We had already worked with our clients on several projects when they commissioned us to design a working kitchen and a large entertaining kitchen/living area in their new property.

Although they intended to live in the house, it was purchased as an investment, so the design needed to have wider appeal.

We were given a completely blank canvas, but having delivered similar projects in the area, we understood what prospective home-owners would be looking for.

The large space was challenging; super-high ceilings and with direct access from the formal living area that was on a higher level.

The kitchen and entertaining space needed to look fabulous from above and have sufficient interest and depth to draw the eye through the space and towards the garden beyond.

An abundance of natural light gave a very different daytime ambience than at night, so care was needed to ensure the kitchen looked great in natural and artificial lighting.

We created a symmetrical design that is central to the elevated viewing point. There are two main focal features; a ‘floating’ island that acts as a transition from the higher viewing area to ground level, and an attractive hob area. Bespoke burnished brass accents provide continuity and carry the eye over the room.

We built non-standard sized units along the hob run, providing extra deep tall larders and drawers. We constructed the island upon a hidden box plinth with built-in lighting to give it a ‘floating’ effect.

Although the doors were ‘off the shelf’, we commissioned the bespoke metallic accents to achieve a ‘luxe’ high end look.