We designed this painted Shaker kitchen to complement our client’s Edwardian home. Our brief was to produce a traditional kitchen with a contemporary twist – and to avoid anything that was too ‘country’. There were lots of changes along the way as our clients had to rebuild some existing foundations, which, needless to say, had quite an effect on their plans. Happily, we ended up with more space to create the perfect kitchen. The final layout includes a larger-than-originally-planned island, which is painted in a bold blue, the sink is positioned to provide views over the garden whilst prepping or washing up, and the glazed cabinets add a beautiful element of symmetry. More light is bounced around by the antique mirrored splashback behind the range cooker, which reflects elements of greenery from the conservatory dining area.
- Location: Warfield, Berkshire
- Style: Framed Painted Shaker – Reduced-sized rails and stiles
- Cabinet colour: Little Greene French Grey (113)
- Island Colour: Little Greene Basalt 221
- Hardware: Armac Martin Mushroom knob 4063PCP/C (Polished chrome)
- Worktops: 30mm, SG Carrara quartz (polished finish)
- Island Worktop: 40mm oiled single stave oak on the island
- Range: Mercury 1082 Induction
- Extractor: Westin Cache 1100
- Fridge: Fisher & Paykel RX611DUX
- Dishwasher: Integrated Siemens SN658D00MG
- Sink: Kohler Stages Stainless steel sink 3761-NA
- Tap: Franke Pescara Semi Pro XL Sink Mixer (Chrome)
- Boiling Tap: Quooker Design PRO3-VAQ(Polished chrome)
- Wine cooler: Caple Sense Wi3122
