Our clients were planning a large extension to their imposing Edwardian property. They were keen to introduce a modern element to the project while remaining empathetic to the character of their home.

Our first meeting took place in the clients’ home on a bright Sunday morning some time before building work commenced. We learned they were busy professional people who loved entertaining and that the extension would become the heart of their home, often on display to visiting friends and family.

We saw the potential for a most gorgeous space; with the kitchen stepping down to a more informal living area, through a wall of bi-folding glass doors to the garden beyond.

We agreed that the island should be the focal point; almost furniture-like, with presence and a sense of place that was in keeping with the home’s era.

Our clients were happy to make significant financial investment where required, but also to reduce costs where this didn’t impact on the overall aesthetic or functionality.

We suggested a painted timber in-frame door for the the island and hob run, and cost-effective standard door for units not on display.

We designed a contrasting modern j-pull door for the bank of tall units, but created harmony by ensuring door edge profiles and sheen levels complemented the traditional door sets.

We built the tall bank of appliance and storage units into a plastered stud frame so they ‘disappeared’ into the wall.

The tall larders conceal internal drawers and shelves that have been sized and located precisely to the client’s specification. The heights of the bespoke j-pull doors were particularly important to the client, who is petite.