect family space; it has made the room so much more personal and bespoke to us.
Hau Hau excelled themselves, and I would wholeheartedly recommend them, not only for their designs and quality of craftsmanship but also for their ability to communicate, share their knowledge and understand the customers’ needs.
We certainly didn’t get “style over substance”. What we did get was the most stylish and substantial kitchen we could have imagined!”
— Mr & Mrs Arundel
THE ALLURE OF CONTEMPORARY WHITE KITCHENS
The contemporary white kitchen offers unparalleled versatility and enduring appeal; it creates an open and inviting space whilst providing the perfect canvas for your unique tastes and personal story to be translated into your bespoke design. When crafted by HAUHAU's master cabinet makers, this classic aesthetic transcends the ordinary to become a sophisticated statement of refined taste and quality without compromise.
WHICH SHADE OF WHITE WORKS BEST?
The perfect shade of white should speak to your home's architecture, your unique tastes and work with the natural light available. Cool whites with subtle blue undertones deliver a crisp, clean aesthetic whilst making smaller spaces feel significantly larger. These bright whites work beautifully with marble or quartz worktops that reflect light to create an open, spacious design.
Warmer shades of white embrace gentle cream and ivory notes, incorporating subtle hints of yellow or brown undertones. These softer shades create welcoming environments perfect for larger kitchens or open-plan living areas, making expansive spaces feel warmer and more inviting. Our team of artisan craftsmen understand how different whites interact with your home's unique lighting and how this may change throughout the day, allowing us to handcraft bespoke modern kitchens that work uniquely for you and your home.
We work with you to choose and tastefully incorporate the exact shade that complements your space, hand-matching colours to ensure a level of quality and detail that is truly unparalleled. Whether you prefer the cool elegance of bright whites or the welcoming warmth of softer tones, each HAUHAU kitchen reflects your individual style and your home's unique character.
HANDCRAFTING YOUR BESPOKE CONTEMPORARY WHITE KITCHEN
COLOUR PALETTES
We carefully incorporate hand-selected shades of white, ensuring we bring your desired aesthetic and end vision to life. Whether it's crisp brilliant whites to soft ivory tones or warm alabaster to cool porcelain shades. By layering these subtle variations, we create contemporary white kitchens with remarkable depth and character that avoid clinical sterility whilst maintaining pristine elegance.
TEXTURAL DETAILS
Our bespoke white kitchens incorporate thoughtful textural contrasts that add visual and tactile interest. Whether it's hand-finished scalloped detailing, reeded glass door fronts or leather-lined drawers, every element is carefully chosen to create a space where every detail matters.
EXCEPTIONAL MATERIALS
We pair handcrafted cabinetry with only the finest materials available worldwide for a finish that is truly unmatched. Whether it's Calacatta Oro marble with its subtle gold-grey veining, handselected antique brass hardware that develops a natural patina overtime, or natural solid wood carefully chosen for its grain and character, each provides a point of contrast against the stunning backdrop of your contemporary white kitchen.
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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.
EXPERTLY DESIGNED CONTEMPORARY WHITE KITCHENS
LAYERED LIGHTING SCHEMES
White kitchens demand thoughtfully integrated lighting design to ensure the space feels warm and inviting whilst maintaining its clean, elegant aesthetic. We create layered schemes that accentuate the interplay of light and shadow across your white surfaces. With hand-selected light fixtures serving as a design element in themselves, subtly integrated backlighting that could showcase your cabinetry's contents or highlight your home's unique architectural details, and accent lighting that helps set the ambience, all working together to create your bespoke white kitchen.
STATEMENT ISLANDS
In contemporary white kitchens, islands often serve as dramatic focal points. We create architectural centrepieces with waterfall edges in only the finest stone surfaces and solid wood cabinetry with hand-finished treatment or detailing that elevates your design to a level you likely thought impossible.
SEAMLESS STORAGE SOLUTIONS
Our contemporary designs can feature innovative storage solutions that helps maintain the uncluttered, clean white aesthetic of your kitchen. From handleless cabinetry to concealed bespoke features, whether it's pantries or home bars behind full-height handcrafted doors, each bespoke solution keeps your elegant design feeling sleek and uninterrupted, all whilst being a uniquely handcrafted space made individually for you.
MATERIAL EXCELLENCE FOR YOUR KITCHEN
NATURAL STONE SELECTIONS
We source extraordinary natural stone to complement white cabinetry. Whether it's dramatic Calacatta Oro marble with warm golden veining, Neolith Himalayan Crystal with its understated elegance of its darker charcoal veins, or subtle Carrara marble with its delicate grey patterns, each slab is individually selected to complement your specific shade of white.
QUALITY SOLID WOOD COLLECTIONS
Our hardwoods are sourced from selected suppliers that meet our high standards and quality assurances, with each piece chosen for grain consistency and natural character. Hand-treated natural woods, whether it be through staining, fuming or steaming, add richness and contrast that complement the white colour palette, helping to achieve that coveted sleek aesthetic.
HAND-FINISHED DETAILING
Our master craftsmen can apply white finishes with unparalleled expertise. Whether creating matt surfaces with subtle depth or hand-painted white cabinetry, each technique requires exceptional skill to achieve flawless results that will endure for decades.
COMPLEMENTARY ACCENTS
We carefully select elements that enhance the white palette and add a touch of personality to your design. Whether it's brushed bronze or antique brass hardware, hand-stained cabinetry in complementary shades such as beige-grey or silhouette, or marble surfaces or focal walls with accent colours, each is thoughtfully integrated to add warmth and rich contrast into your overall design.
STATE-OF-THE-ART APPLIANCES
We work exclusively with leading appliance manufacturers, selecting pieces that combine advanced technology with timeless design. From modern cooking systems to high-tech fridges, every component is carefully selected for optimal performance, design cohesion, and with consideration for the client’s culinary needs.
HERITAGE CRAFTSMANSHIP STANDARDS
INDIVIDUAL ARTISAN ASSIGNMENT
Every HAUHAU bespoke kitchen project is entrusted to a single master craftsman who assumes personal responsibility for quality and consistency. This focused attention ensures subtle refinements and meticulous execution that distinguishes HAUHAU as exceptional, in contrast to the everyday.
FOURTH-GENERATION EXCELLENCE
Founded by Ben Rollings, whose family heritage spans over 150 years of master cabinetmaking, HAUHAU delivers unparalleled expertise to every commission. This legacy of excellence has created breathtaking kitchens for royalty, celebrated chefs, and connoisseurs who accept nothing less than perfection.
TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES ENHANCED
Our workshops combine joinery techniques taught across four generations of family cabinetmaker legacy with an undying dedication to excellence. Traditional methods provide the foundation, whilst modern finishing techniques add depth and character to your design, for a result that is truly unmatched.
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Every aspect of your design is carefully considered by your assigned craftsman to ensure it elevates the entire design, creating a sophisticated space where every detail matters. The marriage of smooth stone and textured wood prevents your white kitchen from feeling monotonous and flat. These thoughtful and intentional material and finish combinations ensure your white kitchen maintains visual interest whilst preserving the clean elegance that makes white kitchens eternally appealing.
WHY HAUHAU DEFINES THE CONTEMPORARY WHITE KITCHEN
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 modern white kitchen design, creating spaces that balance precision, design innovation, and work to understand how each client lives in their home.
At HAUHAU, we design kitchens that honour the character of every unique home 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 crafted environment where daily routines and special moments alike are elevated.
We proudly serve homes across Essex, London, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and the surrounding areas, with ourselves located in the historic village of Old Harlow in Essex, near the Hertfordshire and London border.
Contact HAUHAU today to arrange a personalised kitchen design consultation and discover how our craftsmanship can redefine the heart of your modern home.
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.