"The O'Grady wants to create a taste that much better than the flow through the space, with light, bright feel," said Sawyer.
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who lives here Sam O'Grady, an interior designer in Design Oliver Bea, her husband, Ryan, plus a daughter 10 years old and 7 years old
Location Wandsworth, London
Size 5.5mx 9m; part of Victorian semi-detached house
Kitchen designer Barry Sawyer of Brayer Design
who lives here Sam O'Grady, an interior designer in Design Oliver Bea, her husband, Ryan, plus a daughter 10 years old and 7 years old
Location Wandsworth, London
Size 5.5mx 9m; part of Victorian semi-detached house
Kitchen designer Barry Sawyer of Brayer Design
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original kitchen in the same location on the ground floor of the house, but layout is very different. Owners have to walk through the dining room to get to it, as in the extension-side home.
"There is a small extension to break down and replaced with a new, larger," said Sawyer. "We are involved with architects and designers, Oliver Bea Design, at an early stage and is able to discuss the interior configuration while the extension is being designed."
wall sliding glass doors allow plenty of light in, and make a connection to the garden. concave glass panel in the floor flooding in the conversion of light into the basement below.
The sliding glass door, IQ Glass.
"There is a small extension to break down and replaced with a new, larger," said Sawyer. "We are involved with architects and designers, Oliver Bea Design, at an early stage and is able to discuss the interior configuration while the extension is being designed."
wall sliding glass doors allow plenty of light in, and make a connection to the garden. concave glass panel in the floor flooding in the conversion of light into the basement below.
The sliding glass door, IQ Glass.
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"is the design concept for the kitchen minimal but functional and practical," said Sawyer. "The main wall symmetrical unit, provides the perfect backdrop for the island." Bespoke design has handleless front door in lacquered matt finish.
The lift-up unit wall flanked by tall cabinet - one is a double wardrobe breakfasts and other home appliances. It neatened off with a frame around the walls of the entire unit.
Wide plank smoked oak engineered wood flooring goes in the same direction with a closet for a neat appearance. "The palette of colors is very soothing and has a real warmth," said the designer.
Smoked Oak engineered flooring, painted Unit Element 7. Silver Double, Zoffany.
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The lift-up unit wall flanked by tall cabinet - one is a double wardrobe breakfasts and other home appliances. It neatened off with a frame around the walls of the entire unit.
Wide plank smoked oak engineered wood flooring goes in the same direction with a closet for a neat appearance. "The palette of colors is very soothing and has a real warmth," said the designer.
Smoked Oak engineered flooring, painted Unit Element 7. Silver Double, Zoffany.
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Unit large islands are important storage features in the kitchen and includes a sink, dishwasher, recycling bins, additional storage and contrasting charcoal oak breakfast bar for casual meals.
"the position and size of the island created a demarcation between a working kitchen and living area of the extension," said Sawyer.
"the position and size of the island created a demarcation between a working kitchen and living area of the extension," said Sawyer.
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Some items were an important part of the brief. "One thing for sure the owners want is a 'breakfast cupboard' with a retractable door," said Sawyer of the features seen on the left here. "The kitchen they previously had one, and they love it."
new double closet breakfast also worked to hide the large vertical steel support (50cm x 25cm) required for the new extension. retractable doors allowing worktop appliances, such as coffee machine and toaster, which will be hidden, but easily accessible.
Charcoal oak has been used in display cabinets echo breakfast bar.
new double closet breakfast also worked to hide the large vertical steel support (50cm x 25cm) required for the new extension. retractable doors allowing worktop appliances, such as coffee machine and toaster, which will be hidden, but easily accessible.
Charcoal oak has been used in display cabinets echo breakfast bar.
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Sawyer also hide behind the oven door is drawn to look very neat. "There is also high, an integrated fridge-freezer on the side," said the designer.
All appliances, Gaggenau.
All appliances, Gaggenau.
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three striking pendant lights add texture and interest to the island unit. Each light shade composed of many individual strands of black oxidized chain, which throw light muted when ignited
Bar stool tin plated pearl imitation leather that is practical and good-looking.
Pendant light, Lighting Tigermoth. Bernard seat bar, Sofa & Chair Company, Finesse Icon Pearl Pewter plated imitation leather by Majilite.
Bar stool tin plated pearl imitation leather that is practical and good-looking.
Pendant light, Lighting Tigermoth. Bernard seat bar, Sofa & Chair Company, Finesse Icon Pearl Pewter plated imitation leather by Majilite.
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The open kitchen is a large room, with a more formal dining area at one end. Large table is a bespoke design, with, over the smoke-dark oak and aged bronze metal frame. It can accommodate up to 10 people.
The painting still life is by artist Jo Barrett.
The dining table, Decorus. Byron dining chairs, Sofa & Chair Company, plated Factory Acier twill rib with Pierre Frey fabrics. Arctic Pear chandeliers, Ochre .
The painting still life is by artist Jo Barrett.
The dining table, Decorus. Byron dining chairs, Sofa & Chair Company, plated Factory Acier twill rib with Pierre Frey fabrics. Arctic Pear chandeliers, Ochre .
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a built- in the closet next to the dining table offers storage of delicate glassware and equipment made cocktails.
"We design and build a drinks cabinet into the recess created by one of the steel supports," said Sawyer. "This is a perfect location, being near the dining table, and we were provided a mirror to the back of the closet to make it feel a little more glam," he added.
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"We design and build a drinks cabinet into the recess created by one of the steel supports," said Sawyer. "This is a perfect location, being near the dining table, and we were provided a mirror to the back of the closet to make it feel a little more glam," he added.
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lean, pure white worktop made of 20mm thick Compac engineered stone, with a profiled edge of shark fin. "This is a wedge-shaped edge that gives very minimal, clean appearance," explains the designer.
This is offset by two panels of marble Calacatta Borghini bookmatched to splashback, to create a luxurious and harmonious design.
extraction Invisible on the stove induction neatly integrated into overhead cabinets.
Induction stove, Gaggenau. Built-in extractor, Gutmann.
This is offset by two panels of marble Calacatta Borghini bookmatched to splashback, to create a luxurious and harmonious design.
extraction Invisible on the stove induction neatly integrated into overhead cabinets.
Induction stove, Gaggenau. Built-in extractor, Gutmann.
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the flush, virtually no theme continues with, stainless steel 700mm-wide, under-mount sink.
Contemporary matt chrome faucet joined boiling water taps for added comfort.
The pale, elegant tone contrasts kitchen with jade plant life and greenery in the garden.
Sink, Barazza. Taps, Vola. Boiling-water tap, Quooker.
Contemporary matt chrome faucet joined boiling water taps for added comfort.
The pale, elegant tone contrasts kitchen with jade plant life and greenery in the garden.
Sink, Barazza. Taps, Vola. Boiling-water tap, Quooker.
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"boot room next door was originally part of the playroom," said Sawyer. "It now includes a large sink, storage shoes under upholstered chairs, coat hooks, wine chiller, freezer high, hidden laundry chute (to a utility room in the basement), plus the high storage is full."
a background of bare brick, made to look like the original rear exterior of the house, is actually a new wall built directly in front of the existing one.
a background of bare brick, made to look like the original rear exterior of the house, is actually a new wall built directly in front of the existing one.
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Sawyer also designed tall, matt lacquer cabinets in the boot room. Shoe storage is a low level in oak charcoal to match the breakfast bar.
Cabinet s painted Silver Double, Zoffany. Wine cooler, Caple.
Cabinet s painted Silver Double, Zoffany. Wine cooler, Caple.
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simple, classic look inside the house continues into the garden, where the large format porcelain slabs create a backdrop for comfortable outdoor sofas and chairs.
The chair combines aluminum frames with braided polyester sleeve and back. Aluminum coffee table with a hammered finish top is from the same range.
Bitta garden furniture, Kettal.
The chair combines aluminum frames with braided polyester sleeve and back. Aluminum coffee table with a hammered finish top is from the same range.
Bitta garden furniture, Kettal.
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contemporary extension contrasts beautifully with classic Victorian architecture.
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