‘The Morgans had very clear ideas on the style of kitchen they wanted but were unsure of the best way to plan the layout,’ says kitchen designer Ceri Hill of Chalkhouse Interiors, who worked with the family on their new space. ‘We were involved at the beginning of the building project, so we were able to make suggestions on the best layout for the build, advise on closing-up existing windows and how to make best use of the space to create the perfect kitchen for their lifestyle.’
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Who lives here Ryland and Louise Morgan and their two young sons
Location Cardiff, Wales
Property A 1940s detached house
Size 5m x 3.6m (kitchen area)
Designer Ceri Hill of Chalkhouse Interiors
‘The existing kitchen was a contemporary gloss white design with granite worktops all round, so not everyone would have chosen to change it,’ says Hill. ‘But the style was too contemporary for the rest of the house, which features beautiful period stained-glass windows throughout.’
Location Cardiff, Wales
Property A 1940s detached house
Size 5m x 3.6m (kitchen area)
Designer Ceri Hill of Chalkhouse Interiors
‘The existing kitchen was a contemporary gloss white design with granite worktops all round, so not everyone would have chosen to change it,’ says Hill. ‘But the style was too contemporary for the rest of the house, which features beautiful period stained-glass windows throughout.’
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The new kitchen has classic Shaker doors handmade from a hardwood called tulip, which was chosen for its strength and soft grain, and which gives an exceptionally smooth paint finish.
‘The paint colour has the appearance of white, but with a greyish, putty tinge that’s never stark,’ says Hill. ‘The polished nickel handles add a touch of shine, but the nickel has a silvery tone with a hint of gold in it, so it doesn’t look as contemporary as a chrome handle would on such a classic door style.’
The shelf over the sink frames the design perfectly and provides space to display decorative items.
Handles, Hafele. Belfast sink, Villeroy & Boch. Phoenician mixer tap in chrome, Perrin & Rowe. Kitchen units painted in Cornforth White, Farrow & Ball.
‘The paint colour has the appearance of white, but with a greyish, putty tinge that’s never stark,’ says Hill. ‘The polished nickel handles add a touch of shine, but the nickel has a silvery tone with a hint of gold in it, so it doesn’t look as contemporary as a chrome handle would on such a classic door style.’
The shelf over the sink frames the design perfectly and provides space to display decorative items.
Handles, Hafele. Belfast sink, Villeroy & Boch. Phoenician mixer tap in chrome, Perrin & Rowe. Kitchen units painted in Cornforth White, Farrow & Ball.
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The entire room is an open-plan L-shaped space with the dining area leading off to the right of the kitchen.
The engineered oak plank flooring brings a warm ambience to the space.
Flooring, Ted Todd.
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The engineered oak plank flooring brings a warm ambience to the space.
Flooring, Ted Todd.
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‘The design concept was to create a very simple space with clean lines, with the range cooker and its feature canopy as the main focal point as you enter the room,’ says Hill.
‘By having the tall units together, the rest of the room can be kept open and free of cupboards, other than a small, glazed display cabinet, which adds interest, to the left of the Belfast sink,’ adds Hill.
‘I love symmetry, and find it creates a harmonious feel and is easier on the eye if used judiciously.’
‘By having the tall units together, the rest of the room can be kept open and free of cupboards, other than a small, glazed display cabinet, which adds interest, to the left of the Belfast sink,’ adds Hill.
‘I love symmetry, and find it creates a harmonious feel and is easier on the eye if used judiciously.’
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A mix-and-match collection of different worktop materials adds texture and colour, and is highly practical.
Marble-effect quartz surfaces were used around the edges, which are extremely tough and keep the colour scheme pale yet interesting.
‘The clients were originally going to have Carrara Massa quartz worktops throughout, but as the island was going to be used as a casual eating place for the children, I felt introducing wood here would make it a more comfortable place to sit,’ says Hill. ‘It also gives more of a furniture feel when viewed from the living area, which is directly behind it.’
Carrara Massa quartz worktops, Beltrami. Oak worktops, Wex Trade. Professional 100 range cooker, Rangemaster. Extractor fan, Neff.
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Marble-effect quartz surfaces were used around the edges, which are extremely tough and keep the colour scheme pale yet interesting.
‘The clients were originally going to have Carrara Massa quartz worktops throughout, but as the island was going to be used as a casual eating place for the children, I felt introducing wood here would make it a more comfortable place to sit,’ says Hill. ‘It also gives more of a furniture feel when viewed from the living area, which is directly behind it.’
Carrara Massa quartz worktops, Beltrami. Oak worktops, Wex Trade. Professional 100 range cooker, Rangemaster. Extractor fan, Neff.
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The central island includes a casual seating area and open shelving for a decorative display.
‘The building work was the lengthiest part of this project, but it gave us time to refine the kitchen layout and specification with the clients,’ says Hill. ‘It’s one of our handmade kitchens, so everything was made in our workshops and then hand-painted on site.’
Cobb rise and fall pendant lights, Original BTC.
‘The building work was the lengthiest part of this project, but it gave us time to refine the kitchen layout and specification with the clients,’ says Hill. ‘It’s one of our handmade kitchens, so everything was made in our workshops and then hand-painted on site.’
Cobb rise and fall pendant lights, Original BTC.
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‘The family had good-quality Miele appliances already, which they were keen to reuse, and we discreetly fitted the fridge-freezer in a new tall cabinet,’ says Hill.
The other tall units include a larder and a broom cabinet, as space in the utility area is limited.
Originals bar stools, Ercol.
The other tall units include a larder and a broom cabinet, as space in the utility area is limited.
Originals bar stools, Ercol.
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The combination microwave oven was fitted in the island unit opposite the sink, so it’s neatly hidden from view.
‘The clients didn’t want any electrical sockets to spoil the island’s work surface, so we fitted neat sockets on the end, facing the cooker,’ says Hill. ‘It means they’re out of sight, but still useful.’
‘The clients didn’t want any electrical sockets to spoil the island’s work surface, so we fitted neat sockets on the end, facing the cooker,’ says Hill. ‘It means they’re out of sight, but still useful.’
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The pendant lights highlight the island and are complemented by carefully positioned LED recessed spotlights, creating a layered lighting effect that ensures the space is beautifully lit both day and night.
‘My favourite element is the open area of the kitchen without the wall units,’ says Hill. ‘Sometimes, less is more, and avoiding the temptation to fill every area with cupboards for storage definitely paid off here.’
‘My favourite element is the open area of the kitchen without the wall units,’ says Hill. ‘Sometimes, less is more, and avoiding the temptation to fill every area with cupboards for storage definitely paid off here.’
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‘We designed the island to include skirting on the living room side, to the left of the kitchen, along with Shaker detail panels to add interest and a feeling of solidity,’ explains Hill.
‘On the working side of the island we stuck to using a plinth, which is easier during cooking preparation as skirting tends to get kicked, because it sticks out beyond the cabinet.’
Metro tiles, Walls and Floors.
‘On the working side of the island we stuck to using a plinth, which is easier during cooking preparation as skirting tends to get kicked, because it sticks out beyond the cabinet.’
Metro tiles, Walls and Floors.
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The double-door larder unit with oak-veneered interior is the perfect place to store packets, spices and dried goods, as well as gadgets and appliances.
‘I like to use a larder unit in every kitchen if possible,’ says Hill. ‘We have one in our own home and appreciate the fact that all our food is in one location. I also like to include electrical sockets inside it where possible, so clients can keep small appliances, such as the toaster, plugged in and ready to use.’
‘I like to use a larder unit in every kitchen if possible,’ says Hill. ‘We have one in our own home and appreciate the fact that all our food is in one location. I also like to include electrical sockets inside it where possible, so clients can keep small appliances, such as the toaster, plugged in and ready to use.’
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A utility space leads off the living area. It’s fitted with matching Shaker-style units for a seamless feel and has tough, practical iroko worktops.
‘This area also houses the washing machine and tumble drier along with the dishwasher,’ says Hill. ‘It’s quite a tight, tricky space, measuring just 3.8m x 1.7m, but the end result is very neat and easy to use.’
Belfast sink, Caple.
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‘This area also houses the washing machine and tumble drier along with the dishwasher,’ says Hill. ‘It’s quite a tight, tricky space, measuring just 3.8m x 1.7m, but the end result is very neat and easy to use.’
Belfast sink, Caple.
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