Kitchen of the week: Industrial Chic in a Scottish barn conversion - When asked Alison Howard to design the kitchen for this old barn in Scotland, the owner had already done his homework - mainly on Houzz ! "She had a wish list, said Alison. 'It included a range of Everhot, fridge-freezer in the French style, a large island that could accommodate a family of four around, the space larder which also contained a breakfast station, a tap Quooker, oak worktops and a concrete work plan for the island style.
Thanks to Howard's expertise, all of which now sit together in a beautiful, large kitchen, flooded with light, with the look pulled together by simple, elegant wardrobes, soft color tones and keys inspired industrial style.
Christopher Howard
Cooking A glance
Who lives here A professional couple and their two young son
Location the east coast of Scotland
property A converted cattle barn with 4 bedrooms
Size The kitchen is in a 4.7m 12.1mx open space
designer Alison Howard Christopher Howard
cooking is part of a large open plan, with a dining and seating at the opposite end. Underfloor heating keeps the walls free from radiators and short limestone floors throughout create a transparent feeling.
9 out clever ways to the area an open space
Who lives here A professional couple and their two young son
Location the east coast of Scotland
property A converted cattle barn with 4 bedrooms
Size The kitchen is in a 4.7m 12.1mx open space
designer Alison Howard Christopher Howard
cooking is part of a large open plan, with a dining and seating at the opposite end. Underfloor heating keeps the walls free from radiators and short limestone floors throughout create a transparent feeling.
9 out clever ways to the area an open space
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Christopher Howard
the barn had to be repaired and converted from a house livestock in a home for humans. The roof of the barn was abandoned and was rebuilt entirely. "You can see through the sky, said Howard.
Christopher Howard
When Howard seen the property, it was halfway through the conversion work. "There was a new roof there and the original stone wall had been taken down, cleaned all the stones and rebuilt everything, she said.
The kitchen sits on one side of the house, with a generous passageway beside it that leads to the stairs.
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The kitchen sits on one side of the house, with a generous passageway beside it that leads to the stairs.
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repaired roof and rafters are a key element in the light, bright kitchen. "The roof dormer windows set into it remotely controlled, Howard said. "You would not be able to reach there otherwise.
A row of elegant hanging lamps highlights the island and adds an intelligent industrial edge.
A row of elegant hanging lamps highlights the island and adds an intelligent industrial edge.
Christopher Howard
wall original stone was the inspiration for Howard paint colors in the kitchen. "There was a depth of color coming through the wall and it felt really good to tone up the units with that, she said. "We did not want to use too many different shades, so we were inspired by the stone wall and worked from there."
Christopher Howard
kitchen units were all made to measure for the space. 'You could call it a contemporary Shaker style, said Howard's own design. Sleek, stainless steel handles complete the look simple.
The walls are painted in a soft off-white to complete the units and the neutral tones of the stone wall.
The walls are painted in a soft off-white to complete the units and the neutral tones of the stone wall.
Christopher Howard
many space seats around an island was one of the owners' main requirements. A row of pure white stools around the island perfectly matches the brief. "These stools were chosen because they are the perfect height, said Howard. "Many bar stools are too high and you are fighting for your knees comfortably under the overhang. They were perfectly.
The thin metal legs make discreet stools while their low back does not sit higher than the worktop of the island, so the sightlines through space are uninterrupted. "We of idn't want stool support, said Howard. "The kitchen itself was to be the main thing and they integrate seamlessly.
Bernhard bar stools, Ikea.
The thin metal legs make discreet stools while their low back does not sit higher than the worktop of the island, so the sightlines through space are uninterrupted. "We of idn't want stool support, said Howard. "The kitchen itself was to be the main thing and they integrate seamlessly.
Bernhard bar stools, Ikea.
Christopher Howard
a low execution units and stove are fitted against the wall restored stone. "We had to draw a work plan against the wall so there were no gaps," says Howard.
industrial style for wiring conduits are attached to the wall and create a utilitarian feel. These words came from a conversation between us, the electrician and the owners, Howard said. "We could not cut into the stone to chase the son, but the stone wall had to be used for furniture, so we decided to put the range against it and the best way to wire everything up was to use the pipe duct.
T he worktop is solid oak and complements the natural qualities of the stone.
industrial style for wiring conduits are attached to the wall and create a utilitarian feel. These words came from a conversation between us, the electrician and the owners, Howard said. "We could not cut into the stone to chase the son, but the stone wall had to be used for furniture, so we decided to put the range against it and the best way to wire everything up was to use the pipe duct.
T he worktop is solid oak and complements the natural qualities of the stone.
Christopher Howard
the wall of lights are supplemented by a freestanding table lamp, which is on the work plan and adds a cozy touch. We worked exactly where wall sconces should go to provide good lighting for work and range of plans, "said Howard. "We left a light on the line at the end, so there was space to put a table lamp.
Stove, Everhot.
Stove, Everhot.
Christopher Howard
Grand larder cupboards flank the fridge-freezer, with that of the left primarily used for general storage.
fridge freezer, Samsung.
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fridge freezer, Samsung.
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Christopher Howard
closet guard right-eat from the refrigerator-freezer operates as a breakfast station with coffee maker, kettle and toaster. If the boys want to come and get cereal or a glass, they must not go into the main part of the kitchen or get under the feet of the head, "said Howard. The interiors of all cabinets are oak.
Christopher Howard
sink and hot water sit perfectly on the island. The quartz worktop is finished in concrete fact, the introduction of another industrial chic touch to the space.
hot water tap, Quooker.
hot water tap, Quooker.
Christopher Howard
a map of the open living area with kitchen at one end.
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