Richard Burke Design
Kitchen Overview
who lives here A family with four children
Where Blackrock, Dublin
Size About 7.5mx 6m; part of a detached house, about 20 years old
Designer Richard Burke of Richard Burke Design
Photographer Rory Corrigan
It was during the project planning phase extension of two The floor of the family that Richard Burke brought a designer kitchen. the client asked if he could change the big room, full of light becomes, well-functioning beautiful kitchen, and adding an adjoining utility room.
"The Aga and island unit the couple's two main requirements," said Burke. "So I designed the rest of the space around it, placing them as the main component of the layout."
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who lives here A family with four children
Where Blackrock, Dublin
Size About 7.5mx 6m; part of a detached house, about 20 years old
Designer Richard Burke of Richard Burke Design
Photographer Rory Corrigan
It was during the project planning phase extension of two The floor of the family that Richard Burke brought a designer kitchen. the client asked if he could change the big room, full of light becomes, well-functioning beautiful kitchen, and adding an adjoining utility room.
"The Aga and island unit the couple's two main requirements," said Burke. "So I designed the rest of the space around it, placing them as the main component of the layout."
Dome pendant lights, Hicken Lighting.
Richard Burke Design
Burke compensate for food storage and built-in oven unit, which can be seen on the right of this image, and planned the layout is symmetrical around Aga and islands. "It's a big room, so it's important that everything is installed proportionately," said Burke. Symmetrical design makes everything feel balanced and calm.
"We want to attract above the fireplace Aga became the dominant feature," he added, "and the placement of the center of the island draws your eye towards it."
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"We want to attract above the fireplace Aga became the dominant feature," he added, "and the placement of the center of the island draws your eye towards it."
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Richard Burke design
side of the big island home work a set of pull-out cutting board, four parts bin and dishwasher, as well as a double Belfast sink.
"chopping block storage practical, but also adds some character," said Burke. "It's nice to warm wood cabinets painted with a bit of nature."
A wall of glass, consisting of French doors and high windows, bring the masses sunlight into space, while the sky adds to the room brightness.
Burke chose a combination of neutral tones for the color scheme. Dining chairs and table legs have been painted the same color as the main cabinets to tie together the two zones. In the middle, the island stands out in the summer blue
Back walls painted elephant Breath .; The main closet and dining suite robust painted white; Unit Parma Gray painted island, all Farrow & Ball.
"chopping block storage practical, but also adds some character," said Burke. "It's nice to warm wood cabinets painted with a bit of nature."
A wall of glass, consisting of French doors and high windows, bring the masses sunlight into space, while the sky adds to the room brightness.
Burke chose a combination of neutral tones for the color scheme. Dining chairs and table legs have been painted the same color as the main cabinets to tie together the two zones. In the middle, the island stands out in the summer blue
Back walls painted elephant Breath .; The main closet and dining suite robust painted white; Unit Parma Gray painted island, all Farrow & Ball.
Richard Burke Design
fridge-freezer sits in the housing being built, with cornicing that matches the rest of the kitchen. A walnut shelf above the refrigerator is the perfect place to store the recipe book.
The door to the utility room in-between the larder and refrigerator. "We are thinking whether to swap the fridge door and more, so as to keep the unit all together," says the designer. "But in a busy household, it makes sense to leave a gap between the two. People can now access the larder and fridge separately without getting each other's way."
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The door to the utility room in-between the larder and refrigerator. "We are thinking whether to swap the fridge door and more, so as to keep the unit all together," says the designer. "But in a busy household, it makes sense to leave a gap between the two. People can now access the larder and fridge separately without getting each other's way."
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Richard Burke Design
larder is useful space, with three drawers under the pull-out shelves. Another shelf above offer plenty of space for a packet of cereal and tall bottles and wine rack and the rack doors add to the functionality of the closet. "I believe pantries should be practical and beautiful," said Burke. "I want them to be considered as part of the furniture in their own right."
Richard Burke Design
sandstone worktop has been given a square edge along the back wall and finished slant on the island. It adds character to the island and formed a relationship with the skirting board (pictured below).
Tongue-and-groove panels along the walls give the unit display cabinets. worktop continues to the wall by standing upright to protect the wood. Behind Aga classic, understated metro tiles.
Tile, Tile Style.
Tongue-and-groove panels along the walls give the unit display cabinets. worktop continues to the wall by standing upright to protect the wood. Behind Aga classic, understated metro tiles.
Tile, Tile Style.
Richard Burke Design
Most of the units in this kitchen drawers instead of cupboards contain. "Laci is a much better use of closet space, as you can access the entire region." Burke explained. "Often the cabinets, you only use the front and ignore things that are stored in the back."
Burke makes the window seat of poplar wood, and painted to match the cabinets. It provides a comfortable place to sit, and also hide the radiator.
Burke makes the window seat of poplar wood, and painted to match the cabinets. It provides a comfortable place to sit, and also hide the radiator.
Richard Burke Design
Walnut is features throughout the kitchen, inside drawers and cabinets, on shelves and even on the floor. engineered flooring boards, with varnish finish, contrasting beautifully with the light walls and wood.
Richard Burke design
Both sides fireplace, Burke include glass-fronted cabinets with interior lighting. "The lights look great when they are lit walnuts in," he enthuses. He decided to bring along an entire wall by inserting a smaller version of the glass-fronted cabinets for the storage of food. At night, the lit-up cabinets provide a comfortable light from one end of the room to the other.
Ceiling Downlights offer practical lighting, while the chandelier over the island add personality to a room.
Ceiling Downlights offer practical lighting, while the chandelier over the island add personality to a room.
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closet simple on each side of the oven is the perfect place for spices, oils and any other essentials you will need when cooking. Burke has made full use of them with extra shelves attach to the inside of the door.
Richard Burke design
charging drawer this handy comprises a rack that sits on top of a charging unit. "I usually find out what the needs of the client first, and the design of appropriate niche," said Burke.
Richard Burke Design
utility room led the way from the back door to the kitchen. A walnut chair provides a place to take off her shoes and includes a handy drawer.
The vinyl floor is a practical alternative to tile, and very easy to clean.
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