The designer's solution incorporates a long run of flat-fronted cabinetry along the vast wall space, housing the fridge-freezer, dishwasher, ovens, and sink, with a walk-in pantry concealed at one end. To enhance the room's height and create a striking focal point behind the island, three floating overhead cabinets for glassware are positioned at head height in the middle of the splashback, leaving clear space around them. The natural oak of the carcasses is left on show at either end of these cabinets, and on the side reveals of the tall cabinetry, connected by a recessed strip of aged brass in the splashback, adding a refined decorative touch that complements the brass front of the island. This brass theme is echoed throughout the space, in details like the light switches, power sockets, door handles, and chair frames, tying the entire design together with subtle, cohesive elegance.

Finishing touches: the sink worktop is 3.4 metres in length which meant careful consideration was required when ordering the polished material, to ensure the additional half slab that was needed had veining consistent with the larger piece and that the joins were invisible, creating a finish that keeps the eye as well as the user happy.