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Photography: Gareth Gardner
Kitchen Overview
who lives here a family of six
Location North London
Size 8m x 5.75m
Architects Chris Jones of Jones Associates Architects
one of the biggest changes to home is a great extension to the rear and side of the property, creating space for large, open-kitchen restaurant, complete with a spacious utility room.
Kitchen Overview
who lives here a family of six
Location North London
Size 8m x 5.75m
Architects Chris Jones of Jones Associates Architects
one of the biggest changes to home is a great extension to the rear and side of the property, creating space for large, open-kitchen restaurant, complete with a spacious utility room.
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Chris, the main architect of the project, dismantle the existing garage (to the left in this photo) to create a well-appointed kitchen space. "We had to dig down quite a lot to get the floor level throughout, and installing a large concrete retaining wall to hold the door front garden, too," he explained.
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architects have very good working relationship with the owner. "They want to be modern, but without being too clinical or shiny," he said. "They like the muted colors and wood pared-down, and wanted something subtle combination of different textures. 'Mixed hardwood floors, basalt paving and Secto pendant lamps classic brings a breadth texture client after.
Secto pendant lamp, John Lewis. The walls are painted a strong White, Farrow & Ball.
Secto pendant lamp, John Lewis. The walls are painted a strong White, Farrow & Ball.
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in the open space of the previously separate dining room, kitchen, garage and even gardener, Chris created a spacious and light-filled communal space that could fit the whole family comfortable and allow parents to host a dinner party.
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families who are interested in has a look that is clean, smooth and tidy in the kitchen, with a complete flush, handleless doors and plenty of storage to hide their cooking kit.
The carcasses are from Ikea, with bespoke MDF doors painted in gray special mix. 'The door has a slight curve at the rear edge of the top to allow them to be opened easily, "said Chris. To the top and full-length closet, detail pools fingers running vertically for easy access.
Behind the sink is a small window. 'I was careful to position windows at the same level as the work table so that there is a generous, area facing south where families can grow herbs, "Chris explained.
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The carcasses are from Ikea, with bespoke MDF doors painted in gray special mix. 'The door has a slight curve at the rear edge of the top to allow them to be opened easily, "said Chris. To the top and full-length closet, detail pools fingers running vertically for easy access.
Behind the sink is a small window. 'I was careful to position windows at the same level as the work table so that there is a generous, area facing south where families can grow herbs, "Chris explained.
Explore 8 scheme contemporary kitchen
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kitchen space bounded by a large island. "the owner wanted, work areas are nice, large, clear without the equipment. It's very friendly, and means the children can sit on the other side while the family baking together or, alternatively, the guests can gather around the island with a drink while the couple cooks. 'Worktop is Caesarstone in Snow.
column represent the original home corner, and supporting rooms above. extension involved major structural work. 'There are about 50 pieces of steel holding it, "Chris said." We're quite adventurous in terms of structure, and work very closely with structural engineers. "
oven, microwave, hob and extractor fan, Miele. sinks, Franke, tap, Grohe.
column represent the original home corner, and supporting rooms above. extension involved major structural work. 'There are about 50 pieces of steel holding it, "Chris said." We're quite adventurous in terms of structure, and work very closely with structural engineers. "
oven, microwave, hob and extractor fan, Miele. sinks, Franke, tap, Grohe.
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All lines in the room was well thought out. this angle shows how stove aligned with skylights, which in turn corresponds to the edge of the paving basalt.
paving runs almost seamlessly from the kitchen to the patio. " We want to blur the distinction between inside and outside, and link patio to an area within the room, "said Chris.
the sliding door, IQ Glass. Basalt floor, Mandarin Stone. CH25 chair by Hans J Wegner, Scandium.
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paving runs almost seamlessly from the kitchen to the patio. " We want to blur the distinction between inside and outside, and link patio to an area within the room, "said Chris.
the sliding door, IQ Glass. Basalt floor, Mandarin Stone. CH25 chair by Hans J Wegner, Scandium.
Read the expert guide to the kitchen floor
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A pocket door separates the communal kitchen of a restaurant-lounge. "It is almost always open, with rooms that flow into one another, but if the owners want to have a quiet dinner, they can slide in to close the space," said Chris.
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A space large utility flows in from the kitchen, accessed through the door right behind the kitchen island. The space is very similar to the kitchen, with a neat, handleless closet provides plenty of extra storage space for when the family had company. 'They are chefs sharp and sometimes entertain a lot of people, so it worked out very well have a room separate utility, "said Chris.
With a large family, two washers and dryers are also a must.
washer and dryer, Miele, sinks, Franke, tap, Grohe.
With a large family, two washers and dryers are also a must.
washer and dryer, Miele, sinks, Franke, tap, Grohe.
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With a large family, it is important there is plenty of storage. "They do not want any mess," said Chris, another bank high cabinet full standing opposite depending on the area and houses everything from shoes to a hot water cylinder.
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Light is an important part of the design, both natural and artificial. The kitchen has two skylights, and in each small shelf with recessed lighting LED Strip around. 'Lights Roof tends to be rather dark and horrible at night, but you can turn them and make a sort of halo on the glass, "Chris said." They even illuminate the wall on the first floor.'
LED lighting under the wall cabinets illuminate worktops and spotlights hidden around the room provide a good level of general light, pendant secto over the island and dining table in various forms add interest to the lighting scheme and the details for the room.
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LED lighting under the wall cabinets illuminate worktops and spotlights hidden around the room provide a good level of general light, pendant secto over the island and dining table in various forms add interest to the lighting scheme and the details for the room.
Get tips on lighting your kitchen for maximum impact
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Chris also takes care of hard landscaping, build a patio with basalt paving that extends part way into the house. An extensive set of steps leading to the garden. "We have to dig up the area to create space to the terrace, and then build up the steps to the level of grass-major, "he said. A projecting zinc canopy shades the dining room area out of direct sunlight that hard." It gives the feeling of a little monastery, creating a covered walkway when the doors open, "he said.
zinc roof on either side, above the kitchen and sitting room, two green roofs with sedum provide a beautiful view out of the first floor bedrooms.
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zinc roof on either side, above the kitchen and sitting room, two green roofs with sedum provide a beautiful view out of the first floor bedrooms.
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