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CONTENTS

4What’s New 11Open Space 13 Modern Conveniences

All the latest products and services A Hamptons home gets transformed

House Garden Kitchen & Bath 2021 Publisher Ian Coles Director of Marketing Lissa Fisher Art Director Tim Parker Editorial Contribution Jeremy Deacon, Don Burgess, Peter Backeberg, Annabel Cooper Editorial, Advertising & Distribution: PO Box HM 2032, Hamilton HM HX, Bermuda.

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A home for a busy, sporty family

16Kitchen with a view 24Media Room kitchens and 18Maybe Navy bathrooms 26Best Cohesive Style 20 Recommended Products and 29 Family Kitchen Services 22 Space for the family to spend time together Distinctive colour choice sets the tone

A room for relaxing get-togethers

Latest trends in kitchens and bathrooms

Update to traditional St. George’s home Perfect for indoor, outdoor entertaining

Recommended suppliers of good and services

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WHAT’S NEW

Bed in a box

Outdoor barbecue Sealy’s “Bed-in-a-Box” Mattresses are comfortable, supportive and designed to last for years and years. Compressed for easy delivery, these memory foam mattresses are available with or without innersprings, range from 8” to 12” thick and come with a machine washable cover. All sizes available starting at $399 at BATE’S, 7 Marsh Lane, Devonshire.

Hasco’s new line of outdoor kitchen cabinets, Dekton countertops and Blaze BBQ equipment are a ‘must see’. Hasco Home can design, supply and install everything you need for your outdoor recreation area. Its cabinetry and marine grade stainless steel appliances are high quality and made to withstand Bermuda’s climate. Hasco Home. Tel: 238-0198.

Email: lhassell@hasco.bm. www.hascohome.bm

Exclusive Living

Ductless a/c The latest product from Gree is the Sapphire series, an ultra-high efficiency, smart ductless system that will keep any room comfortable without sacrificing aesthetics. The quiet, unobtrusive design delivers advanced performance with an industry-leading energy efficiency rating of 38 SEER, the ideal choice for your home or office. Available from HVAC Shack Ltd. Tel 234-6227.

Email: hvacshack@coldsnapservices.com. www.hvacbda.com

Exclusive Group of Companies is opening a new location on Front Street in November called Exclusive Living — a one-stop shop for all of your furniture needs for every room in your home. Seasonal items available for Christmas and other holiday events will also be available.

Tel: 238-3331. Email: home@eebermuda.com. www.eebermuda.com

Viking Pools Hasco Home is the supplier of Viking fiberglass pools. It has a huge selection of different shaped pools and spas for you to choose from. There’s sure to be one that fits your lifestyle and budget. Choose from natural stone tile or Ipe decking to complete the look.

Hasco Home. Tel: 238-0198.

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Make Washday Easy Speed Queen washing machines with mechanical homestyle controls are designed for durability and are easy to operate with a multicycle timer knob and automatic washing cycles. BATE’S/ Joshua Bate Trading Bermuda Ltd. Tel: 236-7880. www.bate.bm

Water on the Go Pure Water is manufactured using reverse osmosis followed by distillation. Pure Water is tested daily in house, weekly by an approved local laboratory and annually by a US laboratory.

Pure Water offers home and office delivery and a ‘drive thru’ pick up service. It now offers 24-hour vending of Pure Water and Pure Ice at great prices. The vending machine is easy to use and accepts credit and debit cards only. Bermuda Waterworks 299-7873, 236-1288. purewater@bwl.bm or visit www.bwl.bm

Brilliant Mirrors A new mirror will make any plain and dull area pop. Island Glass Ltd has a brilliant selection of framed mirrors in stock, with a new shipments arriving — just in time for sprucing up for the upcoming holidays. See the collection at 3 Serpentine Rd. Pembroke. Open Mondays to Fridays, 8:30am to 4:30pm. 10% discount on Tuesdays. Age concern members receive 10% everyday. www.islandglass.bm

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WHAT’S NEW

Memory Foam Mattress Every Tempur-Pedic mattress is made with the same pressurerelieving material originally developed by NASA to absorb the g-force of astronauts during shuttle launches, then perfected by scientists for sleep. Tempur-Pedic is the perfect solution for “hot sleepers”. The zip-off cool-to-the-touch SmartClimate™ Cover invites you to settle in for the night and relax. After just a few minutes, you’ll begin to feel the soothing, cooling sensation of the PureCool+™ Phase Change Material. Over the next 8 hours, the advanced TEMPUR-CM+™ comfort layer helps you sleep cool and wake up feeling refreshed. Exclusively available at Furniture Walk. www.furniturewalk.com

Custom designed shades Customise your ideal Roman shade or side panel and drapery using Design Studio™. Available in a variety of luxurious fabrics, including eight hand-painted designs from NY designer Rebecca Atwood. Available in three styles: batten front, batten back and flat. The rechargeable battery wand can be installed with most shade styles and can also be retrofitted to existing Hunter Douglas automated window treatments. Furniture Flair. 12 Bakery Lane, Pembroke HM07. Tel: 297-7272. Email: info@furnitureflair.bm

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Cabinet Colours Glenwood’s Frost painted finishes give you a ‘Cottage Chic’ look with no paint or wood species upcharges. Keeping with the Bermuda Cottage traditional look, the great selection of Frost finishes will brighten and inspire any home while keeping costs within your budget. Available at Sticks and Stones. Tel: 292-5099.

Email chris@sticksandstones.bm. www.sticksandstones-bda.com

For those who their bathrooms

Looking for new windows?

Island Glass has recently introduced the 2500 Series from Assura Windows. Available in single glazed clear hurricane impact low-E glass, with aluminum frame, white muttin bars, and comes complete with screen. The single hung window is sized perfectly for your replacement or retrofit project and will also work well in any new construction project.

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YOUR HOME

Now you’re cooking.

With gas . . . or electric?

Joshua Bate Trading provides advice on which you should choose

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great deal of variables can influence your choice between an electric or gas range, or cooktop — from your location and family type, to your culinary ambitions. Neither gas or electric should be considered superior to the other. Quite often, homeowners make their choice based on the model on which they learned to cook, or that they have traditionally had in their kitchen. Whether you fancy yourself a chef or not, don’t let your lack of knowledge be the reason for your allegiance as these days, it is not

just gas vs electric. You can also throw induction into the mix.

The main difference between gas, electric and induction stoves lies in how they respond to temperature setting changes — and temperature control is always a priority for chefs. Gas stoves respond almost instantly as the flames spread around the bottom of a pan, and knobs adjust the size of the flames to give you more of the precise control needed to be successful with certain dishes.

Electric stoves do not respond quite as

quickly, particularly when you’re adjusting the temperature down or turning the heat off. Besides that, there are also a few things that an electric stove simply cannot do that a gas stove can, such as charring, toasting, and flambéing. If you’re a committed home chef, the superior performance of gas ranges may sway you toward their services.

Similar to gas, induction has a much more immediate response to temperature setting changes and can give you more extreme highs and lower lows than both gas and electric models. Whether you wish to do a power boil or low simmer, induction technology is superior by far to both gas and electric models.

Safety is another variable to consider.

Whenever cooking on an adjustable open flame, there is always the chance of a flammable item catching fire should it come close enough. Furthermore, there is always the possibility of a gas leak for several reasons. While electric models still pose the ability to burn you, the safety concerns of running an electric model is significantly less than that of a gas. Lastly, induction is considered the safest unit since the cooking surface itself does not get hot in the absence of magnetic cookware, making it the most family friendly unit for those with young children.

Make Your House a Smart Home

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ou want to get started with smart home automation, but where do you start? IOT, video doorbells, learning thermostats, network speakers, home assistants such as Alexa or Google, Wi–Fi enabled devices, Z-Wave, Zigbee, Enocean? It can all be overwhelming.

Planning to automate your home, whether it is just one security camera or fully automating a 5,000-square-foot house, requires research and planning.

But that can also seem overwhelming. Try searching Google for home automation, and you may get nearly 396,000,000 results.

Each solution is different, and there are no easy cookie-cutter answers. A smart approach is to first define your goals and your budget. Almost any home automation goal is attainable in this era, and almost any budget will allow you to do things that will make your life easier.

Are you looking for increased security,

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convenience (automatic blinds and door locks, for example), energy efficiency (learning and remotely controlled thermostats), entertainment (such as network sound), or do you just like having lots of gadgets around the house? The key is to understand what is available and at

what cost.

For a free consultation, email Intelligent Automation Solutions at info@intelligentautomation.bm, and a helpful consultant will help guide you through the maze and work with you to create the smart home that you dream of.

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Cool your space green Wayne Clapham of HVAC Shack explains why a SEER rating is important

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n average of 35% of electricity consumption in homes goes to airconditioning. So how can you save money and help the planet?

One way is to invest in a high SEER-rated air-conditioner, but what is a SEER rating?

SEER is the abbreviation for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, and it is calculated from the cooling output during a typical cooling-season divided by the total electric energy input during the same period. It is important to distinguish that it is the average calculated over a season and is figured out under laboratory-simulated conditions. It is likened to the mpg (miles per gallon) ratings on cars, and, although mpg can

vary depending on how you drive, it does offer a clear indication of the fuel efficiency possible.

You can have the highest SEER-rated air-conditioner on the island, but, if it has dirty filters, blades, or coil surfaces, it will not achieve those energy savings. Regular maintenance is critical for continued high

efficiencies.

You will find that higher SEER-rated systems come with a higher price tag. But often, within two to three years, the initial extra expense is recovered through lower running costs that not only save money but also contribute to a greener, cleaner planet. www.hvacbda.com. Tel: 234 6227.

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INTERIORS

Open Space Sleek, modern accents transform this Hamptons home

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dated and cluttered master bathroom and dark, enclosed kitchen have been transformed into light, spacious, stylish but still practical rooms that have brightened up the whole of this Hamptons home in Southampton.

“The original kitchen was dark,” says the owner. “There was a wall here that blocked out the beautiful view.”

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There was a problem though. The wall blocking the view was load bearing, but architects CTX Design Group found a solution in the form of a 20-foot steel beam sitting on a nib at the edges.

Now, from her new kitchen island, the owner looks through her sitting room, across her patio and out over Southdown Farm and the ocean beyond.

Hasco Designer, Blakeni Walls, took

care of the interiors. All the kitchen cabinetry is custom made and the perimeter is finished in an oxford pastel grey colour, but for the island they chose an espresso brown.

“We knew we wanted something different for the island, something that stood out,” explains the owner. She also wanted to be able to sit six people around it, which proved a challenge for Ms. Walls 11

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who didn’t want to obstruct the work space.

She therefore designed for two seats to look directly out at the view, and an area under the countertop where those stools can be hidden. There is space for four stools on the other side. “We had a time figuring out how to put six people on without any obstruction but she likes the fact she can slide her chairs underneath,” explains the designer.

By taking out the wall, the owner was losing a lot of storage space, but

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did not want cluttered countertops.

When designing the cabinets therefore, Ms. Walls used concepts such as deep drawers for pots and pans, a tall slim drawer which is a custom spice rack, and a similar tall, but not so slim drawer for chopping boards and placemats.

Tucked away in a corner is a ‘garage’ for hiding the toaster and kettle, and the microwave is discreetly built in under the island, so isn’t taking up counter space but is conveniently located close to the preparation and cooking areas.

On the seating side of the Island, she also added more cabinets for items not used on a daily basis.

In keeping with the style of the new kitchen, they chose a large ‘farmers sink’, but instead of going for the more traditional white porcelain or fireclay, says Ms. Walls, the owner “loved the stainless steel. She wanted a more modern kitchen – that’s why we chose the stainless steel, which has a sleeker look.”

The former master bathroom was, says the owner “old fashioned and had a huge, big jacuzzi in it, which took up a lot of space.”

The “tiled in” former bath has been replaced with a smaller, stand-alone tub and a cumbersome corner shower has been replaced with a stylish walk-in shower complete with large cubby. The tiling is light and bright. The vanities are a striking dover shale grey colour and three vertical saber lights around the mirrors contrast with the square designs in much of the rest of the bathroom.

Essentials such as a built-in laundry container under the vanity area, new medicine cabinet and heated towel rail complete the transformation.

“The house is so much bigger and brighter,” says the owner. “It’s amazing how it’s changed.”

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Modern Conveniences Updated kitchen, bathrooms and laundry extension create the ideal home for sporty family

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hat began as a plan for just a few home improvements – new floor, windows, and laundry – quickly morphed into a modern, stylish upgrade and redecoration of the kitchen, bathrooms and back entrance of this Southampton home, which overlooks the Great Sound.

Having a stacked washer dryer in a bathroom, combined with the fact the owner didn’t like the “very tight and squeezed,” back entrance to her home, led Dawn Dunstan, Senior Interior

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Designer at L&S Design Ltd., to solve two problems at once.

“It was a pokey and dark space, so we blew this right open,” she says. “This is a whole new extension with the laundry and the entry.” Now, not only is the area wide and bright, but it has a state-of-the art laundry built in, with a large sink for rinsing off swim gear and considerable storage for everything you want to have in a laundry, but nothing you want to see.

There is also ample, but stylish space

for sports gear, bags, helmets and even an area for the canine family members, who have their own “dog door and food storage”.

“I wanted everything away behind doors. I didn’t want to have to see mess,” says the owner.

To further accommodate the water sports enthusiasts in the family, an outdoor shower area has been added close to the entrance with space to rinse off salty people and equipment.

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INTERIORS bright open-plan kitchen and dining room with a panoramic view of the Great Sound beyond their swimming pool.

The original plan had just been to do the floors because, continues the owner, “the kitchen floor was wood, the dining room was white carpet and then the living room was cedar.” The mixed floors were replaced with wood throughout.

The owner then decided to redo the kitchen “in steps” starting with repainting the cabinetry, then all new appliances, followed by the backsplash and finally new countertops.

“The kitchen had been done in the 90s,” says Ms. Dunstan. “It was a pickled oak with coloured terracotta backsplash.”

Now the kitchen is “so much lighter because of the white cabinetry and backsplash.”

Other small details have made a huge difference to the appearance and functionality of the kitchen including a “coffee bar” instead of what was previously a “dumping spot”; the middle window above the sink now opens and doubles up as a “pass through” for when everyone is outside enjoying the pool and some of the cabinet interiors and shelves have been replaced.

All the kitchen lighting is new, with recess lights in the ceiling and a “task light” above the sink.

In similar style to the laundry and kitchen, two bathrooms have been updated in a light, but classic style with new tile, lighting, vanities for extra storage and, in one, which doubles up as the guest bathroom, Ms. Dunstan included a sliding shower rail to accommodate both small dogs and tall teenagers.

The second bathroom, which previously doubled up as the laundry area, now has extra closet and storage space as well as new floating shelves. “It was all very beige tones and the owners don’t like beige,” says Ms. Dunstan. “We cleaned this up with just a pretty white. We gradually purged the house of beige.”

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Kitchen with a view

The concept of a kitchen has changed a great deal over time, transitioning from a functional space to store food and produce meals to the place where many families spend much of their quality time together.

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o when tasked with putting a modern kitchen into a early 20th Century home the designers at Hamma Galleries had to bring two architectural eras together.

“The style needed to blend with the existing 100-year-old home, which has lovely Bermuda cedar details,” says Interior Designer, Jennifer Dearing. “The clients also really wanted the kitchen to feel light and bright and celebrate the beautiful views of Harrington Sound.”

As this was a new build extension, rather than an interior renovation, the designers

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were able to “build to purpose”. The result is a 30’ by 15’ kitchen that was completed over approximately five months and includes an independent island, breakfast nook and small seating area, while being conveniently connected to a large covered porch.

Ms. Dearing says the materials and finishes create a modern farmhouse kitchen with “the vast number of windows creating a bright and airy environment that is amplified by the bright white kitchen cabinets. The wood accents, antique finish of the hardware, tumbled surface of the limestone floors and subway tile HouseGardenKitchen&Bath 2021

KITCHENS backsplash help this modern-day kitchen blend with the existing architecture.�

Meanwhile, LED recessed fixtures and under cabinet lighting allow for plenty of task lighting when needed. Additionally, antique brass sconces and pendant lights create accent lighting when setting the mood for social events or a more relaxed atmosphere. “This space was always intended to be a family room where the family can live comfortably and spend lots of time together.

The kitchen island, breakfast nook and sitting area create spaces for almost every family activity,� says Ms. Dearing. “Being adjacent to the covered porch you can enjoy the view while inside or out, on a rainy or sunny day. This room really makes the most of the surrounding beauty.�

While the style of the design fits neatly with a bygone era, the layout of the kitchen rests firmly in modern times. “Here we used the celebrated kitchen triangle to distribute the sink, refrigerator and range,� says Ms. Dearing. “This allows the chef to minimize their foot traffic when cooking.

The dishware and serving items are located

at the end closest to the breakfast nook and sitting area yet also close to the dishwasher, which is very practical. “The glass wall unit, which sits on top of the base unit, creates a china cabinet effect to store those items close to the dining areas.�

For Ms. Dearing, in addition to the stunning views, the range hood is an outstanding feature in the kitchen. “While I am happy with the overall outcome, the range hood definitely stands out as a notable feature,� she says. “It is significant in size and has beautiful curved lines which make it a focal point. “The homeowners are generally pleased with the entire space. They wanted an efficient kitchen which could act as the hub of the home and have said that they find themselves living between this room and the porch.�

KEY SUPPLIERS • B&B Carpentry • Hamma Kitchens & Baths • Pembroke Tile & Stone

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Maybe navy A distinctive colour choice for the kitchen cabinets set the tone for a newly unified kitchen and dining room by Hamma Galleries.

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ur client has a wonderful and unique sense of style, which was really inspiring,” says Interior Designer, Jennifer Dearing. “The dark navy, almost black, cabinets were a bold choice, but the addition of warm sandcoloured countertops, off-white walls, touches of wood and antique bronze hardware tone down the strong cabinet colour perfectly. The iridescent mosaic backsplash in neutral tones really finishes off the palette.”

The renovation took two months to complete and resulted in a combined room of 470 square feet, occupying a 23’ by 21’ space.

Given the dark, light absorbing, colour of the cabinets, and that the room is northern facing, the designers were sure to include plenty of lighting in the form of recessed ceiling fixtures, under cabinet lighting and accent lighting in the glass upper cabinet units. All the lighting is LED, adding efficiency to the home, and the bulbs are 2700k, which generate a warm light, similar to that of a standard incandescent bulb.

Ms. Dearing says the main challenge in connecting the rooms was finding a way to marry the two different ceiling styles. “The 18

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KITCHENS ceilings were a bit of a challenge. In the end we decided to have a suspended flat ceiling in the kitchen area while keeping the tray ceiling in the dining area. A small bulkhead separates the two.”

Another challenge was storage space, which Ms. Dearing says is a common theme with kitchens. In this case the creative solutions included a “storage” wall with wall units sitting atop base units, creating an “attractive elevation”.

For the layout of the kitchen Ms. Dearing says they moved away from the “famous kitchen triangle”, instead working with a line design that put all the essential functions on the same elevation.

“Commercial kitchens work a lot like this and are as efficient as the coveted triangle,” she says. “The refrigerator is off to one side, easily accessible to the chef, but far enough away from the sink and range so that guests can serve themselves drinks without getting in the way of the chef. A few feet to the right is the range and the sink is next in line.

“The chef does not need to move more than three feet each way to move between these vital areas, making it a very efficient way of cooking.”

The functionality of the kitchen extends beyond cooking and serves the homeowners desire of having the space be the social hub of the home.

“The various seating areas, dining options and efficiency of the kitchen create a space that you never have to leave,” Ms. Dearing says. “You can have formal or informal dinners, do homework, take a nap, curl up and read a book and entertain a good number of people comfortably. While the aesthetic is stunning, opening up of the space for all their daily activities is hands down the biggest game changer for the family.

“I think the whole kitchen is smashing. It’s original in the choice of finishes, which really makes it a stunning, yet non-ostentatious room to live in. It is the first thing you see when you enter the home, and the new open layout draws you in right away.”

KEY SUPPLIERS • B&B Carpentry • Hamma Kitchens & Baths • Pembroke Tile & Stone

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Contemporary Cohesive Style An update to this traditional, legacy family home enhances space, flow and natural light

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hen the owner and her family moved into her grandmother’s old house, it was falling into disrepair and “the kitchen was half the size” it is now, says Emily Hopkin, Senior Interior Designer at L&S Design. “It was quite pokey; it was quite dark.”

She immediately set to work opening up the kitchen space by removing a disabled bathroom, raising a lintel and

cutting back walls through to the eating area. By replacing one small door through to the TV room with large, glass sliding doors not only can the cook keep an eye on the children, but they can also benefit from the huge window at the far end, which lets in plenty of natural light.

Three Chimneys sits on the edge of the historic Town of St. George, and in keeping with the owner’s heritage and taste, light and dark blue contrasts

throughout the new kitchen.

“She always wanted this aqua, which is a nice Bermudian nod to the ocean and St. George’s,” explains Ms. Hopkin, “but you always need a contrast or complementary colour, so the dark blue was great.”

There is also an eye-catching blue patterned, ethnic-style, tile behind the cooking and preparation area, which adds to the bright and contemporary feel and is a striking contrast to the antique brass hardware.

“Everything was about bringing in the light and the outdoors, keeping it bright,” says Ms. Hopkin.

The countertop on the kitchen island differs slightly from the countertop around the rest of the kitchen, a feature which she describes as “nice in the bigger spaces.” The owner also likes it for its “interesting finish called a leather finish, 20

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two pivot doors that swung into this tiny space, so we managed to beef up the walls and do the pocket doors so you gain that floor space,” explains Ms. Hopkin.

To make best use of the space and flow in the master bathroom, there is a walk-in shower with the same floor finish throughout, and vessel sinks which allow for “full depth” storage drawers underneath. The first thing you notice when you walk in, however is the dramatic teal and turquoise coloured tile wall behind the shower and sinks which goes all the way up to the ceiling and looks, she adds, “like durable wallpaper.” which really shows the texture. It’s a little more weathered and has an aged look.”

Because the house had been updated along the way, with different tiles in the different rooms, it felt very “piecemeal and compartmentalised,” continues Ms. Hopkin. To rectify this, they replaced the downstairs floor with a limestone tile throughout to bring the rooms together.

Three Chimneys has three full bathrooms upstairs and a powder room downstairs, all of which have been redone to maximise light, space and style as well as include useful practicalities such as heated towel rails and medicine cabinets.

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a bedroom, and features such as pocket doors, glass rails instead of shower curtains, and pot lights with vents instead of additional extractor fans, add to the bright spacious feeling.

The pocket doors worked particularly well for the ‘Jack and Jill’ style bathroom between two further bedrooms. “This had

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mall family meals or parties for many, the new kitchen at Bienvenue on Knapton Hill is stylishly designed for seamless entertaining, allowing the cook to still be part of the action, even when hard at work preparing food.

Designed by OBMI Managing Director, Michelle Smith, in close collaboration with owners Jason and Laura Taylor, the priority was to create an open house with good flow, as well as a cooking enthusiasts dream.

The result is a kitchen that is quite literally at the heart of this family home.

From here you can seamlessly access the rest of the house as well as being able to appreciate the outdoor space and sea views even when you are inside.

“It was originally a box house from 1957 with wings added on in the 1990s,” explains Mr. Taylor, who says that they wanted to sledge hammer the old kitchen, knock out walls and install big doors.”

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The idea was to recreate a “1950s house into a modern, open plan home,” says Ms. Smith. “We raised the lintels with steel beams,” and were “able to make the openings wider, we wanted to be able to see the pool, the ocean, the deck and we added the side windows.”

All along one side of the kitchen and dining room are floor to ceiling glass windows, doors and folding doors which, when open, bring the inside and outside together. “You want the entertainment experience to be collaborative,” continues Mr. Taylor. “I’ve had six people at the island and I’ve been cooking. When those doors are wide open, the kitchen, dining room, patio and seating area all become one area.

I can be standing, cooking, and everyone can be drinking on the patio. I can see out to the pool and ocean from the oven.”

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the outdoor space, even if they don’t enjoy the weather.

The original kitchen was only nine years old so Ms. Smith explains that they tried to repurpose as much as possible.

“We reused 90 per cent of the cabinets and had them sprayed,” she says.

The palette consists of cool, neutral colours with striking light navy-blue accents and they used the same tile for the backsplash as the outdoor patio floor.

“It was really big and the grey worked beautifully,” says Ms. Smith.

The kitchen includes every modern convenience a busy household could need, but subtly built-in, giving a spacious and uncluttered feel.

Refrigeration drawers sit on one side of the large range and an in-counter microwave is built into the other side. The kitchen also has a dedicated coffee bar, a drinks area that includes a wine fridge and specially designed cupboard with pull out trays to maximise space and give easy access to bottles and glasses. Above the main oven is a steam oven and the sink has a time-saving boiling water tap.

With the exception of an eye-catching fixture over the sink, the lighting is simple but flexible. There is undercounter lighting and there are a number of LED recess lights on dimmers in the ceiling, which are all on separate switches so you can have lights on in different areas and control the mood of the kitchen.

“I expected amazing, and it’s amazing,” says Mr. Taylor. “I definitely enjoy cooking and having a good kitchen makes you want to cook more.”

KEY SUPPLIERS • Joshua Bate Trading Bermuda Ltd • Sticks and Stones

For the heart of your home DeWils Custom Cabinetry Glenwood Kitchens Dal Tile Fairmont Designs

Mirage Flooring

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his space was a complete redesign by Bydesign for a family who regularly entertain visitors, kids and grandkids. The previous owners of the home used the space as a craft room, and the current owners needed an area for everyone to gather informally, 24

whether for movie night with popcorn, Superbowl party, wine and cheese social, or for cocktails at the 19th hole after a day of golf.

An efficient kitchen/server space was created, complete with wine storage and dishwasher, so entertaining possibilities would be easy and enjoyable.

The contrasting colour scheme of cool white against the rich deep gray is striking yet calming, and helps the room feel uncluttered and larger than it really is.

Lighting was designed to help create the feeling of height in the room, since this was a basement in the original 100-year-old house.

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INTERIORS in millwork is full height.

The furnishings and fabrics reflect an understated casual elegance, in the same aesthetic as the rest of the house, for good flow. The sectional seating area is luxuriously comfortable, almost decadent in its velvety chenille softness. The bean bag chair was added to indulge the grandchildren with the same luxury.

Cabinetry was designed to house the electronics and tech devices so necessary today, and to allow for personal books and memorabilia to be displayed.

At the kitchen end of the room, super comfortable saddle style stools in pure white leather flank the dark gray island and create another comfortable TV viewing spot, or for dining.

KEY SUPPLIERS • Bydesign • Immàge Upholstery • Joshua Bate Trading Bermuda Ltd

Immàge Upholstery, with over thirty years of experience, specializes in custom residential, commercial, auto and marine upholstery services. We provide custom upholstery for sofas, chairs, headboards, office furniture, car interiors, bike seats, boat interiors and so much more.

Call us today for all your custom upholstery needs!

Tel: (441) 333-1411 info@immageupholstery.com www.immageupholstery.com Shop #13, Butterfield Building, 8 Horseshoe Road, Southampton SN04

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Open and airy

This St. James Court kitchen features contemporary Shaker styled cabinets with an integrated hidden dishwasher, built-in custom paneled fridge, temperature-controlled wine fridge, stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops and a flush ceiling mounted exhaust hood. An open and airy galley style from Glenwood Kitchens. Sticks and Stones 26

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Galley Kitchen Small Kitchens can be functional and stylish at the same time. This galley kitchen with lighter-colored cabinetry

by CNC Cabinetry along with a Cambria Quartz countertop helps to create a fresh, open-space feeling in what once was a cramped, dark space. Hasco Home

Floating vanity

Texture brings this bathroom to life while still keeping with the warm and relaxing colour palette.

This modern style downlit floating vanity from Glenwood Kitchens features soft lighting, a wall mounted faucet and vessel style sink while still offering plenty of storage. Eurostyle’s unique textured series from Thermoform brand, gives the space a natural feel while providing an easy to wipe durable material used for this drawer front. Sticks and Stones

Warm walnut

Wood tones greet you when you enter this clean and bright updated modern farmhouse style kitchen. Durable glass subway tiles, frosted glass door inserts, chrome handles, maintenance free engineered quartz countertops, updated stainless steel appliances, apron front farm style sink, engineered real wood floors, and a refurbished barn door for character.

Glenwood Kitchen’s unique frost painted finishes sets the backdrop for this cottage kitchen. Sticks and Stones HouseGardenKitchen&Bath 2021

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Cedar beams Traditional form and style are tied together with rustic Bermuda cedar beams. This Glenwood kitchen provides the function needed for large family gatherings, traditional Sunday morning codfish breakfasts or just a quick snack. Granite countertops with accommodating seating for guests, easily accessible double ovens and side by side fridge and bar sink for serving guests makes this kitchen a favorite. Sticks and Stones

Fun and funky

Fresh bathroom tiles from Tesoro can transform even the smallest bathroom space to feel more modern. Gone are the days of shower curtains which encourage mildew growth, especially in Bermuda’s climate. Glass shower panels are a must to create the feeling of more space in a bathroom and they are easy to clean. Hasco Home

Designed for airbnb

This South Shore, Smith’s kitchen helps put travelers in a relaxed vacation mood, with Bermuda themed accessories and bright pastel painted walls, plus Glenwood Kitchen’s Gossmer Grey frost painted finish. Lots of storage is provided, plus there’s even room for a breakfast bar. Sticks and Stones

Limited laundry space No space for a laundry room? Why not add a laundry to your kitchen.

Kitchen Cabinetry is Green Forrest Cabinetry and Cambria Quartz counter top.

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Tel: 295-9160. Email: slinberg@linbergandsimmons.com or gsimmons@linbergandsimmons.com. www.linbergandsimmons.com Pembroke Tile & Stone Create the home you’ve always wanted with quality porcelain, glass and natural stone tile, mosaics and now our wood look vinyl flooring from Pembroke Tile & Stone. With more than 30 years in business, it has established relationships with the world’s foremost suppliers that allows it to offer a wide selection of materials and designs backed by service and commitment. The experienced sales team can guide you through the tile selection process from sta to finish so your personal style can shine. 7 Serpentine Road. www.pts.bm Sticks and Stones Since 1996 a reputation built with customers for providing exactly what they want. Offering a wide array of products from floor to ceiling and everything in between. It can supply custom designed and competitively priced highquality kitchen and bathroom cabinets, counte ops, tiles and flooring. Enhance any room in your home with the best cra smen, materials and suppliers, combining superior products with great value.

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