Look beyond bare bricks, though, and you also can detect a faint touch of chic northern Europe. "It's quite Scandi in a white wooden floor and the fact that it was open," said Gemmel. crisp white walls and run away from skylight pep, this bright feeling.
Owner mixed things further, opt for some rustic touches to ensure the room does not feel cold or clinical. So the unit has a smooth, countryish charm to them, with Shaker-style panel, while the bronze hanging lamps add warmth and color, along with simple wood dining furniture.
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Kitchen Overview
who lives here professional couple with two young children
Location Hammersmith, west London
Size Part of the 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Listing
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New York inspiration aside, repel the idea of Sex and the City lifestyle - this is very much designed to be a family hang- out. 'The owners have just had their first child and wanted a nice new kitchen,' recalls Gemmel from the initial brief. "They are young, busy families, grow into their home and plan for the future.
'previous kitchen dark and lifeless," he continued, and the owners felt it was time to open it and add light. "They want modern, New York style, with a rustic touch some ."
The solution involved extending the return to the side and to the rear, creating a space to relax zone leading to the garden, as well as the kitchen. owners have done on the upper floor, which causes headaches in this space. "We could not put the steel beams in the ceiling like this would have involved open to the room above and cause damage," said Gemmel.
If you plan an entire home makeover, think bottom up, he suggested. "So many people make the mistake of not planning ahead. I've been a bearer of bad news for many potential clients where they are not aware of this. "
who lives here professional couple with two young children
Location Hammersmith, west London
Size Part of the 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Listing
Designer Affleck property Services
New York inspiration aside, repel the idea of Sex and the City lifestyle - this is very much designed to be a family hang- out. 'The owners have just had their first child and wanted a nice new kitchen,' recalls Gemmel from the initial brief. "They are young, busy families, grow into their home and plan for the future.
'previous kitchen dark and lifeless," he continued, and the owners felt it was time to open it and add light. "They want modern, New York style, with a rustic touch some ."
The solution involved extending the return to the side and to the rear, creating a space to relax zone leading to the garden, as well as the kitchen. owners have done on the upper floor, which causes headaches in this space. "We could not put the steel beams in the ceiling like this would have involved open to the room above and cause damage," said Gemmel.
If you plan an entire home makeover, think bottom up, he suggested. "So many people make the mistake of not planning ahead. I've been a bearer of bad news for many potential clients where they are not aware of this. "
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owner went to brick naked behind the stove. "I always advise clients to put splashbacks in the past," said Gemmel. 'First place the worktop and choose your color, then decide [on the splashback] later. "
While the glass is discussed, the client ultimately decided to keep the attic looks to avoid breaking the bricks. 'In the end, the decision is always about practicality than style, "said Gemmel. The bricks used here is reclaimed, but Gemmel said he uses more slip brick in the project -. Used as tile, but with effects such as bricks authentic
new side return and a rear roof which continues pitched, instead of the lift, for a more traditional, and ran away from skylight makes the room a cheerful on cloudy days. 'A glass roof ruled out because there are a lot of trees in the garden, plus it will become more expensive. Skylight require less maintenance, "said Gemmel.
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While the glass is discussed, the client ultimately decided to keep the attic looks to avoid breaking the bricks. 'In the end, the decision is always about practicality than style, "said Gemmel. The bricks used here is reclaimed, but Gemmel said he uses more slip brick in the project -. Used as tile, but with effects such as bricks authentic
new side return and a rear roof which continues pitched, instead of the lift, for a more traditional, and ran away from skylight makes the room a cheerful on cloudy days. 'A glass roof ruled out because there are a lot of trees in the garden, plus it will become more expensive. Skylight require less maintenance, "said Gemmel.
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Although this is a relatively large space, Gemmel laying floor boards width to accentuate the effect. 'It has wooden floors across the width of the room would make it seem more spacious, "he said.
The owner wanted the ground blanched to create a sense of space. Some may be terrified to imagine plank white floor in the kitchen high traffic (all traces feet muddy), b ut Gemmel said the owners were relaxed about it. "They had a very easy life and realized that this would not be a show home with the kids at home."
A posting of steel, painted white to blend in, to support the wall above. A post-round selected in preference to a square shape hard-edged to add to the feel softer, said Gemmel.
Unit island neat serves as a breakfast bar for morning coffee or pre-dinner drink. Regional sofa, meanwhile, where families can relax and children can play or watch TV. "the adults can watch them from the kitchen if necessary, "said Gemmel.
Bar stool, Atlantic Shopping. The dining table, The Wood Shop Brighton. Fridge-freezer, Samsung.
The owner wanted the ground blanched to create a sense of space. Some may be terrified to imagine plank white floor in the kitchen high traffic (all traces feet muddy), b ut Gemmel said the owners were relaxed about it. "They had a very easy life and realized that this would not be a show home with the kids at home."
A posting of steel, painted white to blend in, to support the wall above. A post-round selected in preference to a square shape hard-edged to add to the feel softer, said Gemmel.
Unit island neat serves as a breakfast bar for morning coffee or pre-dinner drink. Regional sofa, meanwhile, where families can relax and children can play or watch TV. "the adults can watch them from the kitchen if necessary, "said Gemmel.
Bar stool, Atlantic Shopping. The dining table, The Wood Shop Brighton. Fridge-freezer, Samsung.
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Handmade, off-white unit with a taste been peeled back, not slick, ultra-modern design. This helps to soften the feel of the kitchen and add character, along with a brick. 'I would describe the style of the kitchen is clean-lined, but mixed with a splash of modern rustic, "said Gemmel.
elegant, worktop off-white Silestone, composite quartz difficult it stain and scratch-resistant , making it ideal in the kitchen.
It's the details that really add character to this kitchen, the wall unit wire-fronted, so only a peek of crockery and jars in, adds to the charm , as well as cabinet knobs and buttons. According Gemmel, such attention to detail should be at the forefront when you're planning a kitchen. ' know what you like, know what you do not like , ' he suggested. ' now platter K you, t hink how you will use the kitchen, and plan yourself working in your new space. '
Kitchen, Harvey Jones. Silestone worktop, Marble City.
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elegant, worktop off-white Silestone, composite quartz difficult it stain and scratch-resistant , making it ideal in the kitchen.
It's the details that really add character to this kitchen, the wall unit wire-fronted, so only a peek of crockery and jars in, adds to the charm , as well as cabinet knobs and buttons. According Gemmel, such attention to detail should be at the forefront when you're planning a kitchen. ' know what you like, know what you do not like , ' he suggested. ' now platter K you, t hink how you will use the kitchen, and plan yourself working in your new space. '
Kitchen, Harvey Jones. Silestone worktop, Marble City.
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In total, the kitchen project took 16 weeks to complete. Fortunately, all went well. 'The only potential glitch was when the client wants to extend out after we'd poured the foundation and start building the wall. We talked them out of it ... "said Gemmel.
" Overall, it was very much a work-in-progress, with quick decisions are made right after the goods have been placed in front of the owners - they have an eye for detail and taste, "said Gemmel.
Results so it was easy to live in and welcome, as well as chic.
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" Overall, it was very much a work-in-progress, with quick decisions are made right after the goods have been placed in front of the owners - they have an eye for detail and taste, "said Gemmel.
Results so it was easy to live in and welcome, as well as chic.
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owners go for simple wooden furniture dine with the edge of the countryside contrasts with the white walls and floor. "Initially, we talked about using scaffold boards as shelves, so the choice of furniture fits with the idea," said Gemmel.
The kitchen is finished to have a lot of character while still real user-friendly. So, what Gemmel love about the project is completed? 'The bricks and the floor is my favorite, "he said." And it is a place that works for everything it was designed for. "
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The kitchen is finished to have a lot of character while still real user-friendly. So, what Gemmel love about the project is completed? 'The bricks and the floor is my favorite, "he said." And it is a place that works for everything it was designed for. "
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