This kitchen was part of an extension of the dining and living area, so it was important that the space flowed and had good circulation. The original layout of the space meant that the kitchen was separate and closed off from the living area. This meant that the family felt secluded from each other, especially when they had guests over. Opening the space up would allow more social interaction and provide an entertainment space for the family.

The family wanted to use their existing table which was extendable and can seat up to 10 guests. This had to be taken into account whilst designing the kitchen layout, to ensure there was enough circulation space around these areas. Since the space was open plan, the client was worried about smells lingering from cooking and also having enough worktop space to be able to prep foods. Where the kitchen was separate before, the door could be shut to the kitchen to avoid this. This is when we suggested the Bora downdraft hob system, as it eliminates any lingering smells and also means the hob could be placed on the island, making it a more social affair. This also meant there was plenty of space either side of the hob to prep and also the sink and bin unit were directly behind and easy to access.

We wanted the style to complement the existing features of the house so went for a subtle shaker style lacquered door with two tones and a beautiful quartz worktop. We chose light grey doors on the back run to lift the space, compliment the natural light coming in and draw your eye to the high ceilings and pitched roof and green for the island to bring in the earthier tones, matching the flooring. These were then paired with beautiful burnished brass handles to add texture and depth to the kitchen as a whole.