British Craftsmanship
Traditional English design and fine quality materials.
English kitchens. French homes.
Timeless English interiors, beautifully at home in France.
Kitchens and fitted interiors crafted with care, designed to suit the way you live.
French Understanding
Local knowledge, planning support and supplier relationships.
Founder-led Service
Personal guidance from first ideas to final installation.
Fitted Interiors
Kitchens, bedrooms, dressing rooms, offices and media walls.
Who we work with
For English-speaking homeowners creating beautiful homes in France.
Le English Cabinet is designed for clients who want the reassurance of English communication, the character of traditional English cabinetry and the practical support needed to renovate well in France.
Alpine homes & chalets
Warm, simple and practical kitchens and fitted interiors for Haute-Savoie, Annecy, Chamonix, Megève, Briançon and the Hautes-Alpes.
Provence houses & bastides
Calm, natural rooms for renovated farmhouses, village houses and character homes across Provence and the South of France.
Côte d’Azur villas
Understated English design for coastal homes around Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Saint-Tropez and the wider Riviera.
Kitchens
Timeless English kitchens, built for life in France.
From the French Alps to the Côte d’Azur, we create kitchens that feel considered, calm and enduring. Our work is especially suited to English-speaking homeowners, second-home owners and families renovating chalets, villas, farmhouses and character homes in France.
Kitchen style inspiration
Four regional directions, all quietly English.
Haute-Savoie Chalet
Warm, welcoming and timeless.
Hautes-Alpes Maison
Light, relaxed and quietly elegant.
Provence Bastide
Understated, natural and enduring.
Côte d’Azur Villa
Coastal, calm and refined.
These are style inspiration concepts only. They are not past projects or completed installations.
More than kitchens
Beautifully fitted rooms throughout your home.
Bedrooms
Dressing Rooms
Home Offices
Media Walls
Bespoke designed. Beautifully made. Perfectly fitted.
Designed for French living
We design with care. We install with pride. We look after every detail.
We understand the challenges of renovating in France. That is why our English-speaking team makes the process clear, enjoyable and stress-free.
Founder led
Hello, I’m Dale.
With over 22 years of experience in kitchens and interiors, I personally oversee every project. You’ll deal with me from the first sketch to the final installation.
- 22 years’ kitchen and interiors experience.
- National kitchen award-winning work.
- Featured on Grand Designs.
- Experience leading showrooms, manufacturing and residential refurbishment projects in the UK, France and Italy.
- A trusted network of skilled craftsmen and project professionals.
Your French journey
A simple, personal process from first idea to final installation.
Discover
We listen to your ideas, understand your home and explore the possibilities.
Design
Thoughtful design, clear plans and beautiful 3D visuals.
Craft & manage
Expert craftsmanship and project management with our trusted team.
Care & support
We are here for you — now and in the future.
Local knowledge
Deep insight from the Alps, Provence and Côte d’Azur.
English communication
Clear communication in your language.
UK & France team
A dedicated team on the ground in both the UK and France.
Peace of mind
Trusted professionals and straightforward management.
Client words
Calm guidance, careful design and beautifully finished rooms.
“Dale understood immediately what we were trying to achieve: a proper English kitchen that felt completely at home in our French house. The process was calm, clear and beautifully managed.”
Mrs Wilkinson, Haute-Savoie
“We wanted someone who could bridge the gap between our ideas, the realities of renovating in France and the level of finish we expected. Dale gave us confidence from the first conversation.”
Mr Baker, Provence
“The kitchen feels timeless rather than showy. Every detail has been thought through, from the proportions of the cabinetry to how we actually use the room as a family.”
Mrs Franklin, Côte d’Azur
“What made the difference was the personal service. We never felt passed around a large company. Dale and his team cared about the project as much as we did.”
Mr Cole, French Alps
Case studies
See how we bring beautiful English design to life in France.
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Contact / Consultation
Let’s create your beautiful home in France.
We’d love to hear about your home and how we can help.
Based in the Alps and Côte d’Azur
We work across Haute-Savoie, Hautes-Alpes, Provence and the Côte d’Azur.
Call Dale
+44 7751231755
Where we work
Focused on the French Alps, Provence and the Côte d’Azur.