THE PROBLEM Our client adores their traditional layout and their traditional design style. But there were a few things that could be improved including flow and functionality in the kitchen - not to mention the cabinets, counters and appliances that had seen better days. The family room was used heavily for movie viewing, but it did not have a great set-up for the TV and was seriously lacking in the audio department. Their garage entry had become the primary way into the home for the homeowners, however it did not offer the welcoming feeling they wanted to have after a long day. THE SOLUTION To create better flow, we shifted the entry from the mud hall down a bit which gave us the space to add another run of cabinetry and relocate the fridge. We closed up the former dining room wall and converted it into a new office space as both homeowners work from home. Due to the shift in the entry from the mud hall, we also were able to then center the island to where it should be in the room creating some much needed balance. Because we were not creating an open floor plan and removing walls and such, there was more budget for high ticket finishes. One of which was a 11’ custom walnut countertop for the island which became the anchoring design element for the kitchen along with custom cabinetry and high-end appliances.

A Café brand refrigerator matches the high-end style of the dishwasher and oven. Shaker-style upper cabinets with glass-front display cabinets above provide plenty of storage space with a great aesthetic. Final photos by www.impressia.net

All black kitchen sink with black sink, charcoal soapstone countertop and black stone herringbone tile. © Cindy Apple Photography

Country Nobilia Kitchen in Rusper, West Sussex. This recent project epitomises a true country-style kitchen. Designed by George from our Horsham showroom, this traditional Rusper cottage has been transformed into a space befitting of the property with time-honoured kitchen features to match. With every kitchen we design we make functional living a cornerstone, and this project is no different. With a clear cottage-style kitchen theme in mind, this kitchen has been reimagined with a flowing and contemporary design to give plenty of storage and floorspace. To maintain this theme, the full use of furniture options have been opted for, with feature shelving, glass fronted unit and chamfered corners helping to keep a traditional and airy kitchen space. Kitchen Furniture In line with the design brief, the quintessential cottage-style range Chalet has been elected for. Chalet is a premium range from supplier Nobilia, a German kitchen furniture specialist that offers a unique and contemporary take on the country style kitchen. The colour option Matt Ivory has been chosen, contributing to the overall theme, working in harmony with worktop and flooring choices. The previous layout of this kitchen included an island, which the client was keen to not replicate. Instead, designer George has utilised a U-shape layout with a run of full-height units and peninsula island space, with room for casual dining. A separate run houses the main feature of this kitchen, the client’s AGA cooker, with increased depth units wrapping neatly around the corner wall. Chamfered Z-units have been used to soften the harshness of corners, whilst remaining a usable and easy-access storage space. Kitchen Appliances Undoubtably the most impressive appliance is the classic AGA cooker. A staple and historic kitchen inclusion that brings unparalleled character to a kitchen like this. Fixed above the AGA is a Neff N30 pyramid extractor hood has been included to efficiently recirculate clean air into the kitchen. To make this kitchen a functional, present day space designer George has specified a number of German Neff appliances, integrating N50 model fridge and dishwasher behind Ivory kitchen furniture. Another key determinant of this kitchen was open space. The client wanted un-restricted access to storage, whether in the form of refrigerated foods stored in the full-height Neff fridge or the adjacent double-door pantry. This fridge model incorporates FreshSafe and SuperCooling technology, helping to keep foods at optimum temperature to increase the lifespan of your food. Kitchen Accessories With our design service we get to the bottom of a client’s needs in the kitchen, tailoring our design to the way the want to use the kitchen itself. This client wanted a space to clean and wash vegetables before use, so George has included a simple cold feed tap with a rounded undermounted basin – giving room to prep vegetables without filling up the main sink. German Blanco taps have been used for both sinks, with a generously sized Blanco sink used for the main sink. Whilst undertaking the installation, flooring from Karndean flooring has been fitted throughout the kitchen and living space, using the neutral Natural Oak option from the Da Vinci collection. Perfectly complementing Ivory furniture and the Karndean flooring is the dark quartz worktops, adding richness to the kitchen as well as a durability. Manufacturer Caesarstone has supplied these, which are the Woodlands option from the contemporary Supernatural collection. The delicately veined worktops are used throughout the space, including on the windowsill, and have even been carefully fabricated around the chamfered corner Z-units. Our qualified electricians have also installed spotlighting throughout the space as well as installing the client’s own feature pendants above the peninsula island. Kitchen Features A specified double door pantry was a key inclusion for this client, keeping the ‘all in one space’ storage theme in mind throughout the design. This pantry boasts seven levels of storage with our electricians also fitting spotlights inside the pantry cabinetry and the adjacent glass fronted unit. In keeping shelving has been incorporated above the long run of units and next to the door as a space to store kitchen essentials and decorative objects, feature LED strip lighting installed to the underside to increase visibility. Z-unit storage is a unique inclusion to this kitchen featuring next to the door and opposite the peninsula island. Each unit boasts two pull-out trays which the client has used as a neat drink storage. Our Kitchen Design & Kitchen Fitting Service As with many of our kitchen projects, this client has opted for a drastic redesign of the space opting to incorporate new flooring and lighting as part of the project. Our fitters have replastered the ceiling and re-coved edges and corners to ensure every aspect of the room is perfect for the customer. In terms of design, George has created a space that works in harmony with the way the client wants to use the kitchen, with features like dual sinks, all in one place storage and decorative shelving to bring a classic country-style kitchen to this Rusper property. If you have a kitchen project which needs many trades, or if you simply like the style of this kitchen space then talk to one of our designers about your project. We offer a free design & quote service, with project management and a complete kitchen fitting for every project. To book your free design consultation with one of our experienced designers click book an appointment or call a showroom today.

Interior Design by others. French country chateau, Villa Coublay, is set amid a beautiful wooded backdrop. Native stone veneer with red brick accents, stained cypress shutters, and timber-framed columns and brackets add to this estate's charm and authenticity. A twelve-foot tall family room ceiling allows for expansive glass at the southern wall taking advantage of the forest view and providing passive heating in the winter months. A largely open plan design puts a modern spin on the classic French country exterior creating an unexpected juxtaposition, inspiring awe upon entry.

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