Before & After: Kitchen & Living Room Renovation in Notting Hill

2 years ago

Huntsmore project managed the design and build phase of this open plan kitchen and living room in Notting Hill. The property was in a flat in a Victorian conversion close to Portobello Road which had not been renovated for some time. The client wanted to created a visually impressive open plan space that had a bar area suitable to entertaining and hosting parties.

Before:

The property was in a tired condition, featuring an unpractical ‘mezzanine’ storage section and stairs leading up to it. This was one of the first things to be removed. In its place, a large tower unit was built with a steel framework to create a large ‘pass-through’ area serving as the bar. The tower unit also incorporated a wine cooler in the base.

After:

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The kitchen was hand-painted by Huntsmore to match the rich blue colour on the walls.The electrics and central heating were all overhauled, with gun-metal column radiators installed.

Bespoke cabinetry either side of the existing chimney breast built to pack in as much storage as possible. Period features were also reinstated, with Huntsmore sourcing the marble fireplace surround as well as the plaster coving that were installed throughout. The original flooring was retained, with hardwearing floor paint applied to give the rich contrasting colour.

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Talbot Road · More Info

Talbot Road · More Info

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Comments (13)

PRO
Zeta Interiors
2 years ago
What a brave selection of colour, fantastic :)
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Jaime Bako
2 years ago
Love the bright blue, what an amazing transformation!!
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Hi everyone. We are sorry that you feel this way, so we have attached a few images below to demonstrate the entire kitchen before the makeover. We tend to use 1 - 2 images maximum for this type of post and we can see that this has limited the ability for full clarity on the kitchen before. We hope this helps and thank you for engaging with us!
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Anna
2 years ago
When I scrolled down and saw the blue I said "Wow!"

What a lovely space
minipie
2 years ago
Great use of the space! The blue is a bit much for me but that's personal taste. Love the layout and especially the metal framed glass cabinets above the passthrough. The alcove behind the dining table is crying out for a big artwork!
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Seasons in Colour
2 years ago
Great use of colour to make a statement but I would use it as an accessory colour away from the kitchen. having said that, it is interesting to read that the kitchen was hand painted to match the wall colour and not the other way round! it's all about personal taste so if owners love it then that's all that matters.

Bravo for use of the bar-like cabinet for glasses, this gives the feel of a bar and it is very trendy. We're seeing more of this around homes. The worktop is FANTASTIC.
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Hampstead Design Hub
2 years ago
What a beautiful colour!
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Huntsmore
2 years ago
Thank you for all your comments! The client wanted a deep blue colour across the whole room and we were happy to oblige! Check out the rest of the project and other unique colours used in the bedrooms by viewing our profile!
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colourhappy
last year
I find it way too much and don't like it's juxtaposition next to the white. But if the client loves it then hey ho. Great to see things that divide people, even if they are not to everyone's taste.
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Ian Dunn Woodwork & Design
last year
Brilliant use of colour!
Mark S[enser
last year
Love that blue! Wow! I feel easy and comfortable already and I hope that so do the people living there. Green couches and blue walls- work!
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Beautiful! What a colour. The green sofas look great against that colour.
E D
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Yep, 'brave' use of colour.

Not convinced it works in a space of these more modest proportions.
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Dee's Design
last year
What an incredible transformation! I had been looking for some inspiration and as soon as I sal that blue I knew I had found it.

Amazing work!

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Before & After: Kitchen & Living Room Renovation in Notting Hill

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