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Kitchen at a Glance
Who lives here A family of six
Location North London
Size 8m x 5.75m
Architect Chris Jones of Jones Associates Architects
One of the biggest changes to the home was the huge extension to the back and side of the property, which created room for a large, open-plan kitchen-diner, complete with a spacious utility room.
Kitchen at a Glance
Who lives here A family of six
Location North London
Size 8m x 5.75m
Architect Chris Jones of Jones Associates Architects
One of the biggest changes to the home was the huge extension to the back and side of the property, which created room for a large, open-plan kitchen-diner, complete with a spacious utility room.
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Chris, the lead architect on the project, demolished a pre-existing garage (to the left in this photo) in order to create a designated kitchen space. ‘We had to excavate down quite a lot to get a level floor throughout, and put up a huge concrete retaining wall to hold up the next door garden, too,’ he explains.
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The architect had a very good working relationship with the owners. ‘They wanted it to be modern, but without being too clinical or shiny,’ he says. ‘They liked muted colours and pared-down wood, and wanted something subtle that combined different textures.’ A mixture of timber flooring, basalt paving and classic Secto pendant lights brings in the breadth of textures the clients were after.
Secto pendant lights, John Lewis. Walls painted in Strong White, Farrow & Ball.
Secto pendant lights, John Lewis. Walls painted in Strong White, Farrow & Ball.
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In opening up a space that had previously been a separate dining room, kitchen, garage and even garden, Chris created a spacious and light-filled communal room that could fit the whole family comfortably and allow the parents to host dinner parties.
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The family were keen on having a clean, smooth and uncluttered look in the kitchen, with flush finishes, handleless doors and plenty of storage to hide away all their cooking kit.
The carcasses are from Ikea, with bespoke MDF doors painted in a specially mixed grey. ‘The doors have a slight curve behind the top edge to allow them to be opened easily,’ says Chris. For the top and full-length cabinets, the finger pool detail runs vertically for easy access.
Behind the sink is a small bay window. ‘I was careful to position the windowsill at the same level as the worktop so there’s a generous, south-facing area where the family can grow herbs,’ Chris explains.
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The carcasses are from Ikea, with bespoke MDF doors painted in a specially mixed grey. ‘The doors have a slight curve behind the top edge to allow them to be opened easily,’ says Chris. For the top and full-length cabinets, the finger pool detail runs vertically for easy access.
Behind the sink is a small bay window. ‘I was careful to position the windowsill at the same level as the worktop so there’s a generous, south-facing area where the family can grow herbs,’ Chris explains.
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The kitchen space is demarcated by a large island. ‘The owners wanted a nice, big, clear working area without appliances. It’s very sociable, and means the kids can perch on the other side while the family bake together or, alternatively, guests can gather around the island with a drink while the couple cook.’ The worktop is Caesarstone in Snow.
The column represents the corner of the original house, and supports the rooms above. The extension involved major structural work. ‘There are about 50 pieces of steel holding it up,’ says Chris. ‘We were quite adventurous in terms of structure, and worked very closely with a structural engineer.’
Ovens, microwave, hob and extractor fan, Miele. Sink, Franke. Tap, Grohe.
The column represents the corner of the original house, and supports the rooms above. The extension involved major structural work. ‘There are about 50 pieces of steel holding it up,’ says Chris. ‘We were quite adventurous in terms of structure, and worked very closely with a structural engineer.’
Ovens, microwave, hob and extractor fan, Miele. Sink, Franke. Tap, Grohe.
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All the lines in the room have been thought through. This angle shows how the cooker aligns with the skylight, which in turn corresponds with the edge of the basalt paving.
The paving runs virtually seamlessly from the kitchen onto the terrace. ‘We wanted to blur the distinction between inside and outside, and link the terrace to the indoor area,’ explains Chris.
Sliding doors, IQ Glass. Basalt flooring, Mandarin Stone. CH25 chair by Hans J Wegner, Skandium.
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The paving runs virtually seamlessly from the kitchen onto the terrace. ‘We wanted to blur the distinction between inside and outside, and link the terrace to the indoor area,’ explains Chris.
Sliding doors, IQ Glass. Basalt flooring, Mandarin Stone. CH25 chair by Hans J Wegner, Skandium.
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A pocket door separates the communal kitchen-diner from the sitting room. ‘It’s almost always open, with the rooms flowing into each other, but if the owners want to have a quiet dinner, they can slide it across to close off the spaces,’ says Chris.
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A large utility room flows on from the kitchen, accessed via a door just behind the kitchen island. The space is very similar to the kitchen, with neat, handleless cupboards providing plenty of extra storage space for when the family have company. ‘They are keen cooks and occasionally entertain a lot of people, so it works really well having a separate utility room,’ says Chris.
With such a big family, two washing machines and a dryer are also a necessity.
Washing machines and tumble dryer, Miele. Sink, Franke. Tap, Grohe.
With such a big family, two washing machines and a dryer are also a necessity.
Washing machines and tumble dryer, Miele. Sink, Franke. Tap, Grohe.
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With such a large family, it was important there was plenty of storage. ‘They didn’t want any clutter,’ says Chris. Another bank of full-height cabinets stands opposite this hanging area and houses everything from shoes to a hot-water cylinder.
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Light was a key part of the design, both natural and artificial. The kitchen has two skylights, and in each is a little shelf with concealed LED strip lighting around the perimeter. ‘Roof lights tend to be rather dark and horrible at night, but you can light them up and create a sort of halo on the glass,’ says Chris. ‘They even light up the brickwork on the first floor.’
LED lights under the wall cupboards illuminate the worktops, and recessed spotlights around the room provide a good level of general light. Secto pendants above the island and dining table in different shapes add interest to the lighting scheme and detail to the room.
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LED lights under the wall cupboards illuminate the worktops, and recessed spotlights around the room provide a good level of general light. Secto pendants above the island and dining table in different shapes add interest to the lighting scheme and detail to the room.
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Chris also took care of the hard landscaping, building a terrace with basalt paving that extends part way into the home. A broad set of steps leads up to the garden. ‘We had to excavate that area to create the space for the terrace, and then build steps up to the main lawn level,’ he explains. A projecting zinc canopy shades the dining room area from harsh direct sunlight. ‘It gives the slight feeling of a cloister, creating a covered walkway when the doors are open,’ he says.
The roofs on either side of the zinc, above the kitchen and sitting room, are both green roofs, with sedum providing a beautiful view out from the first floor bedrooms.
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The roofs on either side of the zinc, above the kitchen and sitting room, are both green roofs, with sedum providing a beautiful view out from the first floor bedrooms.
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