Kitchen of the week: A Sleek Shaker style kitchen with Enduring call

Kitchen of the week: A Sleek Shaker style kitchen with Enduring call - Matt gray cabinets teamed with smart white worktops and stainless steel fittings give this elegant cuisine in south London a modern edge . The kitchen and adjoining dining room are housed in a new extension to the rear of a terraced house Edwardian. "The old L-shaped kitchen was quite small, so that the folder was to create an open-kitchen dining elegant with plenty of space for cooking and entertaining," said Tim Higham designer, who was in charge of repair. "The owners saw our cabinet handles and thought the mixture of contemporary and traditional would be a good fit with the rest of the house.

The Shaker style regime updated provided the owners with modern and elegant finishes while referring subtly inheritance of property. "At first glance, the gray and white scheme appears quite contemporary," says Tim. "But when you look closer, you notice that there is a stove with a traditional chimney above. It is a homogeneous mixture that is perfectly suited to the space. "

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Who lives here a young couple
Location Battersea, south London
designer Tim Higham Higham Furniture
Size 39 sq m
Period existing Early Edwardian
renovation Year 2011

The owners of this house Battersea enjoy cuisine and wanted an open space where they could relax and entertain guests. "The back of the extension is a rather dark space, so it was important not to overwhelm with heavy head cabinets," says Tim. "The open shelving creates a contemporary feel, and keeps the look fresh and bright.

The shelves themselves are made from Corian, such as work plans, and are of the same thickness to improve the flow direction.

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taking on Tim traditional Shaker style cabinets was developed a number of years following a request from a client.

'We tried a version without cupboard handles it a few years ago and it was a great success, "he said. "It is particularly popular with younger customers who want a modern feel to their kitchen without looking too cold."

To improve the contemporary aesthetic, Tim has also extended the scope of the right furniture to the ground, removing with the need for kickboards and adding precious storage space. "It's very far, he said. "It's a subtle look, but it cooks stand little.

Custom kitchen style handles Shaker Furniture Higham.

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as in most homes, storage was an important consideration, and Tim set on an expansive wall units pantry style around a fridge freezer American style as an elegant solution for concealing appliances and provisions.

'Get the proportions right for large scale units was a challenge, "says Tim. "The kitchen door is opposite, and we wanted to avoid people walking to face a wall of heavy cabinets. We played with the proportions until it arrives just right.

The central island, meanwhile, provides a focal point in the open space, and hides a dishwasher and garbage bins.

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a large American-style fridge freezer provides an elegant counterpoint to pull units on each side. 'Units pantry are popular where storage is at a premium, Tim said. "They are a good way of cramming a lot, so make space elsewhere in the kitchen.

It means wet and dry foods are stored in a single pass of the larder system, just steps away from the island worktop for added convenience.

American-style fridge-freezer, Siemens.

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[19459028unitésgrises] hand painted add depth to the elegant system, allowing Corian worktops gleaming take the stage.

"The owners wanted a timeless regime, so we painted the cabinets in different shades of gray because it has a contemporary look, but is also very versatile, Tim said.

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