Bespoke solid maple and maple veneer units have been spray-painted in varying shades of cool blue. The owners have kept cupboards to a minimum, preferring the look and practicality of drawers. To encourage the feeling of spaciousness, emphasis is on base units rather than wall-mounted cupboards, which have not been included in the scheme.
1/7 Kitchen layout
Kitchen design and cabinetry
The Knaresborough Kitchen Company
2/7 Breakfast bar
Carrara White marble covers the base units and part of the island, while American Black walnut forms a compact breakfast bar. On the floor, grey slate tiles have been continued from the kitchen through to the adjoining living space.
Floor tiles
Fired Earth
Pendant
Original BTC
3/7 Prep area
A central island provides extra worktop space and a small walnut breakfast bar. Also incorporated within the island is a wine cooler.
Wine cooler
Lec
4/7 Sink area
A swivel-spout tap with pull-out spray partners a double-bowl ceramic butler sink that is big enough to soak large pans.
Sink
Classic butler sink by Franke
5/7 Drawer storage
Hardy storage drawers, complete with hidden internal drawers, provide the most accessible storage.
Cabinetry
The Knaresborough Kitchen Company
6/7 Integrated dishwasher
This fully integrated dishwasher has been designed with a pair of false drawer fronts as not to disrupt the line of cabinetry.
Dishwasher
Neff
7/7 Eating area
Space was taken from the utility room to create an area for a table. The seats of the bench have lids that lift up to reveal storage.
Similar seat cushions
John Lewis
Looking for more kitchen inspiration? Take a look at our other kitchens for more ideas to steal, or follow us on Twitter and Facebook to keep up to date with all the latest interiors news.
