The first new kitchen launch in over a decade marks the start of a defining year for the brand. Neptune proudly introduces the Borough freestanding kitchen collection, its first new kitchen collection in more than ten years, combining the versatility of freestanding furniture with Neptune’s hallmark craftsmanship and timeless design values.
A twist on the traditional kitchen; Borough is a collection of freestanding furniture, rooted in three decades of design expertise. Fitted with appliances, each piece – from cooking island to sink cabinet and pantry – has been designed to sit independently or together, offering a more fluid, informal approach to cabinetry. Elevated on tapered legs, Borough blends Mid-century Scandinavian design with a distinctively British design flair. It’s clean architectural lines are softened by gracefully curved corners, bringing a contemporary ease and character that feels at once timeless and modern. Seamlessly integrating with a home’s architecture, Borough adapts effortlessly to open-plan spaces or alongside fitted cabinetry, considering form and function in equal measure. These new kitchen pieces are launched in addition to existing pieces previously launched in 2025, including the kitchen island and chopping block.
The Borough collection takes its inspiration from the very first kitchen John Sims-Hilditch, co-founder of Neptune, created for his own home – a freestanding design that prioritised flexibility and individuality. With that same pioneering spirit, Borough reimagines the concept for today’s homes, spaces that are no longer static but continually adapting to modern life. Designed as furniture in their own right, each piece can be reconfigured, layered over time, and carried seamlessly into the wider home. The result is a collection that honours Neptune’s heritage while answering the needs of modern living.
Borough’s hero pieces are designed with flexibility at their core, making them just as relevant outside the kitchen as within it. The cooking island doubles as both a generous kitchen prep surface and a social hub, with space for seating that makes it ideal for open-plan living. The pantry shows its versatility in any setting – as useful for storing drinks and glassware as it is for dry goods and appliances. The sink cabinet conceals a dishwasher, bins, and cleaning essentials, helping maintain a clutter-free space, while smaller pieces such as the wall cabinet or step stool lend themselves to boot rooms, utility spaces, and beyond. Each design can move fluidly through the home, adapting as needs change.
"We’ve created something distinctly our own, refreshingly different in it’s freestanding design, modern in form but unmistakably Neptune in spirit. We’ve never followed trends; we’ve always built with authenticity and purpose. Borough is the next chapter in that story: evolving with the way people live today, while staying true to the values that set us apart and still always built to last for generations." - Fred Horlock, Design Director, Neptune.
Borough Cooking Island - £5,165 Borough Pantry - £4,995 Borough Sink Cabinet - £4,495 Borough Pan Drawers - £2,195 Borough Wall Cabinet - £995 Borough Step Stool - £249
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Our Neptune collection comprises over 1,500 products – a full lifestyle offering for the home that includes kitchens, furniture, lighting, home accessories and an edited paint collection. All of our Neptune kitchens are made from the finest quality timber using expert joinery. Our Trade Membership is designed to support the best in the design industry. We work with professionals who share our passion for beautiful and enduring design that takes a stand against throwaway culture and fleeting trends.
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Neptune’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection captures the sensory charm of the British landscape. Inspired by its tranquil beauty, nature’s finest details are woven into every design - from the enduring warmth of solid oak furniture to the soothing textures of natural onyx and the botanical patterns of fine textiles.
Guided by fresh new fragrances reminiscent of the English garden, this collection invites you to create a space that feels grounded in nature and alive with the sights, scents and textures of the world outdoors, while a nature-inspired palette, led by the soft yellow hue of the seasonal colour, Polenta, sets the scene.
Fred Horlock, Design Director, Neptune comments on the collection: “As we unveil our Spring/Summer 2025 Collection, we are delighted to celebrate the sensory journey through the British landscape. In a world where the connection to nature is more valued than ever before, this collection responds to our customers’ desires to create serene, nature-inspired spaces at home. We have curated a range that speaks to the senses, blending traditional skills with contemporary elegance. Our commitment to craftsmanship and thoughtful design is evident in every detail, ensuring that each Neptune creation is not just a part of your home, but a part of the life that surrounds it."
Neptune's new Spring/Summer furniture additions are guided by the natural beauty and tactile delight of wood using traditional techniques.
- A new tall cabinet with slim proportions, rounded corners, and a woven undershelf has been added to the regency-inspired Frome Collection, including adjustable zig-zag shelving for flexible storage. A new Natural Oak finish has been introduced to each of the designs within the collection in addition to the Warm Black finish. - The Tilbury stool, an evolution of Neptune’s bestselling Tilbury dining chair, showcases the warmth of solid oak and the texture of a hand-woven rattan seat. Crafted using traditional mortise and tenon joints for durability, its compact, relaxed design is complemented by a slim oak frame, ideal for arranging around a breakfast bar or kitchen island. - Designed with the minimalist aesthetic of the original, the Eliza sofa now has the option of a more relaxed feel with a loose cover that drapes to the floor. Crafted with a solid tulipwood frame for strength and durability, it features elegantly turned oak legs, and its deeper proportions and comfortable single seat cushion are perfect for curling up on. - The new Walter armchair draws inspiration from mid-century designs, blending craftsmanship and comfort. Built around a robust tulipwood frame with traditional reinforced halving joints for strength and longevity, it features a gently curved and tilted back creates a cocooning shape, meaning it looks good from all angles, with enveloping armrests perfect for relaxing.
Two new lamps have been designed with natural, textural materials, blending elegance with artisanal skills.
- The petite Marina lamp marries feminine scalloped shapes with the natural texture of raffia perfectly suited to use in pairs on bedside tables, or as an accent lamp in the kitchen. - A statement piece, the solid spherical base of the Delphi lamp is hand-carved from natural onyx by skilled stonemasons in India. Once lit, the calming hues of onyx come to life, with wavy shades of green and brown.
From English garden candles that evoke the sweet scents of spring to colourful artisanal glassware, ceramics and linens, this season sees accessories take centre stage.
- The new English Garden collection of candles and fragrances includes five fragrances inspired by the English countryside and the way we respond to the natural world through our senses: Vegetable Patch, Lavender Field, The Rose Garden, Wild Meadow, and Herb Garden. Complementing these fragrances, new stems inspired by wild meadows and rose gardens help bring the sensory experience of nature indoors. - The Primrose glassware collection, featuring a carafe and bistro glasses, is lightweight with a subtle green tint. Individually mouthblown in India from recycled glass, these pieces offer a relaxed and artisanal feel. For everyday glassware, the Ella tumbler, now available in a vibrant saffron yellow, adds a warm and cheerful touch to your summer table. - Accented by Neptune’s seasonal yellow hue, the Amberley collection's organic silhouette reflects the skilled artistry of Portuguese pottery. Spanning serveware and dinnerware, each piece is hand-finished with a natural reactive glaze in a soft, yellow-speckled finish. The collection is complemented by the Salcombe cutlery set and Carnaby glass napkin rings, adding an inviting touch to any summer table. - Made from natural rattan in a rich honey shade, the Ashbourne placemats and coasters add a new tone to Neptune’s tableware offering. - The Malpas collection of scallop-carved marble pieces are complemented by onyx stone bookends, colourful marquetry photo frames, and subtly tinted hurricane glass lanterns, adding interest for a layered, considered aesthetic.
Neptune’s new textiles draw on the colour and patterns found in nature: warm yellows, vibrant greens, hints of blue, and floral-inspired prints bring spring inside, creating a blend of comfort and elegance.
- Three new textural Rugs – Taplow, Marlow and Sonning - showcase thick basketweave, diamond flat weave, jute and wool blended designs with plaited tassel detailing in rich moss greens and summer cream tones. - Preparing the bedroom for summer nights, Neptune introduces four new luxurious pure cotton Bedspreads featuring floral block prints and traditional French Matelassé technique. Each design is beautifully crafted and has a substantial weight yet is light enough for warmer months. - New indoor cushions feature uplifting colour and pattern with decorative block prints and textures, in soft blues, greens and yellows which work equally well individually or grouped together. - Infusing the table with understated charm and a hint of saffron yellow, the Fife floral vine block-print tablecloth, runner and napkins are crafted in Portugal then washed for a softer feel and an elegant drape.
Neptune’s new seasonal colour, Polenta, is named after the traditional Italian dish of ground corn. This creamy, pale-yellow hue is subtly enriched with a hint of black for depth and sophistication. Evoking the warmth and texture of rustic Italy, Polenta has a refined edge that makes it a perfect fit for British interiors and perfectly complements the saffron highlight tones in the new season’s accessories. All Neptune paints are water based, incredibly low in VOCs, and available in matt emulsion or eggshell.
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