Used for storage and as a breakfast bar, the olive ash veneer island is a sleek piece of freestanding furniture.The open display shelving has been crafted from the same olive ash timber. The island's grain runs continuously around the unit and adds to its grand aspect. Recessed stainless-steel plinths give it a floating appearance, while walls and woodwork painted in neutral shades create a sense of height.
Kitchen design
M-Design
1/7 Kitchen units
Lotus range by Schmidt
2/7 Kitchen sink
Crema Soave Arenastone worksurfaces top the units, while a swan-necked tap completes the modern look.
Kitchen tap
Blanco
Kitchen worktop
Stone Masters
3/7 Curved kitchen cupboards
The island's bookmatched timber curves conceal storage cupboards. Rounded shelves made from olive wood are perfect for housing a collection of glassware.
Similar glassware
Villeroy & Boch
4/7 Crockery storage drawer
These handy, wide storage drawers come with a wooden base and moveable pegs to keep crockery from shifting around when the units are opened and closed. Bar handles in brused steel match the other metallic elements in the design.
Kitchen drawer storage
Schmidt
5/7 Kitchen warming drawers
These warming drawers are ideal for when entertaining guests, as their position in the island means plates and food can be kept warm until needed. The brushed-steel finish contrasts against the continuous grain of the island.
Kitchen warming drawers
AEG-Electrolux
6/7 Integrated dishwasher
The integrated dishwasher gives the option of washing either small or larger loads.
Dishwasher
Fisher & Paykel
7/7 Kitchen dining area
The warm tones of the dining table and chairs echo the warm tones of the island, while a run of tall units provides plenty of storage space. Abitare porcelain flooring is a hardwearing choice.
Kitchen dining table and chairs
Gloster
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