A Kitchen Designed Around the Way You Live
The kitchen is often one of the hardest-working spaces in a home. It needs to look right, but it also needs to flow properly, provide enough storage, support the way you cook and work with the rest of the property.
At Calico, we approach kitchen renovation as a complete project rather than simply replacing cabinets and worktops.
We consider the layout, services, lighting, storage, finishes and building work together so the finished kitchen feels like it was designed for your home rather than simply fitted into it.
Flooring is part of that wider picture too. The subfloor, finished floor height, kitchen units, appliances, thresholds and any underfloor heating all need to work together if the room is going to be finished properly.
Complete Kitchen Renovation Services
From complete transformations to changing the way a kitchen connects with the rest of the home, we can coordinate the building work and specialist trades required to bring everything together.
Complete Kitchen Renovations
From removal of the existing kitchen through to installation, services and final finishing, we can manage the complete transformation as one project.
Open-Plan Kitchens
Create a stronger connection between the kitchen and surrounding living spaces through thoughtful layout changes and building work.
Kitchen Reconfiguration
Sometimes a better kitchen starts by reconsidering the layout, moving services or changing how the room connects with the surrounding property.
Bespoke Kitchen Features
Drawing on our carpentry background, we can incorporate bespoke storage, cabinetry and tailored features where an off-the-shelf solution does not make the best use of the space.
Kitchen Modernisation
Bring an outdated kitchen up to date with improvements to cabinetry, surfaces, lighting, electrics, plumbing and the overall appearance of the room.
Kitchens Within Extensions
If your kitchen forms part of a wider extension or renovation, we can consider the kitchen as part of the complete building project rather than as a separate installation.
Kitchens From Leading Suppliers
You don't have to purchase your kitchen from us for Calico to complete the project. We can install kitchens supplied by a wide range of manufacturers and retailers, including Wickes, Magnet, Howdens, B&Q, Symphony and Euphoria, as well as kitchens from many other suppliers.
Whether you have already ordered your kitchen, are currently comparing suppliers or have only just started exploring the options, we can discuss the wider installation requirements with you.
Because we are not limited to fitting one particular kitchen manufacturer, the focus can remain on what works best for your property, your preferred kitchen and your budget.
We can also coordinate the associated carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, plastering, flooring, decorating and building alterations required to turn the supplied kitchen into a properly finished room. Where flooring forms part of the project, we can also consider the preparation required beneath it rather than simply treating the final covering as a separate finishing job.
More Than Simply Fitting Cabinets
A complete kitchen renovation can involve carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, plastering, decorating, flooring, subfloor preparation and building alterations.
Calico coordinates those different elements as one project, helping to make sure each stage is carried out in the right sequence.
Instead of trying to organise several separate contractors, you have one team looking at the finished kitchen as a whole.
A Kitchen Has to Work as Good as It Looks
Choosing door colours and worktops is only part of creating a successful kitchen. The way the room is planned can have a much greater impact on everyday life.
Is there a better way for preparation, cooking and storage areas to work together?
Thoughtful storage can make better use of corners, height and awkward spaces.
Task, feature and general lighting all play different roles in a kitchen.
Sockets and electrical supplies should be planned around how the finished kitchen will be used.
Moving appliances, sinks or services can sometimes unlock a much better layout.
We consider how the kitchen connects with dining, living and external areas.
The subfloor, final floor covering, thresholds and appliance clearances should be considered before the kitchen is installed.
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Kitchen Flooring Needs to Be Planned With the Kitchen
Kitchen flooring is not just a final decorative choice. The surface beneath it, the finished floor height and the way the floor meets cabinets, appliances, doors and adjoining rooms can all affect the finished result.
If the existing kitchen is being stripped back, it is often the right time to assess the subfloor properly. Depending on the property and the floor covering being installed, preparation may include repairs, securing loose timber, suitable overlay boards, concrete or screed preparation, or levelling where appropriate.
Flooring options for kitchens can include:
- Engineered or other suitable timber flooring
- Click LVT
- Glue-down LVT
- Vinyl and lino
- Ceramic and porcelain floor tiles
- Other suitable finishes depending on the room and subfloor
Glue-down LVT and tiled floors are especially dependent on good preparation, while floating and timber floors still need a stable, appropriate base. Finished levels should also be considered where the kitchen opens into a dining room, extension or other adjoining space.
Where underfloor heating is being used, the heating system, floor build-up and chosen covering should be considered together so the final flooring is suitable for the system.
Explore Flooring Services →From Initial Ideas to Finished Kitchen
We look at your existing kitchen, how you use the space and what you would like to improve before deciding how the renovation should move forward.
Understand
We discuss how you use the kitchen, what frustrates you about the current room and what you would like the new space to achieve.
Explore & Plan
We consider layout, services, building alterations, existing floor construction, finished floor levels and the different options available before agreeing the way forward.
Prepare
The existing kitchen is removed and any required building, electrical, plumbing, subfloor and preparation work is carried out.
Install & Finish
The new kitchen is installed and brought together with the flooring, trims and finishing details that turn it into a completed room.
See What a Kitchen Renovation Can Achieve
Kitchen renovation can completely change not just the appearance of a room, but the way a home feels and functions.
Before 
After Built Around the Finished Result
A successful kitchen is the result of many smaller details being considered together.
Carpentry Is Where Our Story Started
Calico began with carpentry, so kitchens sit naturally within the way we think about craftsmanship and detail.
But today's kitchen projects often involve much more than cabinetry. Our wider building capability means we can look at walls, services, lighting, flooring, the subfloor beneath it and the surrounding space rather than treating the kitchen as an isolated fit-out.
We want you to understand the options available so the finished kitchen is the best solution for your home, not simply the easiest solution for us to install.
Kitchen Renovations Across Hampshire
Calico is based on Hayling Island and carries out kitchen renovation and kitchen fitting projects throughout Hampshire and surrounding areas.
Hayling Island • Havant • Portsmouth • Southsea • Emsworth • Waterlooville • Chichester • Fareham • Petersfield • Southampton
If your location is not listed, please still get in touch. The distance we travel can vary depending on the scale and nature of the project.
Kitchen Renovation FAQs
Can Calico manage my entire kitchen renovation?
Yes. We can coordinate the building, carpentry, plumbing, electrical and finishing work involved in a complete kitchen renovation, giving you one team looking at the overall project.
Can you fit a kitchen I have bought from another supplier?
Yes. Calico can install kitchens supplied by a wide range of manufacturers and retailers, including Wickes, Magnet, Howdens, B&Q, Symphony and Euphoria, as well as kitchens from many other suppliers. If you already have a kitchen on order, talk to us about the installation and any associated building, carpentry, plumbing, electrical or finishing work required.
Do I have to buy the kitchen through Calico?
No. We are happy to discuss installing a kitchen you have sourced yourself. This also means you are free to compare different manufacturers, styles and budgets rather than being restricted to one particular kitchen range.
Can you change the layout of my kitchen?
In many cases, yes. A different kitchen layout may involve relocating plumbing, electrical supplies, appliances or even altering walls and openings, so we assess the options before recommending the best approach.
Can you create an open-plan kitchen?
Potentially. Opening a kitchen into another room may involve structural alterations and appropriate design or structural input depending on the property. We can assess what is practical for your home.
Do you carry out the electrical and plumbing work too?
We can coordinate the plumbing, electrical and other specialist trades required so they form part of the overall kitchen project rather than leaving you to arrange each stage independently.
Can you incorporate bespoke cabinetry or storage?
Yes. With Calico's background in carpentry, bespoke storage and tailored cabinetry can be considered where they provide a better solution than standard components.
Can you install the kitchen flooring too?
Yes. Flooring can be planned as part of the complete kitchen renovation, including suitable timber flooring, vinyl, lino, click LVT, glue-down LVT and tiled floors depending on the room, product and subfloor.
Visit our Flooring Services page for more information.
Do you prepare the subfloor before laying kitchen flooring?
Yes, where required. The preparation depends on whether the existing floor is timber, chipboard, plywood, concrete, screed or another construction, and on the flooring being installed above it.
Preparation may include repairs, securing loose areas, suitable overlay boards or levelling where appropriate.
Should the flooring go under the kitchen units?
That depends on the flooring system, kitchen design and manufacturer's installation requirements. Floating floors, glue-down floors and tiled floors can have different requirements, so the floor and kitchen layout should be considered together before installation begins.
Can kitchen flooring be used with underfloor heating?
Many flooring products can be compatible with underfloor heating, but the selected floor covering, adhesive or underlay and installation method need to be suitable for the specific heating system and manufacturer's guidance.
See our Heating Systems page and Flooring Services page for more information.
How long does a kitchen renovation take?
Timescales vary depending on the size of the kitchen, the amount of structural or service alteration required and the specification of the finished room. We can discuss a likely programme once the scope of work is understood.
Already Found Your Kitchen? Or Still Looking?
Whether you've already ordered a kitchen from Howdens, Wickes, Magnet, B&Q, Symphony, Euphoria or another supplier, or you're still deciding what would work best, you can talk to us before everything is finalised.
We'll help you consider the installation, building work, flooring, subfloor preparation and different trades required to turn your plans into a properly finished kitchen.
Discuss Your Kitchen Project