The Brief

To create a kitchen that sat well within the architectural heritage of the house whilst having a contemporary feel embracing the clients’ eclectic taste and love of colour. With four young children, a busy lifestyle and active social life they wanted a space that would work for them now and as the family grows.

The Design

THE DESIGNS TOOK INSPIRATION FROM PERIOD FEATURES IN THE HOUSE. THE HERITAGE KITCHEN FROM OUR CRAFTSMAN COLLECTION WAS THEREFORE THE PERFECT CHOICE.

The plan

The existing kitchen was at the back of the house in the original scullery. Although it contained original features it was old and badly designed.

As the house was listed, we worked with the Wiltshire Conservation Officer to move the kitchen into the dining room to give the clients the space they wanted.

THE CLIENTS DECIDED TO KEEP THE EXISTING DINING TABLE. A FRENCH DINING BENCH AND SCHOOL CHAIRS WERE INCORPORATED AND A VINTAGE TRESTLE TABLE CREATED A CENTREPIECE FOR THE ROOM

HERITAGE DETAILS

THE HAND MADE KITCHEN IS FINISHED WITH Reclamation Glass, traditional colours from farrow and ball, solid brass furniture and a carrara marble effect quartz worktop

Out of sight

Creating a walk-in pantry in a small side room maximised the storage space in the kitchen and created a feature of an otherwise awkward little space

“The window seat takes advantage of the afternoon sun and is a perfect social nook.”

The Details

Cabinetry

Hobsons Choice Craftsman Collection Heritage furniture

Farrow & Ball’s Studio Green & Wimborne White

Reclamation glass

Door furniture solid brass with an antique finish

Worktops

Carrara Marble effect quartz for durability with matching splash backs

Painted surface to dresser

‘Floating’ Carrara Marble effect quartz in the pantry

Dark Smoked oak surface to window seat

Furniture

Vintage French trestle dining table and bench seat

Reclaimed school chairs

Marrakech Design floor tiles in pantry

Ebb & Flow pendant lighting

Lacanche range cooker

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