Describe this room in 3 words:
Convivial, efficient, and soulful.
What was the inspiration behind this room design?
I wanted the kitchen to be a harmonious mix of classic English shaker style and vintage Italian 1960s forms in the styling and lighting. The intention wasn’t to create an overly decadent kitchen, but rather a kitchen that retained the soul of the original (even though it’s three times the size), with intricate detailing that allows you to discover new elements upon closer inspection or repeated visits.
Please share a fun anecdote about the design process?
We had two mishaps when installing; the first being the massive integrated Miele fridge door that opened too far into the island. We had to move it to the left by 30mm which at the time was dramatic in that it didn’t match up with the old fireplace behind it. I jumped on a plane that day from the city to workshop it with the installers. In hindsight, it’s hilarious thinking about how stressed we all were, as you can barely notice it!
The other was the Armac Martin brass handles I chose for the joinery that was slightly too big for the pocket doors to retract. As much as you plan and deliberate over these details for hours, sometimes during installation, things just don’t go to plan!
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