Visit Kitchen: Classic Meets Contemporary in London Victorian property - A bright spacious kitchen with a contemporary design that will not date is something that many of us want. The owners of this kitchen, south-west London, worked with Stella Kordista designer of A1 Lofts and extensions to create just that - replacing a rustic twee style cuisine with a fresh, modern design and increasing the global space with side and rear extension.
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Cooking A glance
Who lives here A busy working couples
Location Southwest London
Size 8m x 4.5m
designer Stella Kordista A1 Lofts and extensions
Who lives here A busy working couples
Location Southwest London
Size 8m x 4.5m
designer Stella Kordista A1 Lofts and extensions
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"This transformation of the kitchen was the latest step in a complete overhaul of the house for the owners," says designer Stella Kordista. "They wanted something timeless that was full of light and, as they are both passionate cooks, he had to work on a practical level, too. "
in order to increase the amount of space available for cooking, side Kordista added back and rear extensions to the Victorian house. The back side has three Velux skylights to improve natural light, with intelligent function remote control for opening and closing.
in order to increase the amount of space available for cooking, side Kordista added back and rear extensions to the Victorian house. The back side has three Velux skylights to improve natural light, with intelligent function remote control for opening and closing.
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" the most difficult part of the design worked in a relatively small space to fit in all the required owners, "said Kordista.
Added a unit of the island was a great way to ensure the space was used as efficiently as possible, and it also doubles as a handy bar. Hanging over the island offer plenty of task lighting and create an elegant focal point.
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Added a unit of the island was a great way to ensure the space was used as efficiently as possible, and it also doubles as a handy bar. Hanging over the island offer plenty of task lighting and create an elegant focal point.
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According to the light contemporary look, the kitchen has custom units, hand-painted in soft pale shade. "The owners considered dark worktops, but have seen a similar kitchen with pale that looked more contemporary look," says Kordista. "The units and worktops sit well with porcelain floor tiles pale. "
Units, Kitchens hand Christchurch. Units painted in Rolling Fog, Little Greene. Porcelain f loor tiles Potter Perrin.
Units, Kitchens hand Christchurch. Units painted in Rolling Fog, Little Greene. Porcelain f loor tiles Potter Perrin.
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the kitchen centerpiece is the huge dual fuel cooker. "with the stove in front of the island unit, it creates an efficient work triangle with many space for prep in, "says Kordista.
A large stainless steel backsplash adds a contemporary touch and reflects the light, keeping the bright space, while the exhaust fan is carefully hidden in the chimney above.
Cooker Rangemaster.
A large stainless steel backsplash adds a contemporary touch and reflects the light, keeping the bright space, while the exhaust fan is carefully hidden in the chimney above.
Cooker Rangemaster.
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polished chrome knobs on cabinets echo stainless steel and chrome used elsewhere in the kitchen and create the timeless atmosphere, contemporary owners were after.
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The hardworking island unit also features an integrated hand tray and dishwasher on either side of the sink.
The bar stools nuts to tie island with dining table, adding the natural heat of otherwise neutral scheme
Press. sink, two Franke.
The bar stools nuts to tie island with dining table, adding the natural heat of otherwise neutral scheme
Press. sink, two Franke.
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wine cellar is the table of reach room - perfect for entertaining!
Liebherr wine cellar.
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Liebherr wine cellar.
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"as well as the new roof windows, we increased the light in the room by exchanging, existing French doors shaped bay for those of contemporary bifolding" says Kordista. "These provide beautiful view of the garden when the couple dined. "
the bright pink chairs add an uplifting shot of color to the space.
Mood dining chairs , Barker and Stonehouse
the bright pink chairs add an uplifting shot of color to the space.
Mood dining chairs , Barker and Stonehouse
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A large freestanding fridge freezer sits quietly behind the unity of the island, and complete the work triangle.
fridge freezer, Fisher & Paykel.
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fridge freezer, Fisher & Paykel.
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