Paul cast an eye design of the garden and into the hallway, too, where he and his team recommended moving the walls and installing storage ramping to assist flow into the house. This attention to the overall space means the kitchen so it was not just a room beautiful, sitting in the back of the house, but fully integrated into the connected, flowing and family-friendly ground floor.
Kitchen Glance
Who lives here Some (he is a designer, he is a personal trainer), and two of their children
Location East Sheen, London
Size 5.5mx 3.4m
Designer Paul Brivati of Kitchen Architecture
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An extension of contemporary behind the house is home to the kitchen . "It's a small space, but not small," said Paul Brivati. ' from the end of the island to the doors measure 1100mm. We can make bigger islands and have less of a gap 00mm between the two, but there was no need. the room is big enough for an island that is truly generous, with sufficient floor space, too. "
Read expert advice on how to plan an extension of the back
Read expert advice on how to plan an extension of the back
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kitchen has a soft feel Scandi. "We s pecified oak floor whitewashed and then mounted an island in the color of the clay and wall units in white, the color of chalk, "said Paul.
Island in clay laminate and units in Kaolin laminate, all Bulthaup various b3, Kitchen Architecture. Oak flooring, AH Peck flooring Contractors.
Island in clay laminate and units in Kaolin laminate, all Bulthaup various b3, Kitchen Architecture. Oak flooring, AH Peck flooring Contractors.
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A walnut table and benches provide a neat structure for the dining room. "Using the bench allows you to push a table near the wall, to create more space to flow," said Paul. ' You can comfortably seat six people at the table and still walk through it. "
Bulthaup walnut table and bench, Kitchen Architecture . CH20 Elbow chair by Hans J Wegner, available from Aram.
Bulthaup walnut table and bench, Kitchen Architecture . CH20 Elbow chair by Hans J Wegner, available from Aram.
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height of the ceiling in the kitchen is 2400mm, but Paul purposely designed cabinets to extend to a height of only 2180mm. "In a small room like this, if you are planning up to the ceiling, he brings the whole room and make it feel smaller," he explained. 'Leave some walls visible on top of the unit makes the room feel a little wider. "
The measurement to consider when planning your kitchen
The measurement to consider when planning your kitchen
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side of the island facing the oven containing drawers for pots, utensils and other kit. "This side of the kitchen work," said Paul, and allows you to face the table while you cook, so hang out. 'island worktop made of Silestone and 10mm thick.' the cutting board has a lip on it which is also 10mm thick, "said Paul. "You can push the board against the worktop and fit snugly, so it is easy to use, but you can still open the drawer."
Worktop, Unsui Silestone. Bulthaup cutting board, Kitchen Architecture.
Worktop, Unsui Silestone. Bulthaup cutting board, Kitchen Architecture.
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this island head on the kitchen work space, but also provides plenty of storage. On the dining side, slim handleless cupboards continue glassware and china. Instead of chunky gas cooker, hob induction of state-of-the-art fitted flush to the inside of the rack. "You can slide the cutting board over it and work there. This means that the hob be part of one large work space," said Paul.
Hob and oven, Gaggenau. Bulthaup extractor fan, Kitchen Architecture.
Hob and oven, Gaggenau. Bulthaup extractor fan, Kitchen Architecture.
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to maintain the wall unit looks neat and unobtrusive, Paul uses laminated calcareous-toned same that the unit is made of for splashback and work desk. A door between the island and the unit slides to reveal a utility room, with washing machine, storage larder and small appliances, including a kettle and toaster.
Bulthaup t aps, Kitchen Architecture.
Bulthaup t aps, Kitchen Architecture.
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with the position of kitchen and dining room in the new extension, the rest of the ground floor could be devoted to the reception room. This ensures a wide aperture and flows throughout the region feel connected, and oak floors throughout give it cohesion.
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