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Kitchen Tour: Fresh White and Wow Details in a Northern Irish Kitchen

Kitchen Tour: Fresh White and Wow Details in a Northern Irish Kitchen- Although relatively new, the kitchen in this detached home in Northern Ireland wasn’t ticking many design boxes. The units were dark and their tops were clearly visible from the mezzanine level above, the finish was poor and some details had been badly thought through. “The owners just wanted to put their stamp on this place and make it their home,” says Darren Morgan, who redesigned the space.

His brief was to create a light, fresh, contemporary kitchen, with a few fabulous details bringing some ‘wow factor’, too. “In a nutshell, the idea was to make a kitchen that’s like a swan gliding across water,” he says. “It looks simple, but there’s a lot more going on beneath in terms of detail.”

Designer Kitchen by Morgan

Kitchen at a Glance
Who lives here A family of four
Location Armagh, Northern Ireland
Kitchen size Approx 8m x 5m; part of a detached home built around five years ago
Kitchen designer Darren Morgan of Designer Kitchen by Morgan

“I’ve worked with the owner before and know she likes contemporary design,” says Darren Morgan. “She wanted something simple, light, airy and fresh. She also wanted as big an island as possible, because sociability was key, and then I simply had to remedy the design problems of the original kitchen.”

To accommodate the new design, the entire space was overhauled. The fireplace was ripped out, the flooring replaced with oak boards and the existing spiral staircase up to the mezzanine was refurbed. Morgan also installed a library area up there.

Designer Kitchen by Morgan

One of the key bugbears with the original kitchen was that the top of the units were visible from the mezzanine. “The solution was to build a bulkhead off the mezzanine that closes off the units and allows the architecture to hug the kitchen,” says Morgan.

He also fitted lighting in here, including functional lighting for working in the kitchen and ambient uplighters that wash up the walls for when the space isn’t in use, but still visible.

Designer Kitchen by Morgan

The junction between the new bulkhead and the mezzanine creates a natural break between the entrance door and the kitchen.

The owner wanted to keep the Neff ovens that were already here, as they’d hardly been used. To house them, Morgan created a run of tall units, which also includes a larder.

Designer Kitchen by Morgan

Another element of the brief was to transform the main door into the kitchen, which looked bland and unimpressive. “We suggested a pivot door,” says Morgan, but the owner initially discounted the idea, as it would prove too hard to install. Typically, much of the mechanism of a pivot door is built into the floor, often to a depth of 15cm, but with the underfloor heating already installed, this was not possible. However, Morgan was undeterred.

“I said, I’m going to build that, and just design it as an entire unit, like a kitchen unit or standalone piece of furniture,” he says. He created a framework for the door, which helped to dissolve some of the awkward wall angles. “I then sourced a pivot mechanism from the Netherlands that is concealed in the door, so you only need an 8mm protrusion into the floor.”

System4 pivot door mechanism, FritsJurgens.

Designer Kitchen by Morgan

The pivot door is made from solid ash, with a solid ash frame around it, which was designed to absorb the angular nature of the surrounding architecture. “It all has a tongue-and-groove finish that runs from the door to the frame and is all in line,” says Morgan. “It all had to be millimetre perfect.”

Designer Kitchen by Morgan

The pivot door is balanced by a matching solid ash barn door on the opposite side of the room. The fridge-freezer is fitted neatly into the wall here. “Behind that was an angled cubbyhole, so it was tricky to fit in,” says Morgan. “The space was dead tight and we had to fit it all perfectly to within a couple of millimetres.”

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Designer Kitchen by Morgan

To the left of the barn door, more pale ash features on the roller shutter door of the appliance garage, further helping the space to feel beautifully balanced.

Designer Kitchen by Morgan

The owner wanted the island to be as big as possible. It’s 3200mm x 1200mm, designed around a jumbo slab of Silestone. The kitchen side of the island contains a great deal of storage and supports the light design of the front.

“We chamfered the front of the Silestone so it looks paper-thin,” says Morgan. “It seems as if it’s floating; like it doesn’t actually touch the island. The functional side does a lot of the support work.” LED lighting concealed inside gives the front a glowing, ethereal feel at night.

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Designer Kitchen by Morgan

Creating an open, uncluttered look was a key element of the brief. “In an open-plan space, the kitchen can be on standby or in use,” says Morgan. “When not in use, its functionality should be subdued, so the island, for example, becomes a piece of furniture you can hover around.”

Form bar stools, Normann Copenhagen.

Designer Kitchen by Morgan

Although at first glance this is simply a contemporary white kitchen, Morgan’s design is rammed with brilliant details. It took around three weeks to install. “You measure so many times and do all the CAD drawings, but until that point when it arrives, you don’t know how it will fit for certain,” he says.

There was just 6mm of space for fitting the pivot door. “It was a nail-biting moment putting that in,” he laughs. “All the shadowlines had to be perfect, too. These details matter. You may not notice them when they’re right, but you do if they’re wrong!”

Adaptable table, Muuto. Drop chairs by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen.

Designer Kitchen by Morgan

Morgan designed recessed grip handles in ash for the cabinets and drawers. “I wanted to create some quirkiness and a wee bit of finesse in here,” he says. “Some handles stop short, some drop, some turn up. I love this kind of detailing.” The doors are painted in a satin lacquer finish.

Doors painted in Loft White, Little Greene.

Designer Kitchen by Morgan

Morgan suggested an innovative extractor system for the island, which sits between the hobs and draws fumes down into a trough. “We were the first people in Ireland to install one of these, so fitting it was a baptism of fire!” he says. “It’s great and is not in your face, helping the space to feel less functional and the island to look more like a piece of furniture.”

Abajo extractor and hobs, Gutmann.

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Designer Kitchen by Morgan

The fireplace was originally centred, and had lots of railing and guards around it. “It was quite fussy,” says Morgan. The owner installed a new design, with the fire visible from both sides, and positioned it to one side.

“The whole space is quite clean and airy, but there’s actually quite an eclectic mix of elements in it,” adds Morgan. “You have the fire, then there’s walnut flooring in the living space, and a bit of exposed brickwork, so there’s a loft vibe going on, too.”

Designer Kitchen by Morgan

“There are lots of different components to this kitchen,” says Morgan. “The recessed grip handles, the doors, which were all individually designed, the front of the island, which seems to defy gravity, and its worktop, which looks like a piece of paper. All those wee things come together, all millimetre perfect. I got a few grey hairs working them all in, but you can’t beat the feeling of satisfaction at the end!”

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10 Small But Perfectly Formed Kitchens

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10 Small But Perfectly Formed Kitchens- A spacious kitchen is something most homeowners dream of, but the reality is that a typical cookspace is more compact than cavernous. A small room needs to work as hard as a generous kitchen within a fraction of the square footage, but it can be done. Clever planning, creative colour schemes and sleek materials all play their part in making tiny kitchens hugely successful, as these inspiring spaces illustrate.

Alvhem Mäkleri & Interiör

Simplify with monochrome
In a small room, a restricted palette will prevent a limited space from feeling busy, and a simple monochrome scheme is pretty much fail-safe.

White is a great space-enhancer, helping even dark, cramped areas to feel larger. A splash of black in the mix creates focal points and adds style without making the scheme seem crowded or visually messy.

ÁBATON arquitectura & promoción

Open up
A small kitchen tucked into a larger open-plan space borrows a sense of size from its surroundings, but this kitchen is actually tiny. It comprises nothing but a single run of cabinets with a limited worktop area and hob, plus a lone wall unit and extractor fan. That said, its position as part of a bigger room that’s minimally furnished helps it feel spacious.

Crucially, it avoids the cramped galley layout of many small kitchens, helping it function well with only scant fittings. A combination microwave oven could be tucked inside one of the cupboards.

Black and Milk | Interior Design | London

Mix materials
While using a white or monochrome scheme is tried and trusted in a small kitchen, mixing up the materials and finishes to create some texture and depth can also work beautifully. Be sure to stick to one palette or tone of colour, though, and remember that paler shades will help a space feel bigger.

Here, cabinets in two finishes are teamed with a white worktop and marble-look porcelain tiles for the splashback.

houseology

Screen it
Some of this L-shaped kitchen is screened from the dining and living areas by full-height, white MDF shelves.

Within the kitchen itself, clever space-saving ideas have been used, including bins that fit under the sink and a chrome rail above the worktop, which provides hanging space for utensils.

The wall units extend up to the ceiling to provide maximum storage and prevent dust collecting on the top. The units contain adjustable shelves that can be moved to meet different storage needs.

Redaktionen Houzz Norden

Lean towards what’s livable
The owners of this kitchen have taken an original approach to its lack of space. Rather than trying to cram storage into every square centimetre, they’ve furnished it as a room with many features and functions.

Open shelves, plants, a rough-textured wall and a place to sit all give this small, angled kitchen huge appeal and interest. It feels open and light, with a long console table taking the place of a bank of units on one wall. What’s lost in terms of storage is gained in atmosphere and a warm, livable feel.

Flik Design Ltd

Make it minimal
The small kitchen in this London home rocks a simple, minimal look. Rather than all white, this room has units in two different finishes to add a little pace. The units themselves were inexpensive, but the owner then added quality worktops, including a stainless steel surface on the hob side of the kitchen and a white Hi-Macs one on the peninsula.

A tiny seating area has also been created on the peninsula to squeeze more functionality from this small space.

Valerie Wilcox: Photographer

Utilise every angle
A sloping ceiling in a small kitchen can make it impossible to install a full-size wall cabinet. Instead, try more flexible, compact storage, including hooks, shelves and rails, so the upper portion of the room is still adequately used.

Stylingbolaget

Tuck it in…
A tiny kitchen is tucked into a small room off a larger, open-plan living space in this home. The actual cooking area is tight, but this arrangement helps to contain the kitchen and prevent it from spilling into the living space. See the next image for a close-up…

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Inside this tiny kitchen, slim units and a simple recipe of white and stainless steel keep the space looking clean. Shelves offer less storage than a cabinet, but help this room feel more open and less claustrophobic. In addition, when glimpsed from the living space, it reads as a small but attractive room rather than a glorified store cupboard.

Batiik Studio

Raise it up
Zone a tiny kitchen in an open-plan configuration by raising it up. This little cookspace sits on a platform that cleverly contains a sofa-bed underneath it. A section of the worktop folds out to create a table at which to perch.

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Chris Snook

Add luxe touches
Small kitchens have small surface areas, which means it’s often possible to splash out on luxury materials. This tiny kitchen on a barge is fitted with a marble worktop and upstand, and finished with decorative plates and quality wall lights. There’s even a pop-up plug socket in the worktop.

Do you have any tips for creating the perfect kitchen in a small space? Share them in the Comments below.

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Kitchen Tour: A Classic Island Takes Centre Stage in an Old Schoolhouse

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Kitchen Tour: A Classic Island Takes Centre Stage in an Old Schoolhouse- It’s so important to get the location of the kitchen spot on, especially when it’s a room that’s going to serve as the main family gathering point in the home.

“The kitchen was originally downstairs in a basement,” explains Peter Humphrey, design director and founder of Humphrey Munson, the handmade kitchen company that created the new design. “The owners moved it upstairs to make the kitchen feel part of the entire living space for the whole family to enjoy, and downstairs became a cinema room.”

Humphrey Munson

Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here A professional couple with three children
Location Hackney, east London
Dimensions 6m x 6.7m. Part of a converted old schoolhouse with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms
Designer Peter Humphrey of Humphrey Munson

Photos by Greg Bartley

When the owners of this converted schoolhouse needed a new kitchen, they turned to Peter Humphrey, who had just completed a friend’s renovation. “They wanted a relaxed family feel for the space, with room for the children to enjoy it, too,” says Humphrey. “The original kitchen was a modern design with gloss cabinetry, which didn’t suit the space very well.”

The new kitchen was relocated from the basement into a more family-friendly central space at the front of the house, which used to be a sitting room. It was designed using simple, Shaker-style Maldon doors in painted tulipwood for classic appeal.

Humphrey Munson

A large island unit incorporating an expanse of storage underneath was a special request by the owners. “This prep table/island unit is the workhorse of the kitchen and life tends to revolve around it,” says Humphrey. “The bold colour anchors the whole design and grounds the space.”

With a natural oak worktop, the island is painted in a dark greeny-grey tone to contrast with the pale wall units.

There are three large drawers either side for storage and a huge open slatted area below for stacking kitchen equipment as needed. “The owners love to have open shelving, so it was the perfect choice for them.”

Island painted in Black Thorn; units painted in Half Windsor, both Humphrey Munson.

Humphrey Munson

The natural oak worktop is sealed with a protective lacquer for extra durability. “The island is a bespoke piece and designed for the space, so it’s perfectly in proportion,” says the designer. “It’s the heart of the kitchen.”

Travertine flooring, with its mix of earthy tones, enhances the relaxed atmosphere of the kitchen. “It works perfectly with the Maldon design,” Humphrey adds.

The kitchen leads out to a walled garden.

Attica tumbled travertine flooring, Humphrey Munson.

Humphrey Munson

Exposed original brickwork and a stainless-steel range cooker, splashback and extractor give this kitchen a cool and contemporary industrial feel.

“We installed simple ceiling spotlights on dimmers, which are so important for creating different moods, especially as the owners love to have dinner with friends after the kids are in bed,” Humphrey says. “Task lighting is inset into shelving and in the cooker hood.”

Humphrey Munson

The kitchen has a relaxed, homely ambience that suits all the family. “Soft painted cabinetry and knobs, along with the natural stone floor, help to balance the industrial feeling,” Humphrey says.

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Humphrey Munson

Simple artisan shelves are used in place of wall cupboards, and are painted in the same colour as the island for a strong yet harmonious accent.

The plastered walls offer a crisp contrast to the rustic bare brick.

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Humphrey Munson

The white Anticato quartz worktops ensure this classic kitchen retains its clean lines.

Worktops, Diresco. Sink, Villeroy & Boch. Tap, Perrin & Rowe.

Humphrey Munson

One of the biggest challenges was ducting out the extraction.

“The fabric of the building caused lots of problems, because it’s an old schoolhouse,” Humphrey says. “In the end, we had to build the wall out and put the ducting behind.”

What do you think of this classic, Shaker-style family kitchen? Share your thoughts in the Comments below.

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Stylish Kitchen Pantries For the 21st Century

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Stylish Kitchen Pantries For the 21st Century- If you think the pantry is a fixture best left in the Victorian era, it’s definitely time to reboot your design radar, as this practical and highly desirable storage solution is a great asset for every modern home. Building on the past, today’s kitchen masterminds have developed a whole host of different ideas for the humble pantry, ranging from full-scale, dedicated cool rooms to the most efficiently organised cupboards you’ll ever see. Just make sure you keep it well stocked…

Brayer Design

Slot in a big, beautiful cupboard
A Shaker-style kitchen is perfect for seamlessly building in a large larder unit. The contrasting oak interior and door unit add a subtle touch of luxury against the pale painted finish.

Brayer Design

Don’t dismiss modern
Lovers of modern design take note: you, too, can have a larder. These contemporary flat-fronted, bi-fold doors cleverly concertina back to reveal masses of handy extra storage space – great for breakfast kit – and look really at home in this slick kitchen.

Charmean Neithart Interiors

Take a simple approach
Creating a practical larder doesn’t have to be an all-singing, all-dancing affair. I love the simplicity of this design, which fits out a cupboard with pretty, retro wallpaper and a few rows of white wooden shelving, stacked with dried goods and baskets of fruit.

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Venegas and Company

Create a place for everything
A full-height, double-door cupboard can work just as well as a walk-in pantry. This well-equipped number is a boon for stashing jars, bottles and condiments of every shape and size, and movable shelves mean it can be tailored to your every storage need.

Marie Newton, Closets Redefined

Utilise an alcove
With a fresh eye on things, even the most uninspiring of spaces can be transformed into a really functional storage hub. This unused alcove has been kitted out with shelves and drawers, as well as space for small appliances and bulky cooking pots. Best of all, the sliding doors hide it all away in seconds…

RemodelWest

Think inside the box
This walk-in pantry makes the most of a redundant understairs space by housing a series of shelves and drawers of different depths and lengths. By adding cabinet doors that match the rest of the kitchen, the whole thing can be shut neatly away.

Higham Furniture

Squeeze it in
These days, even the slimmest space can be transformed into useful kitchen storage. This neat and nifty larder is brilliant for storing everday items (tea, coffee and jam, for instance) on petite shelves, skinny door racking and mini, pull-out drawers.

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Increation

Make use of a corner
This clever design makes maximum use of a kitchen corner with a custom-made pantry. Lighting is crucial in a space with so many small items, and built-in spotlights ensure you can find every last spice and seasoning.

Edmondson Interiors

Use traditions wisely
Traditionally, a pantry would have been a walk-in room on the cool, north side of the house so perishables could be kept cold. Harness some of this time-honoured concept by housing a hi-tech fridge-freezer next to shelves for tins and dried goods, so all your food can still be in one area.

thea home inc

Choose hard-wearing materials
Pantries are hard-working spaces that need to be able to stand the test of time. Here, a mix of sturdy shelves, wooden floorboards and wicker baskets tick all the right boxes, while the ladder on rails means all your food is instantly and easily accessible.

Which pantry style is your favourite? Let us know in the comments.

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Entertaining: Create the Perfect Space for an Informal Kitchen Supper

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Entertaining: Create the Perfect Space for an Informal Kitchen Supper- You may not want to set the dining room table for a formal meal, but that doesn’t mean you have to slum it with a plate on your knee in front of the TV. The perfect midpoint is a well thought out dining space in your kitchen; a place where informality and practicality meet. Close friends and family can chat and enjoy a drink while you cook, for a relaxed, sociable feel. In addition, china, utensils and glasses are all conveniently to hand. Today, for many of us, this is the only way to dine, but these inspiring spaces show just how stylish kitchen mealtimes can be.

Design Platform

Create a window seat
The window area in this colourful kitchen has been transformed into a cosy little eating nook. Banquettes provide informal seating while the round table is a practical touch and slots in neatly, making the most of this tricky space.

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Contemporary Dining Room Putney, Loft Conversion

Exploit every inch of space
Carving a dining space out of a kitchen often involves making the most of what you have.The owners of this kitchen have freed up some space by cleverly installing banquettes around the wall and sink area so the table can be pushed up against them when it’s not in use.

Ebstone

Choose statement chairs
Kitchen suppers take on super stylish status with a few key purchases. These space-age chairs really lift the minimal feel of this sharp, modern kitchen and make it clear that the island is as much for eating at and gathering around, as it is for food preparation.

The Cross Interior Design

Inject some glamour
Just because the kitchen is an informal setting, it doesn’t mean it has to lack glamour. Replace regular bar stools with something wider and more luxurious. Here, bench-style stools that can seat two are upholstered in smokey-coloured velvet for a chic look.

Maurizio Pellizzoni Ltd

Invest in some stools
Simple stools are incredibly versatile, creating seating in even the smallest space, and some designs can even be stacked and stored away when not in use. This spacious kitchen has a relatively small eating area (a formal dining area flows off it), but more stools could be added around the island for a larger gathering.

David Churchill - Architectural Photographer

Create a chef’s table
If you are a theatrical chef, or just like to talk to your guests while you are cooking, why not bring the dining table into the kitchen? It’s much more sociable than spending half the night ferrying dishes to and from another room, but you can still enjoy the space and elegance of a large table and ample seating.

Turner Pocock

Go for a farmhouse feel
There is something very inclusive about a farmhouse style table. This one can be used for a kitchen supper, more formal gatherings and family time, too. It is the perfect spot for children to do homework at while you prepare a meal and remain on hand to help with any tricky questions.

Vuong Interior Design

Maximise a small space
You don’t need a large kitchen or an island to have an eating area. This bar-style dining space is a continuation of the wooden worktop, but extends just a little way into the room, creating somewhere to enjoy a meal without cluttering up the kitchen. Stools or chairs that can tuck underneath the bench are a good idea, helping to keep the design streamlined.

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Imagine Living

Integrate your table
Breakfast bars can sometimes look like a bit of an add on, projecting out from the kitchen units, but this elegant space shows how beautifully one can be included in your kitchen. Here, a chunky dining area in the same wood as the kitchen base units seems to grow out of the island, providing comfortable space to eat at. Smart dining chairs give an air of formality, too, turning this design into an integrated dining table, rather than a humble breakfast bar.

Ogawa Fisher Architects

Build a bar with a view
Depending on the shape and size of your kitchen, you could add a breakfast bar in front of the window. It’s a good use of what is typically dead space and provides the diner with a wonderful view over the garden to gaze at between mouthfuls.

How do you organise more informal dinners? Let us know in the comments.

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Kitchen of the Week: A Design-led Space Fit for Family Life

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Kitchen of the Week: A Design-led Space Fit for Family Life- When Jane Powell, kitchen designer at Roundhouse, set about creating this kitchen for Phoebe and Nick Bryans and their family, the brief was well thought through. ‘Phoebe had a clear vision of what she wanted, which was design-led with a slightly industrial feel, using stainless steel and brick,’ says Jane. But in addition to thinking about the aesthetics, the functionality and atmosphere of the space were crucial, too. ‘It had to be a relaxed family area,’ says Jane. ‘Friendly and warm, not at all clinical, and somewhere that reflected the family’s personalities.’

Phoebe came armed with a mood board of images, and she and Jane worked closely together to devise the whole scheme. ‘Her ideas were very much on the pulse of current trends,’ says Jane. ‘One tear sheet she had featured an open shelf on an island, so we incorporated that here.’

The finished room is a gorgeous lesson in contemporary design, but it has a wonderfully relaxed, sociable feel. It forms a beautiful and highly functional link between the other rooms in this space and can be admired from all sides. ‘We used a combination of open and closed storage,’ adds Jane, ‘and a mix of textures, from wood to stainless steel, to get that industrial vibe.’

Kitchen at a Glance
Who lives here Phoebe and Nick Bryans and their three children
Location London
Designer Roundhouse
Size The kitchen area is approximately 4.6m wide and 4.25m long

Roundhouse

‘The cabinetry is in matt lacquer, and the warm grey colour scheme is integral to the whole space,’ says Jane. ‘If we’d gone for a safe choice – all white for instance – it might have looked clinical and cold.’ The kitchen is the Urbo handleless bespoke matt lacquer kitchen from Roundhouse, in Downpipe by Farrow & Ball.

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Roundhouse

‘The central island is a key piece for the whole family,’ says Jane. ‘The children can be at one end doing their homework while Phoebe or Nick are cooking at the other. Everyone can be seated without feeling tight for space.’ The shelf in the island was Phoebe’s idea, and is home to small stacks of white china and a row of cookbooks. ‘It contributes to the relaxed feel,’ says Jane.

Roundhouse

‘This kitchen works beautifully for everyone,’ says Jane. ‘It’s a huge, open-plan room with the island at its centre, a relaxed living space at one end and a dining area in the glass extension at the other. The kitchen links the two spaces beautifully.’ Ample storage keeps the space functioning and looking ordered. A pantry beside the ovens, for example, holds all the food items, including dry goods, bottles and spices.

Roundhouse

The stainless steel worktop on the island extends out to create a place to sit within the kitchen space. In addition to the kitchen’s steel, Corian and matt lacquer, the island and units also feature thin strips of oak. ‘We designed the solid oak handrail on all the cabinetry to bring warmth to the dark grey and steel scheme,’ says Jane.

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Roundhouse

‘We chose robust stainless steel for the island worktop, which brings with it a utilitarian feel,’ says Jane. ‘It had to be tough enough to stand up to family life, but also foolproof in terms of heat resistance and day-to-day wear and tear. Phoebe also likes the patina that develops with continual use.’

Roundhouse

‘We included lots of storage in the kitchen,’ says Jane, ‘to cater for food, equipment and everything else!’ There are two sets of drawers alongside the hob for pots, utensils and cutlery, a pantry beside the ovens for food, and open shelves above the sink that house china, small appliances and books.

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Roundhouse

‘On the sink run we used Corian in Glacier White for the worktop, to differentiate the area from the island while keeping it neutral and easy to clean,’ explains Jane. The Fuji tap in stainless steel with a pull-out nozzle is by Franke. The boiling water tap alongside is by Quooker. The gas hob that sits flush to the work surface is by Barazza.

Roundhouse

Masses of natural light floods in via the glass roof and doors on the dining area, so that the kitchen, positioned right in the centre of the house, still feels bright and can carry off a grey scheme beautifully.

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