Brief: A challenge that we see frequently is to put spectacular kitchens into smaller rooms. This customer wanted us to design a kitchen with an island and a breakfast bar with seating for three.

Description: A challenge that we see frequently is to put spectacular kitchens into smaller rooms. This client has a unique open space with a full-height feature window that follows the pitch of the roof. Bi-folding doors that open up to incorporate the kitchen into the spacious outdoor area. The mandate then became to create a kitchen that would function well when the doors were opened or closed. By maintaining the correct working distances with the surrounding units, we were able to design an island that included an induction cooktop and a breakfast bar with seating for three. The kitchen is from the Leicht Sirius-C range in Arctic White Gloss. The finish choice makes for a clean, sleek kitchen that looks uncluttered and keeps the kitchen bright. To add warmth, the breakfast bar is finished in Limes Oak with matching wall panels, giving the kitchen a homely quality.

Brief: Hilary wanted a modern, minimal kitchen with lots of storage and importantly an island working area to include cooking and preparation.

Design: It is an open plan living area so the kitchen design is as compact as possible but includes plenty of storage and preparation space. The kitchen itself is bright and fresh while still blending with the living space. The island is designed to allow the chef cook and prepare and also have plenty of room for bar stool height seating. It is a very social and inclusive design with the glass extractor drawing the eye and creating that all important focal point. Hilary was looking for a bright kitchen so the colour choice was very important, the integrated handle helps to blend the kitchen into it’s surroundings.