Kitchen of the week: A Georgian Gem Country Transformed with light - Before redesign their kitchen, the owners of this Georgian farmhouse had already taken a decision to open it was a closed-off space by partially striking dark through an adjacent room. The idea meant they would be able to steal the natural light of the previously blocked windows out of the kitchen, as well as earn more airy feel. They also wanted the kitchen to keep his country credentials and have a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere, as well as to provide enough space to entertain.
Thus, when the father and daughter team Mike and Jo Ashwin, of Hill Farm Furniture, took on design, their memory was run with the new theme and create a piece that has packed in storage and firm character, but felt fresh and uncluttered.
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Who lives here A farming couple whose children have left home
Location Near Sleaford, Lincolnshire
Size Approximately 4m x 4m. The house 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
Designers Mike Ashwin and Jo Ashwin of Hill Farm Furniture
in the previous incarnation of this well proportioned Georgian kitchen cabinets were dark wood, the Aga was a deep green, and there was only one source of natural light - the window over the sink.
One of the important tasks chamber brightening became Aga re-enamelled in the farm cream. The couple has also improved the range by adding an electrical module, which increased its width. This affected the design of the kitchen, as there was now little room for anything else in the range.
"We added very small cabinets, though, Jo says Ashwin. "They are mainly to regulate the Aga, but they are also practical for spices and oils. The Ashvins also added the circle of fire and two wooden corbels painted under the shelf to add architectural interest.
Who lives here A farming couple whose children have left home
Location Near Sleaford, Lincolnshire
Size Approximately 4m x 4m. The house 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
Designers Mike Ashwin and Jo Ashwin of Hill Farm Furniture
in the previous incarnation of this well proportioned Georgian kitchen cabinets were dark wood, the Aga was a deep green, and there was only one source of natural light - the window over the sink.
One of the important tasks chamber brightening became Aga re-enamelled in the farm cream. The couple has also improved the range by adding an electrical module, which increased its width. This affected the design of the kitchen, as there was now little room for anything else in the range.
"We added very small cabinets, though, Jo says Ashwin. "They are mainly to regulate the Aga, but they are also practical for spices and oils. The Ashvins also added the circle of fire and two wooden corbels painted under the shelf to add architectural interest.
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the kitchen table character was part of the original part. S o many people now, even in older properties, want an island and are not bothered by a table, said Jo. But a table like this is a really traditional functionality farmhouse kitchen, and we were happy owners wanted to keep -. It really adds to the 'room
However, in a rather small kitchen, he left the couple a little short workspace, so that designers decided to add a mini-island, "most of butcher block," as Jo described and gave the table against it. It's a nice combination, but also very practical.
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However, in a rather small kitchen, he left the couple a little short workspace, so that designers decided to add a mini-island, "most of butcher block," as Jo described and gave the table against it. It's a nice combination, but also very practical.
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"There was not a large amount of storage in the previous version of the kitchen," says Jo ', but we managed to get two units larder here. "It is mainly used for dishes and glassware, but also hides a fridge behind one side doors.
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The wood - to down inside the cabinet - is English oak. "Oak worktops are lightweight and warm - buffed with Osmo clear oil - light bounce around, too, said Jo
The Oak room not painted on the front of the larder is a decorative detail visually breaks. of unity, it connects to the work plans and adds interest
painting is a trio of Farrow & Ball shades :. on the walls it is string, while units alternate between Cord and Stone White (greenish those search). "I always think it's nice to make the island a different color for closet doors, said Jo. "And we painted the cabinets on either side of the Aga cream in green paint White Stone, just to add some contrast.
-style tiled floors, in fact, travertine.
Walls painted chain; island and larder with wine rack painted white stone; small larder and base units painted Cord, all Farrow & Ball.
The Oak room not painted on the front of the larder is a decorative detail visually breaks. of unity, it connects to the work plans and adds interest
painting is a trio of Farrow & Ball shades :. on the walls it is string, while units alternate between Cord and Stone White (greenish those search). "I always think it's nice to make the island a different color for closet doors, said Jo. "And we painted the cabinets on either side of the Aga cream in green paint White Stone, just to add some contrast.
-style tiled floors, in fact, travertine.
Walls painted chain; island and larder with wine rack painted white stone; small larder and base units painted Cord, all Farrow & Ball.
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Just visible on the left of the unit is a small larder cupboard end halfway up. "We always try to avoid an" end in white "- especially when you see that you enter the room - and the angled design softens the corner," says Jo. "The owner wanted a place to sit his landline phone.
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inside the larder, Mike added small boxes within the doors for essentials such as a little more accessible cups. "We do a lot of them," says Jo ', and people use them for all sorts - in food cabinets they are good for sauces, oils and bottles.
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The wardrobe and drawer knobs are ceramic cream. The Ashvins added drawers at the bottom of the larder to break the design, so it is not a wall of cupboards.
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in this image, you can see one of the wall sections, each side of the Aga, the owners had struck through part of the kitchen redesign.
"While this is a classic country kitchen, Jo said," you have to play with generous proportions because it is in a Georgian house, so there are sash windows and high ceilings.’
"While this is a classic country kitchen, Jo said," you have to play with generous proportions because it is in a Georgian house, so there are sash windows and high ceilings.’
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The closet guards eat Ashvins designed to go there to be extremely narrow in order not to obstruct the new bridge through a cozy room on the other side. As such, it is just 25cm deep - so deep in an article as it is built around the structural pillar, barely visible behind her. Cleverly, the shelves are adjustable, so that the space can be used most effectively.
All our door moldings are authentic, "says Jo. "These have been reproduced from the internal doors in another Georgian house we worked on.
All our door moldings are authentic, "says Jo. "These have been reproduced from the internal doors in another Georgian house we worked on.
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"Some people think if you have a thin unit, it is a waste of space, because you can not hold much in it, Jo said, "but it is good for the food and you can get a lot of boxes. '
inside the cabinet is lined with tongue and groove oak thin panels - which took a little more space. "But we always try to make the cabinets look good inside, too, said Jo, 'and we use the same wood inside and out, rather than just using oak for MDF doors and inside. "
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inside the cabinet is lined with tongue and groove oak thin panels - which took a little more space. "But we always try to make the cabinets look good inside, too, said Jo, 'and we use the same wood inside and out, rather than just using oak for MDF doors and inside. "
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The mini-summit of the island is a thicker piece of oak as used for worktops. "This is to give it more of the look of butcher block," says Jo. Building packs in a useful storage space - although it is not immediately clear where. "The longest drawer front, is real, as are the two down each side, but the higher side drawers are just for decoration.
sink is inclined towards the window, and Ashvins reflects that of the design of cabinets in this part of the room. "The window is cast, so we did the same with the sink below, which also adds interest."
French double Farm sink, the sink Kitchen Company. Provence handle faucet lever, Perrin & Rowe
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sink is inclined towards the window, and Ashvins reflects that of the design of cabinets in this part of the room. "The window is cast, so we did the same with the sink below, which also adds interest."
French double Farm sink, the sink Kitchen Company. Provence handle faucet lever, Perrin & Rowe
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what do you like about field kitchens -.? and what do you think of it, we'd love to hear your thoughts and see your photos in the comments below
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