Kitchen of the week: Classic but contemporary style in a Victorian house - When asked Andrew Hall Woodstock Furniture design the kitchen of this renovated London, its owners were already overflowing ideas. "They're a very stylish couple who wanted to feel contemporary space, said Hall. "They did not want a modern kitchen with high gloss; they took a more traditional approach that always feels to day. "
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Who lives here a young French couple and their baby
Location North London
property a Victorian house with five bedrooms
the size of the rooms 6m x 5.2m
designer Andrew hall Woodstock Furniture
the kitchen, completed in late 2014, is in space open which also contains a large dining table. A glass wall behind and large skylights flooded with light.
Who lives here a young French couple and their baby
Location North London
property a Victorian house with five bedrooms
the size of the rooms 6m x 5.2m
designer Andrew hall Woodstock Furniture
the kitchen, completed in late 2014, is in space open which also contains a large dining table. A glass wall behind and large skylights flooded with light.
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One of the pieces the most distinctive in the kitchen is the large refrigerator-freezer, which is mounted in a wall separating the kitchen from a living space behind. "We added a niche above for storage of bottles, said Hall.
The wall is not full height, but it creates a visual barrier between the living and kitchen space. "The architect wanted the cabinets to climb up to the wall, but I wanted the kitchen to be as grand and elegant as possible, so I took over," says Hall.
Refrigerator -freezer; wine refrigerator; extractor hood, all Gaggenau.
The wall is not full height, but it creates a visual barrier between the living and kitchen space. "The architect wanted the cabinets to climb up to the wall, but I wanted the kitchen to be as grand and elegant as possible, so I took over," says Hall.
Refrigerator -freezer; wine refrigerator; extractor hood, all Gaggenau.
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the kitchen is integrated in a space that has been hit in large part by the owners as part of a high-footed renovation of the existing house. They also obtained planning permission to update the rear elevation with Crittall windows, and they installed skylight to boost light levels. "The back of the house was dark before," says Hall. "He had good ceiling heights, but not much light.
The floor is laid with raised porcelain tile with a subtle pattern. "It is so light and unobtrusive that you do not read the minute you see the ground, says Hall," but it is a nice detail.
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The floor is laid with raised porcelain tile with a subtle pattern. "It is so light and unobtrusive that you do not read the minute you see the ground, says Hall," but it is a nice detail.
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'the larder was absolutely central to the whole room and it helps the kitchen to be uncluttered, said hall. He equipped with a folding door, which can remain open without getting in the way so that the larder easy to use. "It folds against the freezer, but it is not used much, so it's not a problem, he said.
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There is space to eat through the breakfast bar raised, while a large dining table hosts for a crowd.
Lem bar stools by Shin and Tomoko Azumi, John Lewis.
Lem bar stools by Shin and Tomoko Azumi, John Lewis.
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the dark finish on the cabinets creates a cozy atmosphere in this very small space. "It brings the garden and its colors," says Hall. "It pulls the grass green in the room." He also installed two glass cabinets. "They reflect light and break the dark green," he adds.
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the dark green custom sprayed on kitchen cabinets has a classic feel, while simple bar handles are more contemporary. "The cabinets and drawers have solid oak interiors, Hall said, 'while the glazed cupboards are painted inside."
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"The owners were very special to have an island with a sink in it," says hall . 'Sinks are things messy, so we created a breakfast area higher so you can sit at the island, but the mess in the sink is hidden. "
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The Plan bright white work is a quartz composite. 'the sink and drainer are immersed in about 5 mm, with a racing rim around the edge of the work surface to help prevent water overflows' said Hall. The owners were also very keen on incorporating a steam oven in the island worktop.
Pro3 Design boiling-water tap, Quooker. steam oven, Gaggenau . quartz worktop 30mm in the snow, Compac, available MKW Surfaces. Pic stainless steel sink, Franke. Oberon mixer, Perrin & Rowe.
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Pro3 Design boiling-water tap, Quooker. steam oven, Gaggenau . quartz worktop 30mm in the snow, Compac, available MKW Surfaces. Pic stainless steel sink, Franke. Oberon mixer, Perrin & Rowe.
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drawers on the left of the cooktop are divided. The top drawer was designed to contain spices on sloping oak racks and a deep drawer is divided specifically for bottles of oil, vinegar and sauces below. "This means they do not litter the work plan," says Hall.
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The owners opted for an induction cooktop with a burner for gas wok, too. The drawers have solid beading for details and the contemporary bar handles.
Wok burner Gaggenau.
Wok burner Gaggenau.
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While storage is tailored to meet the needs of owners and keep the kitchen clear and sharp looking. In the cabinet above the oven, divides create space for trays and baking trays.
Ovens, Gaggenau.
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