Kitchen of the week: A warm, contemporary dining on the river Dart - To tell Access to this house, built at the foot of a cliff overlooking the River Dart, was difficult for entrepreneurs is something of an understatement. "Logistics has been extraordinary," says kitchen designer Andrew Petherick new construction exceptionally located in Dartmouth. "We had to book a barge that left above the river he would arrive on site at high tide.
As river barges have no protective layers and are essentially floating metal shelves, all materials had to be heavily protected so that they are not damaged in transit. "This was a complicated project, Andrew admits," but looking back, it was fun. "
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Location Dartmouth, Devon
Size 8 x 9m. The house has 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
Designer Andrew Petherick Artichoke
Architects Robert Seymour conservation
the design of the kitchen was part of the construction of a wider new four bedroom house undertaken by Robert Seymour conservation. a previous house was knocked down to make way for the latter, which overlooks the river Dart.
"Where the customer bought the house, he bought the public toilets at the top of the house, too, he transformed into an elevator lobby down to the property at the bottom of the cliff, "says Andrew.
Who lives here family
Location Dartmouth, Devon
Size 8 x 9m. The house has 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
Designer Andrew Petherick Artichoke
Architects Robert Seymour conservation
the design of the kitchen was part of the construction of a wider new four bedroom house undertaken by Robert Seymour conservation. a previous house was knocked down to make way for the latter, which overlooks the river Dart.
"Where the customer bought the house, he bought the public toilets at the top of the house, too, he transformed into an elevator lobby down to the property at the bottom of the cliff, "says Andrew.
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Artichoke has been asked to create a kitchen that refers to forms of a boat, as the owner is an avid sailor. "The client wanted the design nod to a galley kitchen," says Andrew. worktops teak cabinets Olive Ash and the curved edges of the island and backsplash, with everything carefully hidden, giving it a real sense of the kitchen of a nautical cook.
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One removing more things about the space is the amount of light, with glass elements on both sides of the room and a large skylight above the central island.
The skylight has also helped to some more heavy furniture, such as ovens and refrigerator, which would have been too much to bear by barge. "We had a shovel lift the furniture off the barge in the living room, and we were worried heavier parts could draw water," says Andrew. Instead, they used a crane to lower these elements through the skylight.
Refrigerator, Sub-zero. Bar Stool Nest.
The skylight has also helped to some more heavy furniture, such as ovens and refrigerator, which would have been too much to bear by barge. "We had a shovel lift the furniture off the barge in the living room, and we were worried heavier parts could draw water," says Andrew. Instead, they used a crane to lower these elements through the skylight.
Refrigerator, Sub-zero. Bar Stool Nest.
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the bay window peeps on the tidal wall of the house, which allows spectacular views of the river Dart. In terms of deciding the layout, Andrew said, "It was important that the salon has priority in terms of views." The living space, including a central fireplace, was designed by architect, with furniture selected by the customer.
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The island has olive ash cabinets and drawers that hide some utilitarian items such as dishwashers and garbage bins. A microwave is also housed here, in front of the Aga. "I'm not sure I like having huge bank of cameras, it is difficult to design something elegant," says Andrew. Simple projectors highlight the island after dark.
microwave, Miele.
microwave, Miele.
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to to be able to wash some of the more delicate items from the client, Andrew included a solid teak sink in design because it is more forgiving than other materials. Teak contains natural oils that repel water, making it ideal for wet areas. The valves are actuated by pulling the vertical tips forward.
The work plan is also in teak. "The customer wanted to be able to cut directly on the surface," says Andrew. Although hash mark the surface, the customer wanted it to be a usable work plan and practice, and knew it would be easy to replace once it became strongly marked.
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The work plan is also in teak. "The customer wanted to be able to cut directly on the surface," says Andrew. Although hash mark the surface, the customer wanted it to be a usable work plan and practice, and knew it would be easy to replace once it became strongly marked.
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on the other side of the island, wood plunges back to create a bar. "We did this shape because it reflects the curve in the glass backsplash behind," says Andrew. It also has a net mitred edge (where a seal is cut at 45 degrees to hide any edge detail). It is small touches like these that give the kitchen its elegance.
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The second well is laundry tub and a stainless steel under-mount, designed to be large enough for the Aga pans. Andrew went for detailed recessed handles in furniture in order not to break the lines, and so it remains in harmony with contemporary stylish look.
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folding doors open onto a patio overlooking the river. Behind the elevator shaft is visible; This is also the entrance to the house. When buying property, the customer also purchased public toilets 1960s at the top of the tree and turned in the lobby to the elevator, the only other access was via a steep narrow set concrete measures. Now, a lift takes you down the house with ease and convenience.
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In this image, the kitchen curves are easily visible. 'This is far from a square kitchen, said Andrew. For the backsplash, the designer had to make models of the inner wall of the building to the curve of the back-painted glass for the same angle.
Olive ash used for cabinets, tends to develop in very straight lines and a distinctive grain, and rather beautiful striped. "It's a beautiful warm color, says Andrew. "When we make contemporary designs, we try to do with the heat. Contemporary can be difficult, therefore we introduce a softer and warmer element, making it more fun to be in.
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Olive ash used for cabinets, tends to develop in very straight lines and a distinctive grain, and rather beautiful striped. "It's a beautiful warm color, says Andrew. "When we make contemporary designs, we try to do with the heat. Contemporary can be difficult, therefore we introduce a softer and warmer element, making it more fun to be in.
cooker, Aga.
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elements in wood and clean lines of the kitchen lead successfully this galley kitchen feel, making it perfectly comfortable in his little corner of the river .
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