No.10
A dreary space has been reborn as a kitchen perfectly at home in its Georgian setting and fitting for a family
Keen to replace a dark and dated kitchen, the homeowners – acouple with young children – approached bespoke kitchen specialist Martin Moore. ‘The room could have been anywhere,’ recalls senior designer Matthew Sedgwick. ‘It bore no relevance to the period beauty of the house, nor did it suit busy family life.’
KITCHEN FOCUS
FEATURE AMELIA THORPE |
PROJECT DETAILS
DESIGNER Matthew Sedgwick of Martin Moore (martinmoore.com)
THE PROPERTYGeorgian townhouse
WORK Installation of a new kitchen
LOCATION Yorkshire
1 HERITAGEINSPIRATION
‘It was immediately apparent that our clients wanted a timeless design to suit the Georgian heritage of their home, but with a lighter and brighter feel,’ says Matthew. ‘They also wanted more storage and a more functional layout, better suited to the comings and goings of life with three children.’
2PERFECT PROPORTIONS
Matthew selected Martin Moore’s New Classic furniture and his starting point was to design a stud wall with faux chimney breast to frame the range cooker, flanked on each side by tall cupboards recessed into the wall. ‘Not only does this make the range cooker, complete with overmantel, a key focal point in the room, it also allows for ample storage on both sides, including a built-in fridge and freezer and a larder cupboard, without any sense of bulk in the room,’ says Matthew. A central island provides prep surface and bar seating, while the remaining wall features a practical sink zone and breakfast cupboard.
3MATERIAL MAGIC
The furniture is painted in shades of soft green, with the island in the deepest hue to ground the design. ‘The greens add interest and subtle warmth, working beautifully with the timber dining table and stone-coloured floor tiles, and accentuating the brighter feel of the space,’ says Matthew.
4 FINISHINGTOUCHES
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