Stunning minimalist designs with high gloss finishes or smooth matt surfaces
give a chic look to the most contemporary of kitchens. Below we provide
a small selection of contemporary case studies that we hope will inspire
you to pop in and visit our designers and see how we can realise your vision.
Case Study 2 – Funky and friendly
Brief
Our client operated as a nanny from home so child safety was a key part
of the brief. She was also a real fan of vibrant colour and wanted to create
a kitchen that would have a really funky feel. The existing kitchen was
a narrow galley in an extension at the back of a Victorian house. There
was no worktop space; none of the appliances matched and the boiler was
on display for all to see. Our brief was to create a fun kitchen
that would work as part of a functioning nursery and relaxing space for
her and her partner at the end of the day.
Design Solution
Our designers felt that the best use of the space would be to open up the
wall between the kitchen and the dining room. This would provide masses
of space, let more light into the kitchen, enable a more functional design
and ensure that our client was in contact with the children in her care
at all times. A combination of white gloss cabinets with a granite ‘milky
way’ work surface and splashback were used to create contrast. Red was
applied as an accent colour on the walls and accessories to meet with the
clients brief for vibrant colour whilst creating a kitchen that would appeal
to potential buyers in the future. A circular peninsular was designed with
an elm worksurface to provide a seating area. Its rounded edges made it
a safe and functional space for children to sit and play in the day. Draw
locks and a bleach cage were also included and the use of engineered wood
in the dining area and porcelain flooring in the kitchen created a dividing
line which enabled the client to control child access to the kitchen space.
Underfloor heating and wall mounted vertical radiators were a space saving
and child friendly addition to the room. The new patio doors opening onto
the sun deck provided a place to relax after a hard days work.