Kitchen of the week: Supersized storage in a kitchen Striking Surrey

Kitchen of the week: Supersized storage in a kitchen Striking Surrey - Having renovated several houses in a row, the family that bought this house in Surrey was drawn to its neat and new appearance. It was recently built and needed very little work - or so they thought at first. It was only after they moved into what they have achieved the kitchen needed help. "It was not completely finished, with some doors falling, said Sofia Bune Strandh Sola Kitchens, who redesigned the space. "The layout was not great either." Time for a redesign. The owners had spotted a kitchen they liked in a magazine and copied exactly. "In fact, they said," We want this one! "Says Sofia. Design is home to an impressive number of cabinets, with a giant workstation island its striking centerpiece." Now, homeowners can cook, socialize and store everything in this space, says Sofia "with key devices designed so that they can enjoy a view of the garden beyond during cooking.

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Who lives here a Swedish couple with their three children
property A five bedroom house
Location Cobham, Surrey
Size 15m x 5.5m
designer Sofia Bune Strandh Sola Kitchens

'storage and work space are priorities for the owner, said Sofia. The previous kitchen was little either, so Sofia designed a supersized island. 'It measures 5m by 1.2m, says Sofia. 'It's big! Now children and all guests have a place to sit while the owner prepares meals ". The granite worktop overhangs Bianco Cristal units at one end and cabinets dogleg on this side, so that the stool can be placed here to create a seating area.

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mounting the Big island on legs helped look lighter and created a floating effect. "It was a challenge to do this, however, because of its size and weight, says Sofia. "For extra stability, the cupboards are supported by thick steel beams hidden inside legs.

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next to the island, a long series of firms also contains storage, a fridge-freezer hidden at one end, a pantry in the other and sink into the medium. 'The e The operating zone at the end of the room has a dresser which is about 5 m long, Sofia said. "It is in the same style as the terms of units, with small glass insets at the top of the doors, and has the same dimensions. This means that long wall looks completely symmetrical.

curtains and wallpaper in neutral tones help to soften the monochrome wardrobes. They were suggested by the interior designer Georgie Rudge Town House Interiors who worked with Sofia on the project.

extractor Ceiling fan mounted Westin. Arte Flamant Suite V wallpaper in smoke Lin, Brian Yates.

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huge collection of cookbooks owner is stored in the cabinet. For balance, a cabinet is identical on the other side of the door. There is a dining area beyond formal, but the family eats most of their meals at the round table, at the opposite end of the kitchen.

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The cooking was done in Sweden and hand painted on site, and channels many characteristics of classic Scandi style. "It is quite elegant with no meticulous detail, says Sofia. "The doors and drawers have a few pearls around them. We do not put a panel on the front, to keep them flat for a very clean look. The facades of cabinets are made from solid ash. "He has a beautiful grain," said Sofia, "which is visible through the paint. The handles are in polished chrome.

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the owner wanted the range must be built on the island. "This means that she can look to the garden during cooking, said Sofia. A prep sink was also included the island to practice. "Now why, you do not have to carry hot pans from the island to the main sink behind, says Sofia." a small sink next to the stove is a safer solution . "

The downlights have been installed." There are a lot of them, so it looks a bit like an airstrip! "said Sofia. "We added the hanging lamps on the island and luster on the table to create a slightly more comfortable light."

Sink, Blanco.

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solid oak drawers in the larder provide storage for bread and vegetables. All interior of the cabinet are unpainted oak, so the wood can be enjoyed in its natural state. It also makes a warm contrast to the doors and facades of black and white drawers.

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lights mounted inside the large larder come when the doors are open. 'The c Eiling height is about 3m in this room and we built up to about 2.75 m, "says Sofia. "This makes it more high ceiling and also means the kitchen seems well proportioned.

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Kitchen of the week: Supersized storage in a kitchen Striking Surrey Kitchen of the week: Supersized storage in a kitchen Striking Surrey

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