Kitchen of the week: A calm, light, style Shaker Family Room - It can be intimidating to take the plunge with a kitchen renovation, but the owners of this house 1940s semi-detached Cardiff had always wanted a Shaker style kitchen and did not hesitate when they had the opportunity to create one. The Morgan family extended their home in the back and decided to turn the new space into a large, all-in-one family room, utility room, cloakroom and kitchen. A kitchen is at the Shaker hand should be at the heart of the design.
'The Morgans had very clear ideas about the cooking style they wanted, but did not know how best to plan the layout, says kitchen designer Ceri Hill of Chalkhouse Interiors who worked with the family in their new space. "We participated at the beginning of the construction project, so we were able to make suggestions on the best layout for the construction, advise on existing windows closing-up and how to make best use of space to create the perfect kitchen for their lifestyle. "
Location Cardiff, Wales
property A house 1940s detached
Size 5m x 3.6 m (kitchen)
designer Ceri Hill of Chalkhouse Interiors
"the existing kitchen was a contemporary gloss white design with granite counter tops all round, so not everyone would chose to change it, said Hill. "But the style was too modern for the rest of the house, which features beautiful period stained glass everywhere."
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"The color of the paint has the appearance of white, but with a grayish tint sealant that is never opposed, 'says Hill. "The polished nickel handles add a touch of brilliance, but nickel has a silver tone with a hint of gold in it, so it does not look as contemporary as a chrome handle would do on such a classic style door.
shelf over the sink perfectly frames the design and provides space to display decorative items.
Handles, Hafele. Belfast sink, Villeroy & Boch. Phoenician chrome mixer tap, Perrin & Rowe. kitchen units painted white Cornforth, Farrow & Ball.
The oak floor boards engineering brings a warm atmosphere to space.
Sol, Ted Todd.
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"By having the large set of units, the rest of the room can be kept open and free from closets, other than a small glass window, which adds to the interest, to the left of Belfast sink, "added Hill.
'I love symmetry, and find it creates a harmonious atmosphere and is easier on the eye if used wisely.
marble quartz surfaces in fact were used on the edges, which are extremely difficult and keep the scheme pale but interesting color.
"Customers were originally going to have Massa Carrara quartz worktops throughout, but the island was going to be used as a casual place to eat for children, I felt introduction of the wood here would make a more comfortable place to rest, "says Hill. "It also gives more of a furniture feel seen from the living area, which is directly behind it.
Massa Carrara worktops quartz, Beltrami. worktops oak Wex trade. Professional 100 stove, Rangemaster. extractor hood, Neff.
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"Construction was the longest part of this project, but it gave us time to refine the layout of the kitchen and specification with customers," says Hill. "It is one of our kitchens made by hand, so everything was done in our workshops and then hand painted on site.
Cobb up and down hanging lamps, Original BTC.
The other large units include a pantry and broom closet, as space in the utility area is limited.
Originals bar stools, Ercol.
"Customers do not want to spoil electrical outlets to the working surface of the island, so we equipped the net taken on the end, facing the stove," said Hill. "This means they are out of sight, but still useful.
"My favorite part is the open area of the kitchen without wall units, said Hill. "Sometimes less is more, and avoiding the temptation to fill each area with storage cupboards certainly paid here.
'of the island work aside, we stuck to using a base, which is easier for the plinth preparation cooking tends to be expelled because he sticks to -delĂ the cabinet.
Metro tiles, walls and floors.
I want to use a pantry unit in every kitchen if possible, "said Hill. "We have our own house and appreciate the fact that all our food is in one place. I also like to include electrical outlets inside if possible, so that customers can keep small appliances such as toasters, connected and ready to use. "
'This area also houses the washing machine and dryer and the dishwasher, said Hill. "It is quite a delicate tight space measuring 3.8mx 1.7m only, but the end result is very clean and easy to use.
Belfast sink, Caple.
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