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Contemporary handle-less white kitchen in matt finish with black granite worktop and mirrored splash-back
SieMatic S2 handleless high gloss kitchen, sterling grey & lotus white cabinets. Corian worktops, Bora hob & extractor, Gaggenau cooking appliances.
Photo, Skyhall Group
Like these glass doors into the kitchen - jeannelonergan
Working with interior designer Hilary Scott, Mowlem & Co has created a stylish and sympathetic bespoke kitchen for a fascinating renovation and extension project. The impressive Victorian detached house has ‘an interesting planning history’ according to Hilary. Previously it had been bedsit accommodation with 27 units but in recent years it had become derelict and neglected, until was bought by a premiere league footballer with a view to restoring it to its former glory as a family home. Situated near the Botanic Gardens in Kew and in a conservation area, there was a significant investment and considerable planning negotiation to get it returned to a single dwelling. Hilary had worked closely with the client on previous projects and had their couple’s full trust to come up with a scheme that matched their tastes and needs. Many original features were restored or replaced to remain in keeping with the architecture, for example marble and cast iron fireplaces, panelling, cornices and architraves which were considered a key fabric of the building. The most contemporary element of the renovation is the striking double height glass extension to the rear in which the kitchen and living area are positioned. The room has wonderful views out to the garden is ideal both for family life and entertaining. The extension design involved an architect for the original plans and another to project-manage the build. Then Mowlem & Co were brought in because Hilary has worked with them for many years and says they were the natural choice to achieve the high quality of finish and bespoke joinery that was required. “They have done an amazing job,” says Hilary, “the design has certain quirky touches and an individual feel that you can only get with bespoke. All the timber has traditionally made dovetail joints and other handcrafted details. This is typical of Mowlem & Co’s work …they have a fantastic team and Julia Brown, who managed this project, is a great kitchen designer.” The kitchen has been conceived to match the contemporary feel of the new extension while also having a classic feel in terms of the finishes, such as the stained oak and exposed brickwork. The furniture has been made to bespoke proportions to match the scale of the double height extension, so that it fits the architecture. The look is clean and linear in feel and the design features specially created elements such as extra wide drawers and customised storage, and a separate walk-in pantry (plus a separate utility room in the basement). The furniture has been made in flat veneered stained oak and the seamless worktops are in Corian. Cooking appliances are by Wolf and refrigeration is by Sub-Zero. The exposed brick wall of the kitchen matches the external finishes of the brickwork of the house which can be seen through the glass extension. To harmonise, a thick glass shelf has been added, masterminded by Gary Craig of Architectural Metalworkers. This is supported by a cantilevered steel frame, so while it may look deceptively light and subtle, “a serious amount of engineering has gone into it,” according to Hilary. Mowlem & Co also created further bespoke furnishings and installations, for a dressing room plus bathrooms and cloakrooms in other parts of the house. The complexity of the project to restore the entire house took over a year to finish. As the client was transferred to another team before the renovation was complete, the property is now on the market for £9 million.
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The Brief - To design a highly functional kitchen/dining space incorporating sleek hi-tech appliances combined with sophisticated, clean lines and attention to detail.
Style - Industrial Sleek
By day, natural light floods through the glass partition from the living room highlighting all the surface textures, ensuring the space is bright and airy despite the dark coloured work surfaces and flooring.
By night, the space is transformed into an elegant dining space with multi layered soft lighting, creating a sophisticated air.
Kitchen - dining table instead of island - pat_york6
I really love the colour scheme and the bi-folding french doors. The barstools are really nice and modern. I also love the range cooker and the pendant lights hanging above the island - mikeconnolly2006
The mix of texture and colour. - emer_barrett
maciek kolodziejski
2 horizontal presses over sink and oven - mairead1111
Contemporary kitchen design for international couple who loves to cook. Gaggenau 400 Series appliances take centre stage with leathered Cosmic Black granite worktops adding drama to the neutral cabinetry.
Lighting and double island. Unit colours. - mary_doyle31