Opus
Discover the Clive Christian OPUS Collection
OPUS is Clive Christian Interiors’ first contemporary collection. Modern, sleek, and highly customizable, OPUS allows clients to create banks of cabinetry that sit seamlessly in series, enclosed by a single signature surrounding frame. The result is a contemporary luxury kitchen that retains the material heritage and architectural discipline of the wider Clive Christian portfolio.
Stripping back traditional detailing, OPUS embraces a clean, minimalist aesthetic enriched by intricate textures and state-of-the-art design features. Every element is rooted in the artisanal craftsmanship the brand is known for, but expressed in a bolder, more contemporary way.
OPUS is the contemporary anchor of the Clive Christian range, sitting directly opposite the classical Architectural Collection in design intent. It is the most often specified collection when a client wants an Opus kitchen as the principal architectural statement of a modern home: a single, framed run of cabinetry that reads as a piece of furniture, rather than as a series of individual units fitted into the room. It anchors the broader contemporary range in the same way Architectural anchors the traditional side of the portfolio.
“The design of OPUS remains rooted in the material heritage and artisanal craftsmanship synonymous with Clive Christian Interiors, while introducing a bold, contemporary expression for the modern client. The objective was to create a simplified design with integrity but one richer in character, detail, and materiality. OPUS features accentuated contrasting materials and finishes across three dimensions – colour, light and texture – delivering an impactful, contemporary iteration of a Clive Christian Interior collection.”
Oliver Deadman, Head of Design, Clive Christian Interiors
OPUS Finishes, Frames, and Bespoke Personalization
Bold Materiality and Texture
The Opus collection celebrates the art of materiality with bold textures and refined finishes that elevate any space. From rich veneers to striking metallic accents, every surface is designed to make a powerful statement.
modular design
OPUS cabinetry embraces a modular design philosophy, offering enhanced flexibility and personalisation across a variety of layouts. This innovative internal framework allows multiple cabinets to share a single outer frame, creating a seamless surface that reflects both precision engineering and refined aesthetics.
Sustainable Craftsmanship
As the signature frame turns OPUS cabinetry into a single, coherent piece of furniture, the collection extends well beyond the kitchen. The same framed construction and Effervesce or Ethereal finish can be specified as Opus furniture in walk-in dressing rooms, studies, bars, and media walls, carrying a unified contemporary Clive Christian language across the principal rooms of the home and complementing our wider kitchen designs.
it’s all in the details
The OPUS Collection offers endless possibilities for personalization, transforming cabinetry into functional works of art. With the addition of optional OPUS special finishes, our design team elevates cabinetry into a three-dimensional canvas, seamlessly blending timeless craftsmanship with contemporary sophistication. From the dynamic textures of Effervesce to the soft beauty of Ethereal, these designs create a striking focal point, redefining your modern kitchen as the ultimate conversation piece.
Opus includes a choice of two doors – flat or bordered – each sitting proud of a slimline square frame. It is available in both a warm and cool-toned palette, in graphic American ash or premium European Oak.
Effervesce
Clive Christian’s exquisite Opus Effervesce Collection features carved dimple detailing and warm tones that shimmer in a gold finish, creating a highly tactile surface.
The styling and design of Effervesce were developed to reflect the theatre of enjoying a glass of champagne, capturing the vigour and excitement of the rising bubbles. The overall effect creates the world’s ultimate ‘conversational kitchen’.
Ethereal
Intended to mirror the natural intricacies of bark on the American ash tree, Clive Christian’s Opus: Ethereal finish features precision carved detailing that adds movement, texture, and warmth to the cabinetry frontage.
The design consists of organic three-dimensional ripples that span the height and breadth of the cabinets, creating a unique silvered pattern. In the centre, carved ripples are flanked by chevrons of rift-cut veneer and inlaid steel pinstripe. Completely unique, Opus: Ethereal adapts and grows to fit the scale and proportions specific to your kitchen.
Begin Your Bespoke OPUS Design Journey
Every OPUS project begins with a detailed conversation about your home, your lifestyle, and the atmosphere you want to create. From there, our design team develops a tailored scheme that combines the collection’s signature frame and finishes with the layout, materials, and personalization best suited to your space. Explore completed OPUS projects to see how the collection adapts across different interiors or browse the wider Clive Christian collections to compare the contemporary and traditional ranges before starting your bespoke design journey.