MAJESTIC CHARCOAL
Doors open, doors closed - putting on a great show
With their children grown up and with homes of their own, the owners of this large, newly built house in south London were able to finally have the kitchen of their dreams.
The Brief
The client wanted a kitchen that was markedly Danish in style, with a combination of natural timber and a monochrome colour scheme. Although she wanted the overall aesthetic to be minimalist, with all the work areas entirely hidden from view, to prevent the white-walled room from looking too clinical and plain, she asked for a subtle panelled detail to be added to the doors of the wall cabinetry, giving them a classically elegant finish.
The designer's solution showcases Sola Kitchen's signature Gustavian style, which was created in direct response to the client's request for beading to be applied to flat-fronted doors, to create a panelled effect on the oak-veneered surfaces. The wood grain visible through the black stain is another tactile layer of interest that chimes with the natural look of the white-pigmented slatted oak cabinetry on the island. Integrated grip handles and a pop-up extraction system for the hob in the island's quartzite worktop were selected to help keep the scheme clear of distracting details, and one of the doors in the run of wall cabinets opens to reveal a doorway into a walk-in utility room.
Special Features
A seat at the bar: The quartzite for the worktops was carefully chosen so it could be cut to give the island a waterfall side at one end, and leave a sufficient overhang as a bar at the other.
Finishing touches: all the cabinet carcasses are solid oak as standard.
Materials & Finishes
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3.- Fusion Blue Quartzite
- White Pigmented Oak - Hygge
- Hand Painted Oak in Sola Kitchens Colour "Caviar"
The process
