kitchens FANTASY
So, necessity and style have been covered, but what, dear reader, would a pro kitchenista have in their dream kitchen if left to fantasise for a few minutes? Jeremy from Sustainanble Kitchens takes about a second to respond: “It would have dark wooden flooring, and furniture with a soft, warm dining room feel. I’d go for minimal appliance interference, with one large range oven. The space would have a large, dark wooden painted dresser with wide sliding doors and a bright interior. I love a social space, so I’d make sure there was a large antique dining table where I could sit and chat with my family and friends. Soft seating is a must: people could sit around a large stone open fire.” Okay, that’s pretty specific – anyone else? Wren would go industrial. “Think exposed bricks and beams and lots of steel and copper and you won’t be far off our J-Pull range. It’s handleless, so you’re creating a kitchen that is all about smooth, clean and seamless lines. I’d have a copper splashback to bring out the warmth of the bricks too.” For Beth it comes back to colour: “Lots of storage, plenty of open shelving and glazed cabinets to show off all my pretty cups and glasses, a big island with room for everyone to gather round and an exciting colour scheme. Perhaps a flash of pink somewhere!” Robyn at Fawn Interiors knows what she likes. “I would design myself a shaker style kitchen with a modern twist. I would want something that could carry from decade to decade! It wouldn’t be over the top, just a truly functional space with an island so the whole family can relax around me while I attempt to be a culinary goddess! My fantasy items would be a Lacanche range cooker or a statement flush hob, like the Gaggenau 400 series, and a Sub-Zero full height wine fridge – naturally!” Cheers to that! n
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