High-gloss grey units, along with stainless-steel appliances, deliver the modern look the owners wanted. They chose solid walnut worktops and limestone flooring to fit in with the age of the grade-II listed property.
The high-gloss units are from Kimmel Kitchens, and the flooring from Mandarin Stone.
1/9 Ultramodern kitchen makeover
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2/9 Kitchen before
Ripping out the existing 1950s kitchen made way for a new minimalist and modern design. To create more space and light, two walls between and adjoining dining room and corridor were knocked down.
Overall cost: £17,495
Click ahead to see the dramatic transformation...
3/9 Breakfast bar
The breakfast bar provides a gathering place for the family or party guests. Extending the worktop over the kitchen island gave the owners more room to prepare food.
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4/9 Larder cupboard
A tall larder unit with well-designed internal storage, like this, was indispensable in the owner's goal in creating an organised, clutter-free kitchen.
5/9 Sink unit
Undermounted sinks and a joint-free surround have the right smooth, minimalist look. The granite worktop provides a stark contrast to the wooden one.
The sinks and tap are from Blanco.
6/9 Extractor
Stunning features, such a this sleek extractor, give this kitchen it's strong design element. The curviness adds a soft touch to the modern lines.
The Elica cooker hood is from Kimmel Kitchens.
7/9 Induction hob
To enhance the seamless look that runs throughout the kitchen, the owners chose this flat ceramic hob as opposed to a traditional design with pan supports and knobs.
The Bosch Logixx ceramic induction hob is from Kimmel Kitchens.
8/9 Brick fireplace
The owners had a fireplace built to house their wood-burning stove and to put back period character into the room. Its bricks tone perfectly with the walnut worktop.
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9/9 Double oven
These double ovens provide the owners with twice the cooking capacity.
The ovens are from Bosch.
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