However, after a few initial questions, the couple told their bungalow structures are not strong enough for the extension and suggested instead to build a new house on the same plot. planning restrictions will only allow a property with two floors, so as to achieve some extra space, they decided to dig with the help of designer Helena Myers of The Myers Touch. The result is a kitchen basement ' s family room wonderfully light and bright.
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Room Overview
who lives here Susan and Phil Bayles and their three children
Location A Hampshire village
Size 6m x 10.5m, with kitchen took about half of this space
Designer Helena Myers of The Myers Touch
As the site look more beautiful park, Bayles can only get planning permission for a two storey, that will not give them sufficient living space. The solution is to build an 'underground' kitchen, 2m below ground level.
A long skylight in the back door of the room and a tall glass garden to bring daylight into the basement, and maximize light is the main agenda for the rest of the design.
who lives here Susan and Phil Bayles and their three children
Location A Hampshire village
Size 6m x 10.5m, with kitchen took about half of this space
Designer Helena Myers of The Myers Touch
As the site look more beautiful park, Bayles can only get planning permission for a two storey, that will not give them sufficient living space. The solution is to build an 'underground' kitchen, 2m below ground level.
A long skylight in the back door of the room and a tall glass garden to bring daylight into the basement, and maximize light is the main agenda for the rest of the design.
The Myers Touch
to ensure the kitchen reflect as much light as possible, the owners chose a white lacquer unit, the designer Helena Myers topped with pale worktop. 'Rather than using a plain white worktop, I chose quartz with white base and even Fleck to break it. It is also very forgiving, which is really important, because this is very much a working kitchen, "he explains.
Lotus cabinets white lacquer, Siematic. Polished worktops Blanco Maple, Silestone.
Tour a cottage contemporary kitchen
Lotus cabinets white lacquer, Siematic. Polished worktops Blanco Maple, Silestone.
Tour a cottage contemporary kitchen
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'owner wants a clean, light and contemporary feel, "explains Myers." The key is to avoid using high cabinet in under the ceiling of the small glass so that the light coming from this area can be maximized. this now provides a wonderful place for food preparation, with daylight coming directly from the top. '
white poured resin flooring creates a tough, smooth surface which ' s perfect for a hard working family kitchen, while the bright carpet Ikea provides a splash of color.
white poured resin flooring creates a tough, smooth surface which ' s perfect for a hard working family kitchen, while the bright carpet Ikea provides a splash of color.
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the essential kitchen as family friendly as possible, so that Myers made units elliptical-shaped island in the middle of room for everyone to gather around.
'island takes pride of place as the social center of the kitchen, "said Myers." It is designed to have a family as the focus. By expanding the work table form into a curved sweep, allowing ample space for all the family to sit down and chat or eat comfortably. "
'island takes pride of place as the social center of the kitchen, "said Myers." It is designed to have a family as the focus. By expanding the work table form into a curved sweep, allowing ample space for all the family to sit down and chat or eat comfortably. "
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tall cabinet was positioned carefully to one side, so they will not 't limit the light from the large patio doors at the end of the room .
as well as two built-in oven and steam oven, the kitchen offers plenty of storage. cupboard high level of equipment for long-term storage and unit low level more accessible, which works very well for children
a waiter dumb, to the left of the oven, allowing the family to send the shopping bags down the chute in the garage directly into the kitchen in the basement. "It will be difficult to unload shopping if this lift wasn ' t is in place, "said Myers.
Steam oven, combi microwave and warming drawer, all Gaggenau.
as well as two built-in oven and steam oven, the kitchen offers plenty of storage. cupboard high level of equipment for long-term storage and unit low level more accessible, which works very well for children
a waiter dumb, to the left of the oven, allowing the family to send the shopping bags down the chute in the garage directly into the kitchen in the basement. "It will be difficult to unload shopping if this lift wasn ' t is in place, "said Myers.
Steam oven, combi microwave and warming drawer, all Gaggenau.
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A statement sofa brings character to the living space. 'Susan has her heart set on how to velvet sofa pink before we start to design, "said Myers." We chose white cabinets to bring as much light as possible and to allow the furniture vibrant and accessories to show their individuality. "
Sofa, Sofas & Stuff. Carpets, Ikea.
Sofa, Sofas & Stuff. Carpets, Ikea.
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The pink accents continue from the zone of life to a kitchen area with splashback glass bright and matching bar stools - even artwork has a dash of pink in it.
'Use pink accents is the development of the couch, "said Myers. The client bought a part of her that, with the exception of the splashback. "
Hot glass splashback pink, Opticolour. Chairs bar, Kartell.
'Use pink accents is the development of the couch, "said Myers. The client bought a part of her that, with the exception of the splashback. "
Hot glass splashback pink, Opticolour. Chairs bar, Kartell.
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as well as some of the oven, the kitchen is kitted out with a range of equipment, including a wine fridge, which made the room perfect for entertaining and celebrate special occasions.
storage units wine, Gaggenau.
storage units wine, Gaggenau.
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smart, storage area hidden corner behind running high unit and create a secret corner to hide cookbooks and glassware, plus additional surface area for preparation and cleaning.
The dedicated wine storage is custom-made by Susan Myers Touch to design and spray lacquered to match the kitchen unit.
Sink and tap, Blanco.
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The dedicated wine storage is custom-made by Susan Myers Touch to design and spray lacquered to match the kitchen unit.
Sink and tap, Blanco.
Check 10 ideas for open storage in the kitchen
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out sofa statement is a dining table and white contemporary with Eames-style chairs, placed just in front of the patio door so that everyone can enjoy the glorious scenery of the park.
Bespoke dining table, Midas Marine & workshop. Eiffel chairs, Dwell.
Bespoke dining table, Midas Marine & workshop. Eiffel chairs, Dwell.
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two-storey house that replaces the original roof bungalow is a sleek, contemporary new build.
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this ' s only when you reach the back of the house that you realize how big the property and can appreciate it s beautiful views.
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