interiors feature… TOP OF THE LINE DESIGN
SAM SHAW Designer and Director, Sustainable Kitchens 0117 961 6471 / BS15 1JZ / sustainablekitchens.co.uk “Our favourite kitchens tend to be the ones with the most character. This 19th century stone cottage is nestled in a beautiful corner of Somerset. It was nothing short of picturesque so when I was asked to design a new kitchen in this heritage home, I was thrilled. I enjoy working in historic homes because of the character that comes with the building. It’s especially fun when you combine a historic home with a quirky design aesthetic, as we did in this case. “The residents, Jo and Dave with their two children, had some really unique ideas that they wanted to implement and relied on me to take the concept and turn it into reality. One of the most interesting features was an alcove dresser Jo coined ‘the bonkers cabinet’. It was designed with her love of arts and crafts in mind. It was completely bespoke and was made to fit an assortment of her arts and crafts materials.
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“Other unique features included filling the chimney breast with a set of oak fabric drawers to provide extra storage space. The island was unusual in that it was single width only but its real purpose was as a space where the family could come and work together. The range cooker is a stand out within the kitchen with its Ferrari yellow paint. It was such a great addition to the quirkiness of the rest of the kitchen. If you look closely, you can see that the stainless steel splash back is actually in the shape of France, a homage to Jo and Dave’s favourite holiday destination. “The workshops and cabinets were made from solid oak, ensuring they are durable for a busy family kitchen, and are painted in Farrow & Ball’s Stone Blue. The great thing about Farrow & Ball paint, which we use in all of our kitchens, is that it is water-based and eco-friendly, making it safe for children. The ‘bonkers cabinet’ used bits of reclaimed ash, yew, beech and walnut to add extra interest to the piece. We sourced these from a company called Interesting Timbers. “This kitchen was truly inspirational for us as it showed how you can mix heritage with contemporary by being bold with colour choices and adding features that are meaningful to the client.”
SEPTEMBER 16 Cotswold preview