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Kitchen of the Week: Fresh Take on Classic Shaker Style

Kitchen of the Week: Fresh Take on Classic Shaker Style After an extended and completely renovated Victorian house semidetached them in London, Johnny and Gillian Martin worked closely with Jamie Blake Blakes London and began designing their kitchen. The couple have two main considerations. One, they want a variety of stoves - large, free-standing piece that will help them meet the evening socializing with friends. The second driver is the sofa. The couple already owned - and loved - their handsome blue couch. And it was great. Very large. "It dictated the way round we designed the kitchen," said Jamie. "Once we know where the sofa will fit in, the rest follow! '

Johnny and Gillian are interested in Shaker style, but Jamie was developed that classic look, steering it towards something more contemporary.' There is more detail in here Shaker kitchen than in the standard, "said Jamie. "We have designed a curved edge to the closet and add a final panel that looks similar to what you would find in the door, rather than the tongue distinctive and groove." The quality of workmanship is clear, but in addition, Jamie has added a touch of smart and one-off designs , including a dining table bespoke, to the room a warm, friendly and unique.

Kitchen Overview
who lives here Johnny Martin, who runs business building bespoke, and his wife, Gillian, a lawyer
Location Southwest London
Designer Jamie Blake of Blakes London