'The Morgans have a very clear idea about the style of the kitchen they want, but are not sure how best to plan the layout, "said the designer kitchen Ceri Hill of Chalkhouse Interiors, who worked with the family in their new space." We are involved at the start of the building project, so we were able to make suggestions on the best layout for the building, suggesting the existing windows winding-up and how to make best use of space to create a kitchen that is perfect for their lifestyle. "
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Who lives here Ryland and Louise Morgan and two young children they
Location Cardiff, Wales
property A home in 1940 apart
Size 5m x 3.6m (kitchen area)
Designer Ceri Hill of Chalkhouse Interiors
'kitchen there was a contemporary gloss white design with granite worktops all round, so not everyone will choose to change it , "Hill said. "But the style is too contemporary for the rest of the house, which features beautiful period glass windows throughout."
Location Cardiff, Wales
property A home in 1940 apart
Size 5m x 3.6m (kitchen area)
Designer Ceri Hill of Chalkhouse Interiors
'kitchen there was a contemporary gloss white design with granite worktops all round, so not everyone will choose to change it , "Hill said. "But the style is too contemporary for the rest of the house, which features beautiful period glass windows throughout."
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new kitchen door Shaker classic handmade from wood called tulip, selected for strength and grains are tender, and that gives a very smooth paint finish.
"The paint has a white appearance, but with grayish, tinge putty was never naked," said Hill. "The nickel polished handles add a touch of shine, but the nickel had a tinge of silver with a little gold in it, so it is not visible as a contemporary chrome handle will be in such style classic door. "
The shelf above the sink frame design perfectly and provides space to display decorative items.
Handle, Hafele. Belfast sink, Villeroy & Boch. Phoenician in chrome mixer tap, Perrin & Rowe. painted kitchen units Cornforth White Farrow & Ball.
"The paint has a white appearance, but with grayish, tinge putty was never naked," said Hill. "The nickel polished handles add a touch of shine, but the nickel had a tinge of silver with a little gold in it, so it is not visible as a contemporary chrome handle will be in such style classic door. "
The shelf above the sink frame design perfectly and provides space to display decorative items.
Handle, Hafele. Belfast sink, Villeroy & Boch. Phoenician in chrome mixer tap, Perrin & Rowe. painted kitchen units Cornforth White Farrow & Ball.
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the whole room is L-shaped open space with a dining room that leads to the right of the kitchen.
plank oak engineered flooring brings a warm atmosphere to the room.
Flooring, Ted Todd.
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plank oak engineered flooring brings a warm atmosphere to the room.
Flooring, Ted Todd.
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'design concept is to create a space that is very simple with clean lines, with a stove range and features a canopy as a major focal point when you enter the room, "said Hill.
' Having a high unit together -Same, the rest of the space can be kept open and free of the closet, in addition, a small glass display cabinets, which add interest, left Belfast sink, 'added Hill.
' I like symmetry, and feel creates shades harmonious and easier on the eyes if used wisely. "
' Having a high unit together -Same, the rest of the space can be kept open and free of the closet, in addition, a small glass display cabinets, which add interest, left Belfast sink, 'added Hill.
' I like symmetry, and feel creates shades harmonious and easier on the eyes if used wisely. "
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A collection of mix-and-match different worktop material to add texture and color, and very practical.
Marble-effect quartz surfaces are used around the edges, which is very hard and keep the color scheme of pale yet attractive.
'clients will initially have Carrara Massa worktops quartz whole, but as the island was used as a casual meal for the children, I was introduced timber here will create a more comfortable place to sit, "says Hill . "it also provides more than furniture feels when viewed from the living room, which is directly behind it."
Carrara Massa worktops quartz, Beltrami, Oak worktops, Wex Trade. Professional 100 range cooker, Rangemaster. Extractor fan, Neff.
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Marble-effect quartz surfaces are used around the edges, which is very hard and keep the color scheme of pale yet attractive.
'clients will initially have Carrara Massa worktops quartz whole, but as the island was used as a casual meal for the children, I was introduced timber here will create a more comfortable place to sit, "says Hill . "it also provides more than furniture feels when viewed from the living room, which is directly behind it."
Carrara Massa worktops quartz, Beltrami, Oak worktops, Wex Trade. Professional 100 range cooker, Rangemaster. Extractor fan, Neff.
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island's central include relaxing seating area and open shelves for decorative appearance.
'The building work was part of the lengthiest of this project, but it gave us time to fix the kitchen layout and specifications of the client, "says Hill. "This is one of our hand-made kitchen, so everything is made in our workshop and then hand-painted on the site."
Cobb rise and fall pendant lamp, Original BTC.
'The building work was part of the lengthiest of this project, but it gave us time to fix the kitchen layout and specifications of the client, "says Hill. "This is one of our hand-made kitchen, so everything is made in our workshop and then hand-painted on the site."
Cobb rise and fall pendant lamp, Original BTC.
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'family has good quality appliances Miele already, they are interested in reusing, and we discreetly mounted refrigerator-freezer in a closet new high, "said Hill.
Unit other high covering the larder and a broom closet , as a space in an area of limited utility.
Originals seat bar, Ercol.
Unit other high covering the larder and a broom closet , as a space in an area of limited utility.
Originals seat bar, Ercol.
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combination microwave oven is installed in the unit of the island opposite the sink, so it is neatly hidden from view.
"Clients do not want no electric sockets to damage the work surface of the island, so we fitted socket neatly at the end, facing the stove, "said Hill. "This means they are out of sight, but still useful."
"Clients do not want no electric sockets to damage the work surface of the island, so we fitted socket neatly at the end, facing the stove, "said Hill. "This means they are out of sight, but still useful."
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chandelier highlights island and equipped with carefully positioned recessed LED spotlights, creating layered lighting effects which guarantee a room beautifully lit day and night.
'element of my favorite is the open area of the kitchen without wall units, "Hill said." Sometimes, less is more, and avoid the temptation to fill every area with cabinets for storage certainly paid off here. "
'element of my favorite is the open area of the kitchen without wall units, "Hill said." Sometimes, less is more, and avoid the temptation to fill every area with cabinets for storage certainly paid off here. "
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"We designed the island's includes a side on the side of the living room, to the left of the kitchen, along with a detailed Shaker panel to add interest and a feeling of solidity, "said Hill.
'On the working side of the island we stuck to using the pedestal, which is easier when cooking preparation as skirting likely to be kicked, because stand outside the cabinet. "
Metro tiles, walls and floors.
'On the working side of the island we stuck to using the pedestal, which is easier when cooking preparation as skirting likely to be kicked, because stand outside the cabinet. "
Metro tiles, walls and floors.
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the double-door larder unit with interior oak-veneer is the perfect place to store packages, spices and dry goods, as well as gadgets and equipment .
'I want to use larder unit in every kitchen if possible, "said Hill. "We have one in our own home and appreciate the fact that all of our food is in one location. I also want to enter the electrical sockets in it where possible, so that the client can keep small appliances, such as toasters, installed and ready for use."
'I want to use larder unit in every kitchen if possible, "said Hill. "We have one in our own home and appreciate the fact that all of our food is in one location. I also want to enter the electrical sockets in it where possible, so that the client can keep small appliances, such as toasters, installed and ready for use."
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A utility room leads from the living room. It was furnished with Shaker-style matching unit to feel smooth and have a tough, practical iroko worktops.
'This area also houses the washing machine and tumble drier along with a dishwasher, "Hill said." It's pretty, intricate tight space, measuring just 3.8mx 1.7m, but the end result is very neat and easy to use. "
Belfast sink, Caple.
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'This area also houses the washing machine and tumble drier along with a dishwasher, "Hill said." It's pretty, intricate tight space, measuring just 3.8mx 1.7m, but the end result is very neat and easy to use. "
Belfast sink, Caple.
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