Notting Hill Kitchen

This project refurbishment in Notting Hill, was designed as an on-frame Shaker style kitchen.

To make the kitchen feel more structured and achieve a more coherent flow, we recommended having no wall units or extractors in view, ensuring a cleaner aesthetic. A fully tiled back wall instead of a half wall creates more impact and opting for open shelving set to the side as opposed to one long open shelf adds some needed structure – balancing out the height of the cabinetry on the opposite side. This open wall allows the backdrop to truly frame the entire kitchen, adding the desired wow-factor.

As one set item, the island had the potential to make the kitchen feel boxed-in, but by designing the central feature on legs, it instantly created the impression of more space and opened up the view of the floor throughout the entire room. Colour was the biggest talking point when designing this kitchen.

The unique shade chosen by the homeowner is Little Greene’s ‘Light Bronze Green 123’, and with some encouragement to use the colour everywhere, the kitchen is a testament to how bold design choices can truly make a space come to life. The bronze-green shade blends perfectly with the brushed bronze finishes and the tiled back wall, whilst the bold black and white chequerboard floor tiles tie the whole scheme together. Complete with black metal Crittall doors and a skylight that allows lots of light to flood the space, the kitchen becomes naturally connected to the outdoor space.