Stephen answered the desire of owners to the scheme rustic yet contemporary by introducing lots of textures and luminous marble surfaces in a color palette of soft cream and white." We also opened the rear wall - added a run from the French windows - to create an additional source of light and increase the sense of the flow between the spaces inside and outside the room, "he explained. Generous hidden storage and sleek fixtures and fittings give the nod to the minimalist design, while reclaimed limestone floors and stone fireplaces - found in France - attractive rear view, adds a dash of rustic charm with lots of character.
Room Overview
who lives here A a family with three boys
Location Malmesbury, Wiltshire
Date built the mid-19th century
Designer Stephen Graver in Stephen Graver Ltd
Size 50 sq m
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"We have tremendous room to work with, but we would like to keep it as neat as possible, 'explains Stephen. 'The key to creating, looked clean open is to build in a lot of storage, but the owner did not want to appear too obvious. "
Stephen answered this demand with a panel of smooth hide large closets along one side of the wall, which blend in with the base unit." It's all very discreet, but inside there is a floor to ceiling storage space, another sink and faucet hot water, tea and coffee station, and a second oven. It is very functional without looking too busy. "
Stephen answered this demand with a panel of smooth hide large closets along one side of the wall, which blend in with the base unit." It's all very discreet, but inside there is a floor to ceiling storage space, another sink and faucet hot water, tea and coffee station, and a second oven. It is very functional without looking too busy. "
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Reclamation floor tiles limestone imported from France and is the key to maintaining a home feel. "This is an old building, and while the rest of the kitchen have felt a little minimalist to the floor adds depth and rustic charm to the scheme stated peeled back," said Stephen .
Views ugly proceed to the dining room with the addition of a stone fireplace and surround (also on page reclamation France), while the island was designed with practicality in mind. "the family was busy, but they still want the room to look stylish, "said Stephen." We put more storage to one side of the island and two dishwashers, but the shelf is honed Carrara marble adds a note of luxury. "
Ceramic butler sink, Shaws. Chrome bridge tap, Perrin & Rowe.
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Views ugly proceed to the dining room with the addition of a stone fireplace and surround (also on page reclamation France), while the island was designed with practicality in mind. "the family was busy, but they still want the room to look stylish, "said Stephen." We put more storage to one side of the island and two dishwashers, but the shelf is honed Carrara marble adds a note of luxury. "
Ceramic butler sink, Shaws. Chrome bridge tap, Perrin & Rowe.
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a stove Everhot electricity is an option that is more practical than the Aga - and the owner liked the look of it, too - while the square hood adds a contemporary feel, prevent the scheme being too twee.
For wall splashback, two pieces of book-matched from Carrara marble used to create a glamorous look but simple. "This effect is very beautiful, but it does not scream," said Stephen.
Everhot 150, Everhot. Cooker hood, ATAG.
For wall splashback, two pieces of book-matched from Carrara marble used to create a glamorous look but simple. "This effect is very beautiful, but it does not scream," said Stephen.
Everhot 150, Everhot. Cooker hood, ATAG.
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Two large, stainless steel refrigerator-freezer is a practical addition to the edge of an industrial-style. 'The elements of rustic and contemporary very delicate, which is why lean fridge-freezer worked well, "said Stephen.' The elements of different styles work together very harmoniously."
The refrigerator-freezer , Sub-Zero and Wolf.
The refrigerator-freezer , Sub-Zero and Wolf.
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'this space really is the heart of the home, so it's important to hold a family pet dog as well, "said Stephen. for this purpose, a recess widely incorporated into the design of the island a double-wide.' There was a touch of glamor in the kitchen," he said , "but basically, it is a very relaxing space."
To emphasize this, the steel Tolix bar stools fine stainless industry reference-style fridge-freezer, while a cabinet-style house - an old piece of property of the owner of - turned into a TV cabinet. 'Everything that they want or need is at their fingertips, but it can all be stored away to create a sense of calm when needed, "he explained.
Tolix barstool, John Lewis.
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To emphasize this, the steel Tolix bar stools fine stainless industry reference-style fridge-freezer, while a cabinet-style house - an old piece of property of the owner of - turned into a TV cabinet. 'Everything that they want or need is at their fingertips, but it can all be stored away to create a sense of calm when needed, "he explained.
Tolix barstool, John Lewis.
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Bespoke cabinets hard-wearing wooden tulips made in the workshop of Stephen and painted off white to soften the look.
"We added vertical strip of board wood cabinets echo elsewhere in the room, "said Stephen. "It gives enough space to feel comfortable, and add a bit of charm shabby chic."
Cabinets are painted SC487 of Paint & Paper Library.
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"We added vertical strip of board wood cabinets echo elsewhere in the room, "said Stephen. "It gives enough space to feel comfortable, and add a bit of charm shabby chic."
Cabinets are painted SC487 of Paint & Paper Library.
Discover more ways to use wood to peel back, the rustic look of the modern
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Structural beams were replaced with new oak and given a pale wash of neutral palette.
'The home dining table discovered by the owner. They explored the markets and shops of antiques throughout Europe to find pieces for their homes, "he says." It was decent, although - dining table fits perfectly. "
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'The home dining table discovered by the owner. They explored the markets and shops of antiques throughout Europe to find pieces for their homes, "he says." It was decent, although - dining table fits perfectly. "
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