The island contains a combination of deep and shallow soft-closing drawers, each finished with an angular, hi-gloss, chrome handle. White plinths soften the impact of the glossy, dark wood-effect cabinetry, which reflects light around the room.
1/9 Modern kitchen-diner
Kitchen design and cabinetry
Bradburys Kitchens
Paint
Pointing from Farrow & Ball
Handles
Alno
Cabinetry
AlnoChic range from Alno
2/9 Workstation
Integral sinks have grooves carved into the adjacent worksurface so crockery can drip dry. The spacious kitchen also has speakers installed in the ceilings to create a social hub.
3/9 Ovens
The steam oven and capacious warming drawer match the main oven. The steam oven is mostly used for cooking vegetables, rice and fish, but it can also prove dough, defrost frozen food and operate as a second, conventional oven if required.
Steam oven and warming drawer
Gaggenau
4/9 Fridge freezer
The fridge freezer has been built into the cabinetry for a sleek look. Its double doors open to a 90cm width, so large platters can easily be stored.
Fridge freezer
Gaggenau
5/9 Storage alcove
A breakfast area features a toaster, kettle, coffee maker and dedicated crockery stored on shelves. Bread and cereals are kept in the storage cupboard below.
Toaster and kettle
Magimix
Coffee maker
Nespresso
6/9 Pull-out drawer
Space within this slim cabinet is maximised with several clear-sided, pull-out shelves that are sturdy enough to hold bottles and jars, and are easily accessible.
7/9 Sink area
The chrome tap swivels to serve either sink and has a simple, single-lever mechanism to control both flow and temperature. Its spout incorporates a retractable spray hose for rinsing large pans and cleaning the pair of sinks.
Tap
Grohe
8/9 Kitchen-diner
Tall, folding glass doors fill the room with natural light and turn the country view into one of the kitchen's most attractive aspects. Wrapped in chunky Corian, the island is both a design feature and central to the function of the kitchen.
9/9 Inside-outside dining
A modern table complements the bold chairs, while pale flooring emphasises the generous space. Steel supports in the walls slightly reduced the width of the kitchen, so the island required careful positioning to allow the flow of movement.
Table
BoConcept
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