Step inside this classic farmhouse kitchen

With a mix of modern and antique furniture, the owners needed a kitchen design that would suit both comfortably.  This kitchen is the perfect mix of modern design with traditional elements. The large curved island is made from solid Maple, and houses the stunning Aga, and plenty of storage.

Kitchen view

For a similar shade of kitchen unit, try Chalk Violet by Fired Earth, and for the Hydrangea wallpaper scattered with Swarovski crystals, go to Kandola.

curved plate drawer open

Curve-fronted drawers within the island both maximises space and prevents the lines of the unit from being broken up. Easily accessible, these deep drawers give great versatility for storing dinnerware and crockery.

Dishwasher open

Built to be as practical as it is stylish, the rounded design of the units accomodates the dishwasher with ease. Hard carved from one piece of solid timber, the curved door is a beautiful example of the craftmanship that has gone into this kitchen.

For an intergrated dishwasher similar to this one, go to Miele.

Purple Aga

While forming the main focal point for the kitchen, this sleek aubergine range cooker provides the inspiration for the room's colour scheme.  The owner chose aubergine as it reflected the tone of the farmhouse style house, and repeated the colour in the wallpaper and accessories.

For an range cooker like this one, head to Aga.

electric socket tower

Without available walls to place sockets, a pop-up power supply from Evoline was installed to enable the use of small appliances at the island.  After use, the unit slides down to sit flush with the Fraser James limestone worktop, with only a chrome circle as a clue to its location.

Fridge open

This large 3-door, American fridge-freezer is surrounded by pull-out larders, so all food can be conveniently kept together.  Matching maple cornicing on top of all the cupboards finishes off the classic look that suits this farmhouse property so well.

This fridge freezer was sourced from Amana.

wine fridge

With a dining table close by, the curved island is perfect for hosting, enabling the owners to interact with their guests more, and with this handy wine cooler and built in coffee machine, there is no shortage of entertaining in this kitchen.

For an integrated wine cooler like this one head to Amana, and go to Miele for this coffee machine.

Tap

A tap dispensing hot and chilled filtered water eradicated the need to have the Aga lid up all the time.  The luxury of having near-boiling water on tap means there is no need to clutter the sleek and stylish worktops with a kettle.

For little luxuries like this head to Franke.

Circular unit from behind

The Aga is central to the design of the kitchen, and provides warmth as well as a traditional element, which was key to the owners.  Made from solid maple, and hand-painted tulipwood, the island is completed by simple, classic pewter D-handles. 

The design and cabinetry was all completed by Paul Matthews at Fraser James Bespoke Handmade Furniture.

End unit curved

The warm tones of the maple cabinetry blends exquisitely with the oak flooring, creating a streamlined and polished look.

The Listone Giordano French oak flooring was sourced from The Wood Floor & Carpet shop.

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