If you’re an avid interiors enthusiast on Instagram or Pinterest, you’ve likely noticed how the most inspiring kitchens blend fitted and freestanding cabinets, combine vintage and contemporary elements and harmoniously balance colour and tranquillity. It’s an approach that harks back to the very beginnings of Neptune’s kitchen collections, when co-founder, John Sims-Hilditch, designed his first family kitchen featuring a freestanding dresser, chopping block and potboard for his Wiltshire home. It was this versatile, English, country-style kitchen that went on to inspire our Chichester collection, which began with similar freestanding pieces, complemented with individually built cabinets. Now, with nearly 20 years’ experience designing and crafting solid timber kitchens, we have returned to those roots, reimagining and refining traditional standalone designs. The result is a collection of freestanding furniture that integrates effortlessly with fitted kitchens, offering not only timeless style but also the freedom to move – whether around the kitchen or with you from home to home. And proving that it’s entirely possible for new and old to exist harmoniously, bringing out the best in each other. Whether it’s a neat butcher’s block maximising space in a fitted Suffolk kitchen or a Henley design that balances freestanding and built-in elements, the possibilities for flexible, beautiful kitchens are endless.

Meet the freestanding heroes

Borough island 

This freestanding, marble-topped island makes a great centerpiece for those who don’t have the floor space for a more permanent statement island. Crafted from natural oak, and gently softened at each corner, its sleek, slimline design allows for effortless versatility, seamlessly adapting to the style and flow of any kitchen. Complete the look by tucking a pair of our new Tilbury woven bar stools underneath.

Borough chopping block 

Solid but not chunky. Traditional and yet refined. The Borough chopping block is perfectly proportioned to sit at the end of a row of cabinetry, serve as a mini-island in a smaller kitchen, or elegantly occupy an unused corner. Its robust, end-grain oak surface allows you to treat it as a functional chopping board, creating a lived-in look that will enhance its enduring appeal. 

Farlow larder 

A contemporary take on a centuries-old design, the Farlow larder cabinet features clean lines, and fluted glass doors, and can be easily moved around your kitchen-dining space – a convenience that will ensure its longevity as your home evolves. Crafted with a painted tulipwood frame, exposed oak interior and adjustable zig-zag shelving, it’s a functional design built to last a lifetime. 

Discover all our freestanding pieces, crafted to complement any kitchen.