Charlotte contacted Jeremy following a recommendation from a friend and gave him the simplest of briefs: to maximize the use of space in the new extension and create a kitchen that would blend easily with the rest of the house." Charlotte wants a kitchen that will survive in the test of time and not look out of place as you move through to the older part of the house, "said Jeremy.
The result is calming scheme in a muted palette of soft gray and white, with enough space to accommodate a growing family. "It's very much the heart of the home," said Jeremy. "And it sits perfectly balanced between contemporary and traditional, so it will never date."
Kitchen Overview
Who lives here Charlotte, her husband and their two children
Location Hertford, Hertfordshire
Designer Jeremy Friendship in Studio 3 kitchen
Size 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Studio 3 kitchen
Charlotte wanted plenty of storage space without the overhead of 'heavy' closet. "It was important to preserve spacious and airy in the kitchen, so we've integrated the closet floor to ceiling to the back wall," said Jeremy. "It's elegant and is a great solution for keeping clutter hidden."
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The, high light colored units blend seamlessly into the wall, increasing the sense of light and space in the room. When it comes to the kitchen layout, Jeremy tore the rule book and introducing dedicated work zones. 'I used to chef many years ago, so I tend not to work with traditional kitchen triangle. I prefer to work with prepping, cooking and cleaning zones for fluid approach to space. "
Studio 3 kitchen
' If you will have a kitchen island, then I believe you should flaunt it and be proud, "said Jeremy. 'The gray color is punchy but it is very easy to live with -. Gray has a nice run mode current 'Jeremy painted island and units in Little Greene Dark Lead, and used French gray Mid on high cabinets on the back wall. Elegant wooden bench is from Hee Welling and Hay.
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reason more likely to work an island in your schema
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"We are limited by the size of the quartz slabs of stone when it comes to designing the island," said Jeremy. As it was, a double-sized unit of the house plenty of storage for equipment, as well as the five rings Caple hob. an extractor fan Westin integrated into the ceiling had been painted the same color as the unit and almost invisible. 'fans actually installed outside the building, which means it's also very quiet, "said Jeremy.
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Jeremy juxtaposed with thick gray oak unit with richly textured at the breakfast bar next door. "It's a wonderful contrast and give the scheme more depth," he explained.
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Hidden the fine, clean lines of calming schemes are a number of hidden mod-cons. "We wanted to keep the look neat, but there is everything you would expect to find in a kitchen is very modern - you can not always see it" said Jeremy. In this image, the power system EVOline Port extends from the worktop, which fits snugly away when not in use.
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tile floor Porcelain glimmer with reflected light from floor to ceiling and provides a durable surface, scratch-proof in accordance with the busy family. 'Floor pale contrasts beautifully with the unit thick gray, "said Jeremy.' Stop the display becomes too oppressive."
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"This kitchen is very practical," said Jeremy. "Charlotte is not a lot of entertaining, so we've given him plenty of worktop space for prepping. ' Solid oak dovetailed drawers with stainless steel handle simple instructions on Jeremy passion for lasting quality. 'I usually tend to steer clients toward keeping their kitchen pretty neutral, "he said." A quality kitchen is an investment, so it's important to not be influenced by fashion. "
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'Charlotte and I spent a lot of time discussing lighting. Then one day we were rolling through the internet and hit upon this. I knew they would be perfect, "recalled Jeremy. Pendant glass and tradition adds a touch of industrial chic without overpowering the scheme.
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Jeremy used maple wood solid for kitchen cabinets. "This is a beautiful wood to work with, "he explained." When it was painted, you get the end of a very smooth, as opposed to oak, where wheat tend to look through the paint. "
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Open the cupboard next to the stove is finished in oak for lifting scheme neutral. 'Light colors tend to dominate the room, so I want to bring back a bit of warmth, "said Jeremy. Soft lighting in niches emphasize yellow tones in the wood heating.
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Two oven KUPPERSBUSCH provide Charlotte with plenty of shelf space for cooking during busy dinner party. "It's very much space to entertain, so the two single oven natural solutions. Double oven is not very efficient," said Jeremy.
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'In summer, it became an indoor / outdoor space is beautiful, "said Jeremy." Charlotte wants to flood the kitchen with natural light, thus opening the rear of the house was the best solution. "the line is simple on the table John Lewis complementary schemes kitchen unfussy, while Calligaris Jam dining chairs s to add a touch of bright colors.
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