Food Tour: A quiet extension for a young family Busy - Previously tired, cramped and lack of light, south-east London kitchen was given a renovation of five months and restructure which included new skylights and opening on the rear wall of the garden with folding doors mounting. The young family went for a windy coastal feel, with a mixture of smoked oak and pale blue cabinets add warmth and avoid something too clinical research.
"the kitchen is the hub of the house of this family, and a place where they eat, play and relax," says Beth Dadswell of Imperfect Interiors which also put in a custom seating area with a hidden element children love.
"the kitchen is the hub of the house of this family, and a place where they eat, play and relax," says Beth Dadswell of Imperfect Interiors which also put in a custom seating area with a hidden element children love.
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Who lives here A young professional family with two small children
Location South East London
Size 5.4mx 4.4m at its widest point; part of Edwardian terrace house
Designer Beth Dadswell of Imperfect Interiors
Photographer Chris Snook
Beth Dadswell designer was asked to create a larger kitchen with dining area suitable for a young family to enjoy together. They wanted the space to be more effective and to have a better view of the garden.
"Part of making it work better kitchen cabinets were using the island for storage," says Dadswell. "We also added a cooler wine, built in additional storage under the seating area and next to him, and designed a large bank of cabinets that carefully hide the refrigerator, ovens and mops. "
a company construction was used to expand the space in the back side, it caused some initial problems on the border, but they were finally ironed out the result was worth it, giving more space Dadswell and. more light to work with.
Who lives here A young professional family with two small children
Location South East London
Size 5.4mx 4.4m at its widest point; part of Edwardian terrace house
Designer Beth Dadswell of Imperfect Interiors
Photographer Chris Snook
Beth Dadswell designer was asked to create a larger kitchen with dining area suitable for a young family to enjoy together. They wanted the space to be more effective and to have a better view of the garden.
"Part of making it work better kitchen cabinets were using the island for storage," says Dadswell. "We also added a cooler wine, built in additional storage under the seating area and next to him, and designed a large bank of cabinets that carefully hide the refrigerator, ovens and mops. "
a company construction was used to expand the space in the back side, it caused some initial problems on the border, but they were finally ironed out the result was worth it, giving more space Dadswell and. more light to work with.
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"the owners had already chosen a local food supplier and a firm of builders who specialize in hand-back extensions," says Dadswell. "So my job was to link these disparate elements and do the work space for them.
" We carefully selected colors to the units and walls, and materials for the work plans and credenza, then designed a bespoke seating area that would become the focal point of the room. "
polished worktops Bianco Arabescato, Jetstone.
" We carefully selected colors to the units and walls, and materials for the work plans and credenza, then designed a bespoke seating area that would become the focal point of the room. "
polished worktops Bianco Arabescato, Jetstone.
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The design main principle was to keep the room feeling as light and quiet as possible because the owners lead busy lives. They wanted to be able to enjoy every minute of their free time with the children, to get the layout and design of the space law was paramount.
"The owners do not want anything too bright or white, which I was thrilled," says Dadswell. "They wanted to incorporate some wood, so we chose a smoked oak, and they were both very keen on the blue. "
Aware that could dominate the blue room and the risk of things look dated within a few years Dadswell asked the kitchen company to spray several different shades on a carpentry sample to find exactly the right color. "He needed to have just the right amount of subtlety and gray," says Dadswell. "The room still feels very light, as we went with a very light gray on the walls, but it does not feel cold or bland. "
Bespoke units without handle, Bells. units spray-painted in the Borrowed Light Farrow & Ball. Matt Vanilla porcelain tile Regal, Topps tiles.
"The owners do not want anything too bright or white, which I was thrilled," says Dadswell. "They wanted to incorporate some wood, so we chose a smoked oak, and they were both very keen on the blue. "
Aware that could dominate the blue room and the risk of things look dated within a few years Dadswell asked the kitchen company to spray several different shades on a carpentry sample to find exactly the right color. "He needed to have just the right amount of subtlety and gray," says Dadswell. "The room still feels very light, as we went with a very light gray on the walls, but it does not feel cold or bland. "
Bespoke units without handle, Bells. units spray-painted in the Borrowed Light Farrow & Ball. Matt Vanilla porcelain tile Regal, Topps tiles.
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Dadswell designed custom seating and storage in the new dining room so the space was used effectively, making entertaining a cozy place. it has also added a feature that children love. "I included a chat entry hidden in the corner seat, so that the family pet can enter and leave the garden through the cat flap and also have a comfortable place where he can repeat" Dadswell said.
It is comfortable for humans, too, the owners installed underfloor heating. The panels also adds visual warmth to the project. "I always try to add character," says Dadswell. "Because the house is Edwardian, I wanted to keep that feeling in the kitchen. Modern kitchens can feel very hard and cold, so I often use paneling to soften the edges and break up stretches of wall. It makes the dining room feel cozy, acts as a folder for the cushions, and is also a way to avoid sticky fingerprints on a freshly painted wall! "
Lighting, Fritz Fryer.
It is comfortable for humans, too, the owners installed underfloor heating. The panels also adds visual warmth to the project. "I always try to add character," says Dadswell. "Because the house is Edwardian, I wanted to keep that feeling in the kitchen. Modern kitchens can feel very hard and cold, so I often use paneling to soften the edges and break up stretches of wall. It makes the dining room feel cozy, acts as a folder for the cushions, and is also a way to avoid sticky fingerprints on a freshly painted wall! "
Lighting, Fritz Fryer.
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"I suggested building a closet on the end of the show," says Dadswell. "From experience, I know it is useful to have somewhere the kids crayons, coloring books and games can be stored when the cleared table for dinner. It is also a place to display personal items and a place to put a lamp. "
Walls painted Lead 1, P aint & Paper Library.
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Walls painted Lead 1, P aint & Paper Library.
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Dadswell specializes in midcentury mixture and modern pieces for an eclectic look it designs and interiors, with a background in fashion and style, it is well placed to supply special items that work together seamlessly, making it a more finished piece.
Two framed prints Barbara Hepworth add color and personality to the dining room, as the mixture of the cushions on the bench. "I use a washable fabric for the seat cushion that looks and feels like a nubuck leather, but comes in a beautiful range of colors," says Dadswell.
Furniture, Neptune Harrogate. Extending table and chairs Ercol believed eBay. chairs spray-painted in Mist, Neptune. Seats and cushions, Angel Tapestry.
Two framed prints Barbara Hepworth add color and personality to the dining room, as the mixture of the cushions on the bench. "I use a washable fabric for the seat cushion that looks and feels like a nubuck leather, but comes in a beautiful range of colors," says Dadswell.
Furniture, Neptune Harrogate. Extending table and chairs Ercol believed eBay. chairs spray-painted in Mist, Neptune. Seats and cushions, Angel Tapestry.
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"I also sourced several beautiful pieces of midcentury pottery, some art and some styling cues from an antiques fair, which add color and individuality to the space, "says Dadswell.
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Dadswell and customers thought long and hard about the style and design of backsplash tiles, as they wanted them to add a softness to the room rather than a clinical edge .
"We chose these tiles because they have imperfect surface reflecting light," says the designer. "We had placed them in a midcentury graphic style. We also used a very light gray grout, non-yellowing, and used it on the floor tiles, too.
Carnival Ramon tiles, Fired Earth.
"We chose these tiles because they have imperfect surface reflecting light," says the designer. "We had placed them in a midcentury graphic style. We also used a very light gray grout, non-yellowing, and used it on the floor tiles, too.
Carnival Ramon tiles, Fired Earth.
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"This project has exceeded my expectations," says Dadswell. "He has a beautiful light and airy in the day, and the three different lighting circuits means that it feels very comfortable evening too."
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