Sensational kitchen ideas from some of the world’s leading designers
Warm colour
‘The inspiration spawned from a bright red and chrome fire truck, but morphed to this ox-blood red for more sophistication,’ explains Summer. The red inserts are teamed with lightly stained oak and dramatic marble countertops with plum tones, and the design completed with a vintage dining table. ‘It feels strong and adds a dash of edginess to the room without overpowering the space,’ she says. Summer’s book Wonderland: Adventures in Decorating (£32.50, Rizzoli) is out now.
Free flow
‘The inspiration for this island was a 1960s slatted screen, owned by the client,’ explains Mike. It was handmade using stained strips of walnut, and topped with Calacatta Rosato marble. Kitchens from £75,000.
Graphic look
‘The graphic layout of this b3 kitchen is achieved by combining the strong verticals of the tall units with the lines of the island,’ says Magdalena. bulthaup b3 kitchens from £60,000.
Beauty in utility
‘This tailor-made cabinet is designed for storing pickles and preserves,’ says Alex. It has a sliding door and a marble counter. Kitchens from £120,000.
Sea blue
‘Materials and colours in this kitchen harmonise with its location on the Stockholm Archipelago,’ says Natalie. Restart range, £13,800, Officine Gullo.
Contemporary elegance
Internationally admired for his minimalist designs and monochromatic aesthetic, Joseph has created this elegant kitchen featuring monolithic slabs of Breccia Viola marble. Fingi pendants in patinated bronze by Eric Schmitt introduce a softer line, as do Platner Collection chairs from Knoll.
Statement style
Matt black cabinetry is teamed with Striatos-edged Black Vermont granite. ‘The emphasis here is on “raw” materials to create a bold look that works well with the stainless steel appliances,’ says Daniel. Kitchens from £30,000.
Modern eclectic
Georgina combined rare Blue Island quartzite with simple spray-painted cabinets. ‘We used elements of pippy oak for added interest,’ she says.
Clever zoning
‘The beauty of freestanding modular shelving is that you can create intimate zones in an open-plan space,’ says Fabiana. Formalia kitchens from £10,000.
Versatile design
