Design Brief: Having listened to my clients' preferences, and knowing how they wanted the new space to work and look, I proposed a walnut veneer door throughout, blended with reeded glass.

 

A Dekton surface with warm metallic tones was complemented with brushed brass handles and fittings.

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To create the wow factor, and provide extensive storage, I drew up a bespoke walk-in larder in the corner which our team built on site.

Design brief: ​We worked on the original completed design to adapt it to a smaller space.

 

The aim was to retain as much of the storage and functionality as possible.  We agreed to refine the wish list and acknowledge that there would need to be a degree of compromise.

 

Based on this, we agreed a hierarchy of their wish list items, and from there re-worked the the original design to enable the most important elements to be retained. 

Design brief: I suggested the Caledonia Classic Kintyre Ash kitchen - a simple solid wood painted shaker door - in Northern Lights with Porcelain wall units, topped with Quartzform Ocean Arctic worktops and fitted with a full suite of Neff appliances.

 

I used a peninsular unit  to provide the required dining space, together with the extra counter surface and all important storage without breaking up the room and creating a sense of cohesion.

 

To the far end of the room nearer the door I added utility and larder storage as well as a bespoke floor to ceiling wine rack. 

Design brief: The clients had a strong appreciation of the aesthetic, along with a clear idea of how they wanted to use their space and what message they wanted it to convey.

 

The design needed to be sufficiently neutral to avoid detracting from their collectables, to include some storage for books and wines, and to provide a functional space with a hidden area for laundry without creating a specific utility room. The space also had to be sympathetic to some key items of furniture and include natural wood elements to complement these pieces.

 

We used a warm neutral soft touch lacquered door with a wood veneer in a warm earthy tone with distinctive grain and texture from Rotpunkt. This allowed for customisation of units, and offered a specific laundry cupboard in the same door finish which would blend in with the tall units. Wood was incorporated on the island and wall units to create a seamless link between the living and dining area and the kitchen

 

I also suggested an area at the end of the kitchen for the laundry and for utility storage to give a sense of zoning, and to avoid mundane but essential chores encroaching upon the main space. 

 

We agreed on a downdraft hob with recirculation to allow them to cook and remain connected to those gathered around the table, and to prevent the need for overhead extraction which might unbalance the overall look of the space.