Be inspired by this small, sleek kitchen

Kitchen design and cabinetry
SLDesign

The solid maple staved countertops have been mitred and continue down the sides of the units. Framing the cabinetry with the same maple used for the worktop helps them to blend in seamlessly.

Worktops
SLDesign

Accentuating the kitchen's light and space is essential. Here, a complementary cream shade with a glossy finish for the base cabinetry bounces daylight around the room. A ceramic hob is both a clean and efficient way to cook.

Hob
Bosch

A large custom-built pantry cupboard is neatly tucked away under the stairs and houses crockery and a microwave. The capacious fridge-freezer has been tucked into a bespoke housing. Shelving above the fridge-freezer is an ideal display area for a vintage china collection.

Microwave
Panasonic
Fridge-freezer
Fisher & Paykel

The smart, modern tap and undermounted sink are stylish additions to this simply designed kitchen.

Tap
Gessi
Sink
Franke

Stylish open shelving is a fantastic way to display pretty glassware, it also makes the kitchen seem lighter and more airy. The glasses were meaured to ensure they fitted the mirror-backed, wall-mounted boxes.

Pull-out drawers offer easy access to organised storage.

Kitchen design and cabinetry
SLDesign

The area under a mezzanine floor and stairs was the best place to site kitchen units and appliances, which blend pefectly into the open-plan room. A glass dining table and chairs sit adjacent from the kitchen.

Kitchen design and cabinetry
SLDesign

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