It's not just designing, I am competent at fitting kitchens, I've got a vast array of skills and knowledge with building work in general and this is a real advantage when designing a kitchen. I never allow the usual constraints to stop me from delivering the ultimate kitchen to the client, if something is causing a problem with the desired finish, it can almost always be overcome, I hate to use such a cliche but you really do have to think outside the box sometimes. If a door is in an awkward position then consider moving it! The number of times I've seen customers about to spend thousands on a kitchen and making big sacrifices because there's a door or window in the wrong place, literally for a few extra hundred pounds it can be often be moved, reduced in size, or completely taken out. I always strive to achieve the full potential of a property, I am constantly striving for the very best result. Whilst I have this knowledge, I am still learning new techniques every day.

Stuart Miles | Director & Lead Designer at Olivestone Kitchens