The wait is finally over. With immense fanfare and a deep appreciation for the artistry displayed across the country, we are delighted to officially announce the winners of the Gem Awards 2025. After reviewing dozens of breathtaking entries, our panel of industry-leading judges has completed the difficult task of scoring the UK's most exceptional kitchen spaces.
To crown the best in the country, we have assembled a jury of industry luminaries who live and breathe high-end design. Our panel scrutinised every detail, from material harmony to the flawless execution of a finished edge.
From sleek urban minimalism to characterful country retreats, the standard this year was unprecedented. Here are the visionary winners who defined excellence in 2025.
In a category defined by super-sleek lines and contemporary "wow" factor, Victoria King’s design stood out for its impeccable balance.
Charlie Burgess captured the essence of timeless character and craft, celebrating the very best of classic shaker and cottage styles.
Jonathan Lubert demonstrated the incredible power of a renovation, proving that vision can entirely reinvent a home’s footprint.
For one-of-a-kind beauty and exceptional design features, Laura Storr’s kitchen was the undisputed champion.
When the stone is the star, the result is hypnotic. Laura Holehan’s use of quartz worktops was hailed for its focal-point brilliance.
Taking the "big one," Warren and James created a space that the judges described as "quirky and unique". Their kitchen is a masterclass in bespoke design, seamlessly integrating the room's soaring architecture with personal style.
James & Warren’s kitchen is due shortly to feature on Channel 4’s Outrageous Homes – series 2 so keep your eyes peeled as it will be airing shortly. The programme, hosted by the flamboyant Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, celebrates the UK’s most eccentric, daring, and unapologetic home designs. This kitchen - with its soaring 12ft ceilings and bespoke lighting - is the perfect star for a show dedicated to the "extraordinary."
"What they have created is perfect for the type of home they live in. They have really thought about how the kitchen works with the room architecture... quirky and unique." — Francesca Robinson, Gem Awards Judge
Our judges - Laura Hamilton, Francesca Robinson, Nigel Fletcher, and Lucy Carter - commented that this was the most difficult year yet to judge. Every entry represented a remarkable benchmark for kitchen interiors in the UK today.
To all our winners and finalists: thank you for inviting us into the heart of your homes. You have shown us that with the right materials and a bold vision, the possibilities are truly endless.
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