May 2016

Kitchen Ideas: Advantages of Going Freestyle and freestanding

Kitchen Ideas: Advantages of Going Freestyle and freestanding Freestanding unit, color mix-up, contrasting textures and handle individuals - kitchen can be as creative as its owner. If the slim, neat unit does not get you excited, take inspiration from these 10 ways to mix it up in the kitchen.

Russell Taylor Architects

Mixing your closet
this unit's kitchen was all cast in the same on-trend shades of gray, but sidesteps symmetry predicted by mixing two dressers in different styles. They work together, but it has a different drawer depth and storage options. A train for pots and pans add conventional mood -. Perfect for cooking inspired

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Select key parts
a fitted kitchen will still be a good-value choice, so to keep things looked interesting, combining with a storage stand. It could be a dish rack, cabinet or closet unusual light or weather. This will break up the mathematical rigor of the kitchen off-the-peg and let your personality shine through.

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Redesign London Limited

Working an island
the central island doesn 't in accordance with the norms of any kind, providing storage with rotten attitude. Add impact to a large kitchen which require special consideration, because it needs a 'hero' part to bring space. This unit, resonates with industrial storage on wheels, add the right amount of character.

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Compass and Rose

Import style New York apartment
London kitchen is sleek space enlivened with a strong dose of style industry. Wood, metal, paint gray and all ceramic surfaces mix with ease, thanks to the same tone.

Then there is the contrast: bare brick reflected by metro glazed tiles, waist-level unit with a higher cabinet. A fitted kitchen in this room could look tight and imaginative, but this one looks liberated and innovative.

The freestanding Kitchen Company

Go two tone
a mixture of two colors - pale green and natural bare wood - brings breath of fresh air to this free-standing kitchen. The tongue and groove cupboards and a mixture of two kinds of grip add extra twists bespoke for the room.

hill Farm Furniture Ltd

Compare and contrast
A free-standing kitchen individuals should not be off-the-scale unusual. Simply combine the two tone, two surface and two heights not quick work. This prevents the kitchen for all matchy-matchy, but finished liver ensure the quality feel.

Blakes London

cast in monochrome tones
Not technically free-standing kitchen, still have individual, unique appearance which some fitted kitchen struggles to achieve. Dark light color scheme adds visual interest and contrast of wood raw wax with fine marble create a look that is truly unique.

Mad About Your House

Add to handle its own
this kitchen work wonders with off-the-shelf unit Ikea was given added gravitas with tactile leather grip. They are eye-catching and pleasant to hold - a good job, when you consider how often you will use it. Open shelving makes unfitted display will be strong, and combined with stainless steel worktop that will not come out of place in the chef's kitchen.

Aura Construction

Pare back
conversion of industrial warehouse space is dramatic in itself, so the kitchen wisely does not try to steal the limelight. zinc door frame is colored in white, metallic tones and 1960 pared back vibe for kitchen furniture mean this is the appropriate setting. And there is no way you get the impression it had chosen in the showroom. Evidence that the statement does not always have to shout.

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Kitchen of the Week: Curves and Character in London Family Home

Kitchen of the Week: Curves and Character in London Family Home When the owners of this house in Richmond was writing a wish list for the kitchen of their families, they want contemporary design , to be able to use every bit of space, and for it to have the feel of an inclusive, so that the chef can not be left out of the fun. When they run their own business from home, they always use the kitchen to prepare food, and the chef enthusiastically.

Step forward kitchen designer Johnny Grey, famous for its unique vision and creative design. He is a cult figure in the industry and is described by The New York Times as' one of the most influential kitchen designers in the world. 'imagination is certainly not lacking in vision for this kitchen - innovative design, well thought-out and very functional.

'This space is actually very awkward,' Johnny said. "You can not go in a standard kitchen in it, and the owner wants to avoid the layout of the kitchen." Earlier, the room has a conservatory area / office that is slightly smaller. It was rebuilt and enlarged to make room for the kitchen, and skylights added to ensure plenty of light. Then Johnny began to weave magic ...

Kitchen Overview
Who lives here A large family with adult children
location Richmond, London
Designer Johnny gray of Johnny gray Studios

Contemporary Kitchen by Johnny Grey Studios.

Johnny ash -abu Studios.

kitchen is L-shaped space and a bit awkward to work with. 'There are three distinct areas to it,' Johnny said, 'conservatory area, the corridor connecting and, in the end, a small study area. That means there are three different activities to design for '

He solved this by using three spaces for different functions -. A
culinary and dining room, storage zones and tools, and the central office.

Units in culinary zones are made primarily of wood and cast concrete. Curve remove obstacles from the corners. 'T he important thing about geometry software is that it's based on how the eye works,' Johnny explained. 'When the eye detects a sharp angle, he will send off warning of threats. Without the corner, you can expand the number of the working surface because the body needs a little space to move around obstacles. "

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Bespoke tiles, Alex Zdankowicz.

Johnny gray Studios.

'When we started planning the space, we build a commanding position of the room, and all from that point, "said Johnny. '. I have enough extended design philosophy and my first instinct was always to work outside the driving position of the room 'It's all about eye contact and socialization, something Johnny calls instinct-based design - design customized to meet the needs of your instinctive.

In this kitchen, a command position behind the island, as people standing there could see the two 'legs' of the L-shaped space command position is determined where different areas would be - a kitchen area in the center to make sure the cook fully engaged, home office down the hall, and a conservatory / dining area in front of the island.

Johnny gray Studios.

The shape of the central island is very unusual, almost rhombus like. "We worked out the minimum space required to walk around the sink cabinet and perimeter, sketching out onto paper and negative space in the middle became a template for the island," he explained.

The unit contains a built-in knife block and end-grain cutting boards, Johnny evidence of confidence in the function. 'Some people are worried about using end-grain blocks, but no other good ingredients to prepare meals in. It is hard-wearing, easy cleaning, and there are natural oils in the wood to destroy the bacteria. '

The dense ash English raised Server bar also serves as a place where people can perch to chat to the chef. 'All the little things make the emotional significance of the kitchen that much better, "said Johnny.

concrete is so heavy, and made by craftsmen from the mold taken down from the Midlands.

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Johnny gray Studios.

initial phase of this project is all about 'the planning, layout, form and function space,' said Johnny. 'Then an architect who came and our visual brainstorming color, surface, texture ... and in a miraculous way you end up with a design in your hands. "This provides leeway kitchen that can not be achieved through a more rigid approach.

Johnny gray Studios.

The tiled splashback with glass inserts platinum form a pattern running down the walls. "We commissioned tile from the makers of artisan tile Alex Zdankowicz, which we tried to incorporate in each project. He sat down and brainstorm with clients and then make and install each of the tiles themselves. 'The shelf plates are typical made of walnuts.

surface Work, Corian.

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Johnny Grey Studios.

chandelier chosen by the client; the rest of the lighting designed by consultants bright lighting IQ. Cabinets Corian white has a border around the entire unit is coated with a light, so that they shine at night. "We use a lot of indirect lighting - a mixture of halogen and LED - to emphasize the lines of different features and make it casual, "Johnny said.

The 'appliance garage' is very functional, with marble worktops and tambours aluminum that can be pulled down when the area is not used. 'One of the owners is a serious cook, "Johnny explained.

Unit, Corian.

Johnny gray Studios.

A spacious pantry sits across 'workshop tools'. Johnny is believed in pantries. 'If you are on a budget and you have room for walk-in pantry, it takes the pressure of the number of cabinets you need, which is more expensive, "he said." More than this, it reduces the room had too much furniture, which can dominate.'

The client has some tiles Dutch historic of the 19th century, and is integrated with bespoke white tiles made by Alex Zdankowicz to make splashback characterful.

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Johnny gray Studios.

The spice -rempah shelf, which is just to the right of the pantry, inspired by the tradition of tinware India. "We wanted something with a very relaxed, beaten-up look at the next Corian white," said Johnny. in addition to aesthetics, a spice rack so functional, holds dozens of bottles, jars and packets.

Johnny gray Studios.

Johnny creates a broom closet at the end of the kitchen, across the study area. It sits directly on the floor, without any basis, to allow easy access to the vacuum cleaner and a brush.

Felicitas Aga artist was commissioned to paint the Indian-inspired designs to the door, to warm up this side of the room. stretched canvas panels to the English walnut to create colorful features.

' Why the kitchen all have to have to look so smooth -? Why should everything be in line and behind cupboard doors'. Johnny question, call it 'death by dull cupboard'

Artwork, Felicitas Aga.

Contemporary Home Office & Library by Johnny Grey Studios.

Johnny gray Studios.

regional office down the hall, next to the glass doors and under the end of the run skylight, so lovely and light.

Johnny designed table, made of maple with walnut legs. Felicitas Aga artist designed rug, made by Veedon Fleece at a factory in Nepal.

"We want to keep this area is quite low, because we already have a lot going on," said Johnny, 'but still very friendly to use. "

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Kitchen: Kitchen Tours 2014

Kitchen: Kitchen Tours 2014 Popular Christmas period offers some much needed time and space for reflection, so the perfect opportunity to look back at the highlights of the past year. Here are five popular kitchen tour at Houzz in 2014 to revisit and enjoy again.

Blakes London

A fresh take on the Shaker style classic
semidetached Victorian house in southwest London extended and renovated by Jamie Blake Blakes London. design is a modern take on the classic Shaker style, featuring more detailed panels and curved edges.

scheme of gray and white cool and contemporary, and stainless steel appliances and a side chair Eames DSR gives a slight edge industry.

Blakes London

unit is made of poplar and painted Pavilion Gray by Farrow & Ball. white quartz worktop is called Cimstone.

The rooms are not only stylish, but very practical, too. It has a large dining table and comfortable seating area, so many dinner parties can be enjoyed with friends and family.

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Studio 3 kitchen

A classic design to stand the test of time
in this comprehensive 1920 home in Hertfordshire, Jeremy Friendship of Studio 3 kitchen made kitchen would not clash with the architectural style of the rest of the house.

To make enough storage without it looking messy or large, Jeremy chose to wall floor to ceiling cabinets, with a preparation island and separate areas.

Studio 3 kitchen

in ash -abu rich and oak, the kitchen is warm and smooth, but not without character. It was obvious why it is a favorite among Houzz users this year.

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Stephen Graver Ltd

a calming Cornish kitchen with echoes of the sea
the wooden house on the beach needed a kitchen that really could be the heart of the house, and fits in perfectly with its surroundings. Kitchen designer from Stephen Stephen Graver Graver Ltd chose white with blue accents to bring coastal vibe.

The burnt oak wood floors add warmth to the room - both aesthetically and physically with underfloor heating - while the blue kept fresh look, with a nod to New England style.

Stephen Graver Ltd

An impressive , a double-wide island houses a variety of practical tools, and provide a space for people to gather while meal being prepared. Black kitchen table, in Cornish slate, splitting the room is good, giving visual clarity and bind to the landscape.

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bulthaup by Kitchen Architecture

a slick, modern design in the room period
Located in the extension of Victoria from the pastor of the 17th century in Oxford, this kitchen juxtaposes modernity and tradition in a way conscious yet creative.

Instead of trying to blend into the architectural style kitchen vicarage, a designer kitchen from Bulthaup by Marcus Watkins Architecture Kitchen choose not to create something new and unabashedly contemporary.

bulthaup by Kitchen Architecture

Floor to-ceiling cabinets aluminum on both sides of the stone fireplace offers an interesting contrast of materials. A large kaolin (off-white) laminates island echoed by a row of hanging lights, while the cantilevered walnut breakfast bar complements the walnut herringbone floor.

The result is a sleek and very contemporary kitchen which departs from the traditional environment in harmony and inventive.

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Roundhouse

A design-led space suitable for family life
In this house, the kitchen designer Jane Powell of Roundhouse wanted to create something contemporary but warm; a kitchen that will reflect the personality of the family who lived there.

brief was to create something functional that has the feel of the industry but also very relaxed and friendly. Matt lacquer cabinets in Farrow & Ball Downpipe combine with wood, Corian, stainless steel and brick surfaces to create a look that nods with industrial style while remaining comfortable and inviting.

Roundhouse

great room and plan open, with a comfortable seating area and a spacious dining room in the glass extensions, as well as the kitchen.

clever use of space, with the island helping to create clear zones in the vast space. The room is stylish without being overdone, and wood and gray scheme is beautifully lit with natural light flooding in from the extension.

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Kitchen Planning: 10 Ways to Maximize Small Space

Kitchen Planning: 10 Ways to Maximize Small Space Although you may dream of becoming the proud owner of a spacious kitchen with space for a cooker and a large variety of American-style refrigerator, reality may be something a little more compact. But fear not - while the giant equipment may need to cross on your wish list, if you have a postage stamp-sized square corridor or super skinny to play with, it does not mean the kitchen stylish and ultra-functional can not be yours.

Inspired by the ideas of a compact kitchen but cool and collected. From the sleek, all-white minimalist design to a warm space that mixes colors and wood, this is a small kitchen will surely give their larger cousins run for their money. And remember, less space means less cleaning. Ticks.

Contemporary Kitchen by Cream & Black Interior Design

Light your space Cream & Black Design Interior
Good lighting is very important in a small kitchen. Even if the benefits of mass space natural daylight thanks to the large windows, glass doors and skylights, it's important they feel illuminated after dark.

Plan-efficient lighting scheme from the start, including the targeted task lighting over the zone, where the cutting and cooking takes as much exposure as possible to work. Do not forget lighting, too, where a pendant ceiling and wall washers - and even colorful lighting plinth -. Will add a sense of the mood and atmosphere of this multifunctional space

Glenvale Kitchens

Utilizing every corner of
major key to success compact kitchen storage. Utilizing every nook and cranny with clever designs such as drawer dodgy angle, which is much more efficient and ergonomic than if you had to rummage around in the back of a dark closet.

kitchen retailer, architect or interior designer should be up to speed with all the latest developments storage, but it's a good idea to make a complete list of what you want to store in your kitchen, so everything gets home.

Mowlem & Co

Now you see it ...

Mowlem & Co

... now you do not
open-plan living demands a fresh eye on how to configure your space, especially in compact apartments and studio flats. One solution is to commission a 'hideaway kitchen' disguised as a set dresser, opened to reveal a fully working cooking and prepping the area as and when required.

pocket doors slide-and-hide is a boon here, as they slot into a narrow niche between units, completely out of sight. And do not be afraid to play around with colors -. Slash red behind this door refreshingly unexpected

Susie Hammond Design

Try the classic look
Galley kitchen does not have to be completely white, especially as it is blessed with plenty of natural light and high, pitched ceiling. Mostly white scheme has been cleverly given the mass of personality with a mixture of Shaker-style units in a blue-gray pallor, rustic stone mosaic tiles and even a variety of black cooker placed neatly into the fireplace.

Add as many windows as possible to a compact space you - like this room shows, natural light can work wonders

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TLA Studio aka Trevor Lahiff Architects

White was
the space skinny is compact, it is wise to plump for all-over pure white on everything from cupboards and worktops to wall and floor to sleek, uninterrupted view.

Maximize every inch - horizontally and vertically - with cabinets stretching up to the ceiling and in every corner. Also consider doing away with the handle protruding into valuable space and, before you know it, slick, smooth-running the kitchen will be yours.

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Maxwell & Company Architects

Maximizing the shape-L
There is much to learn from the simple, the kitchen is L-shaped, which may be low on space, but makes up for it in terms of style , An inviting space to squeeze in a decent amount of storage, fits in a freestanding fridge-freezer and even managed to work in a small perch to eat, thanks to a long worktop. Metro on the far wall tiles add a texture that catches the eye through the space, help to feel less elongated.

Element Studios

Try rows of shelves
even though you may be tempted to cram as much storage as possible with wall-to-wall above the head of the closet, sometimes it's better to go for a row of open shelves that will create a sense of movement and space, especially if you have a decent amount of base cabinets.

Look at how fresh and roomy compact, U-shaped kitchen is emerging, with slender steel unit on the bottom and a pile of neatly stacked bowls, dishes and cooking utensils resting on shelves strong walls. shiny metal and clean white surfaces works well, and if you do not have a curtain or blind for privacy, doing away with window treatments altogether for fuss-free space, full of light.

Smartstyle Interiors

consider corner sink
you might think the best place to fit the sink is in the center of the worktop run, often under the window, but it does not always happen for a small kitchen. In fact, fitting the sink into a corner is a brilliant alternative, as it uses often unused areas and free up valuable shelf space in the vicinity. In this way, also, the head of the faucet and lever will not interfere when you open and close the window.

Marco Joe Fazio, LBIPP

Look smart racking
Magic corner cupboard, as it is known in industrial kitchens, is another boon for the corner room redundant and can create extra storage is very important in a small kitchen. The internal racking clever pull out completely, which allows you to access in seconds everything stored in it. That's an extra set of shelves can make the difference between a messy kitchen and quiet, space ordered.

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Icon Interiors Ltd

Streamline your space
Although you might hanker after a big, wonderful variety cooker, small kitchen is not the right place to go out all the hard-working tools. Keeping slick, streamlined edges with a ceramic or induction hob flush-fitting (easy to keep clean, too), built-in cooker, and dishwasher and laundry equipment neatly hidden behind closet doors matching.

Here, even the extractor fan disguised in a unit above the head, while the angle of the drum shutter (with a metal door roll-up) is a boon to hide kettle, toaster and coffee machine to keep the workbench quiet clear.

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Kitchen Planning: How - and why - to commission a Bespoke kitchens

Kitchen Planning: How - and why - to commission a Bespoke kitchens When the word 'bespoke' is used to describe the kitchen, referring to the one that has been designed and handmade from scratch, maximizing space available. "To use an analogy sewing, kitchen bespoke like a bespoke suit - made to fit any size and shape of the individual," said Jamie Telford from the Roundhouse. Added to that, want a list of everyone who covered - kitchen bespoke built around how you like to work than you have to adapt your ideas to solutions off-the-shelf.

Furthermore, means bespoke get exactly the look you want. "There is a large number of finishes, materials, colors, fixtures and style, "added Jamie. Confidential kitchen bespoke successfully collaborate with an established company with a proven reputation. But before you decide, check expert tips.

professional advice from:
Charlie Borthwick of Cue & Co of London
Jamie Telford from Roundhouse Design
Debbie Bowden from Barnes of Ashburton

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benefits bespoke
While the kitchen bespoke is a serious investment when compared with solutions off-the-shelf, the weakness of the latter is that it has not been designed with you or your space in mind. "It's generic," one size fits all "approach is rarely generate customers are completely satisfied, because compromises always have to be made," said Debbie Bowden.

your kitchen is also on call every day and have to stand up to the rigors of daily use. 'By spending more than the kitchen bespoke, you'll get one that's built to last rather than one that needs treatment after a few years, "added Jamie Telford.

Colin Cadle Photography

What made-to-measure means
A main benefits from the kitchen is designed around you is that you can specify non-standard dimensions or detail you want. you could, for example, ask for greatness, unit island curved to fit the kitchen tough shape but busy; you may ask finished worktop unusual and how to hide the equipment small so they do not clutter it; or you could ask for a deposit bespoke to be slid under a sloping ceiling you.

Maybe it was the kitchen for the tall or short, or which need to be accessible by a person with disability. Perhaps you are ready in the room with serious eco credentials, using wood from sustainable sources. Your closet will usually handmade locally, which can also be a draw, as well as the guarantee of quality workmanship.

Barnes of Ashburton Ltd.

You even brief your designer to build a dog bed into one of your units -. or something quirkier

Cue & Co of London

consider a semi-bespoke
If the idea of starting from a blank sheet is very much, look for a company kitchen established using the existing range as a basis for kitchens booked first. While this range is not strictly bespoke, furniture was built to order and tailored to fit your space and lifestyle.

'Most clients need some inspiration and some kinds of boundaries, the design used for kitchen design their ideal, "said Charlie Borthwick." While a person may end up with a kitchen that is similar to you, through the use of color , materials and finishes, you can create something different, so it is unlikely there will be something identical. '

Increation

Find inspiration
'initially, it is better to go online and look at sites like Houzz to help you determine the style you want to go to, "said Charlie. Start building mood boards and soon you will see certain recurring themes come to the fore. It will be the base for your new kitchen.

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Stoneham kitchen

who rent
Select an established company with a reputation for handcrafted joinery - the basis of your new kitchen - , and one that is ready to listen ' Recommendations from friends are priceless, but without them, ask the company the kitchen if you can go to see some of their previous projects; they are usually more than happy to arrange this, 'suggests Debbie. You can also read reviews and ask the professionals through their profile on Houzz.

'Use the opportunity not only to see the quality of the fit, but for the quiz homeowners. How well does the company respond to the problem and what aftercare services they like? Is the kitchen fitters make a lot of mess and they do not give a skip? This is an important issue that can be ignored at the design stage, "he added.

Roundhouse

Build your short
Visiting the various showrooms will further help you to identify the company you want to work with. 'Bring board your mood, "says Debbie. 'A good designer will be able to interpret and define what is important to customers. Request a meeting in your home so that designers can get to know and better understand shorter style. "

Artichoke

Do not be afraid to ask ...
Always ask lots of questions, emphasizing Charlie. 'Thoroughly examine the materials the company uses and find out why the teams prefer some over others materials . Ask what makes the company stand out and what puts the design emphasis on. '

Cue & Co of London

... or answer questions
As you chat , designer kitchen will always want to build up a picture of you and your family to create your dream kitchen. "Do not be surprised if you are asked about your lifestyle," said Charlie. "It may seem unnecessary, but the designers love to see the whole picture."

Devol kitchen

Go prepared
Prepare a wish list for your kitchen designer very helpful, suggesting Charlie. 'For example, if you have special requirements that have to deal with? This can be anything from a solution storage space through color and finish. The more experience and information that you take for a better meeting. "If the meeting is not in your home, taking photographs and dimensions of space, too.

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Davonport

cost
A bespoke kitchen can start anything from around £ 18,000 to £ 35,000 - and obviously could go up dramatically, into the hundreds of thousands, if you have a long list of requirements very specific and expensive finishes.

Jamie recommend to always have a clear budget in mind from the outset. 'Be candid and upfront about it, "he concluded.

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Kitchen Ideas 2016

Kitchen Ideas: Advantages of Going Freestyle and freestanding

Kitchen of the Week: Curves and Character in London Family Home

Kitchen: Kitchen Tours 2014

Kitchen Planning: 10 Ways to Maximize Small Space

Kitchen Planning: How - and why - to commission a Bespoke kitchens

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