Kitchen of the Week: A Georgian Villa Advantages spacious kitchen-diner

Kitchen Overview
who lives here couple and two of their children
Location Edinburgh
Size 45 square meters; part of the villa Georgia
Designer Stuart Miller of Kitchen International
employment structure Michael James of Install Elite, Edinburgh
design interior Rough design , Edinburgh

'kitchen is part of the renovation of the clients do for their family home, full of Georgian villa, "says kitchen designer Stuart Miller." the kitchen itself was created by knocking a few extra rooms to the rear of the property into one big, open kitchen, dining and living space. '

Room naturally fall into two different zones: preparation, cooking and casual meal in the main, the 'kitchen' end of the room, and dining and relaxing at the other end, where two large doors , glazed bifold opening out onto the terrace and the garden.

'owner' brief was to homely kitchen is finished to an exceptional standard that is easy to maintain, in contemporary style without sharp edges , "said Miller. ' They also want easy access to storage and socializing area for informal dining and meetings. "

He pointed them towards handleless cupboards Leicht charcoal gray. Unit island is a key feature in the 'working' end of the kitchen: it offers a place for guests to chat while the cook was busy preparing a meal and a fine dividing zone . an important function is positioned within easy reach of one another, with the hob on the end, a large, single bowl sink and dishwasher bank to the right and food storage, refrigeration and equipment all neatly integrated into the walls of floor-to-ceiling, a built in the unit.

The industrial-style bar-stools and a trio of pendant lamps bare-bulb hanging over the island was chosen by the owner to inject a bit of 'steam punk' touch to the overall contemporary feel.

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Each finished last and fittings have been carefully considered and the striking combination of matt charcoal laminate handleless doors and stone quartz worktop pale gray create a balance of easy-on-the-eye.

The warm gray glass splashback another offer, almost no hue from classic gray palette, while washing unexpected pink light under the island thanks to RGB color changing LED Strip. It can be set to a specific color or color sequence depending on time of day, occasion and mood.

Miller has successfully packed in plenty of storage while maintaining an open feel. 'Pull-out drawers are a great way to maximize storage efficiency, and they mean that we do not need to add closet, frank and open feel, "he said.

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Due to the layout of socializing and considered use of materials, kitchen warm and welcoming and very practical.

Storage maximized with many drawers in and pull-out larders, while long, plank wide oak floors engineered practical and stylish. "our biggest challenge is how to maintain a minimalist approach but avoid the temptation to overdesign the closet, "recalls Miller.

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floor to ceiling bifold doors at the end of the dining room opens directly onto the garden. "The expanse of glass helps increase the sense of space," said Miller. This ensures a kitchen roomy, full of light and perfect for family gatherings and get-togethers - any time of year.

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traditional structure villa Georgia has been offset by the door contemporary glass. This is a clever balance of old and new that worked well. Lighting outside means the park can be used at night, too.