Before & After: A cramped kitchen re-modeled to an inviting open space
Amberth managed the design and build of this kitchen in Conwood Street, London.
Before the kitchen renovation, the space felt squashed and cluttered as the wall units were too small and the hanging lights obstructed the worktop area. We transformed this kitchen by introducing contemporary clean lines with classic touches.
To create more space, part of the wall was removed and this allowed the kitchen to flow into the living room area. Neolith Beton concrete effect worktop adds a raw edge to this polished kitchen and contrasts to the warm teak veneer. As the kitchen opens into the living space, the client wanted the space to feel bright, inviting and spacious. So, we decided on keeping the L shape layout and maximised on the counter space. A tall pull out larder provides ample dry food storage. A cabinet with electrical points and push to open extending shelf was designed to store a Kitchen Aid and small appliances without limiting the counter space available. We opted for an integrated double Dishdrawer by Fisher & Paykel, as it allowed ease of loading with minimal bending and the two independent drawers meant much smaller loads, so the clients didn’t have to let dirty dishes accumulate before loading an entire dishwasher. As the client enjoys socialising and entertaining in the space, a tall white built in wine fridge was introduced to store up to 123 wine bottles at 2 adjustable temperature zones. The use of white appliances and white satin lacquer for panels, plinths and trims behind the 45 degree handles, adds a contemporary touch of freshness to the palette and creates an interesting juxtaposition to the antique brass tap and sockets and crackled traditional tiles.
Comments (6)
E D
5 years agoRelated Discussions
POLL: Yay or nay - open plan kitchens?
Comments (206)We are often approached by clients who are creating an open plan kitchen, dining and living area. To overcome some of the issues we make cabinetry which can hide away the usual clutter found in a busy kitchen. Bi-fold and pocketing doors are great in this instance as ovens and even sinks can be hidden away, making the cabinetry seem more like a piece of furniture than a kitchen. Our clients love being able to change the look of a space in an instance! It is crucial to make sure you choose your appliances carefully, i.e. a quiet dishwasher and a good extractor are of huge benefit here. As long as the space is thoughtfully planned there is no reason that it shouldn't work functional and aesthetically....See MoreVictorian House Re-design - Kitchen
Comments (39)Truly beautiful work but I feel that the two large pendants over the table where not necessary. Too many pendants now and the ceiling is not high enough for them. It would have been different with smaller shades possibly. An alternative would have been to use the pendant you have over the island over the table and used something like this over the island instead. This is the Long John brass spotlights fixture available on @hollowaysofludlow and you can find it in a variety of lengths from 1m to 2.6m depending on the length of your island. It would match the brassware on the cabinetry too....See MoreBefore & After - A Cramped Home to Eclectic Entertainment Spot
Comments (11)Dear E D Only the shower room picture has a slightly different angle. All other pictures before and after were taken from the same positions. We moved and opened up walls, as well as moved kitchen into the other room (red). I think maybe that it why it seems a bit confusing. But, I hope you like it. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, and we will be happy to answer them all. Have a lovely day. Warm regards, Inga Kopala...See MoreCrisis of confidence - kitchen diner too cramped or compromised?
Comments (9)Hello all. When I made my first post I grossly underestimated how much time (or not) I would have available to think about my project so apologies for the lack of engagement on my part. Lockdown has provided a bit more time for a meaningful ponder so thought I would throw our latest idea out there as the cross section of views on Houzz are so interesting and useful and spark so many new thoughts. The key change is a small front extension to allow the stair to be relocated and make way for a home office - a new must have following recent experience of trying to work from home without a dedicated space. There is scope for the stair/hall to be double height. The utility has been pushed from the middle of the room to the far corner which is the darkest spot in the house. The other option we considered was to put the utility just beyond the ground floor WC which would be cheaper for the plumbing but we wondered whether it felt a bit cramped and gave a less instant open feel when entering the kitchen / diner.... Instead, this space (where the small chair and coffee table are shown) is intended to be my little 'coffee shop' spot with a breakfast/coffee pantry and low level units on the back wall doubling up as a bench seat. This outcome is around 4.75m length for the kitchen along the rear wall with a 2.35m island between 2 structural columns that we think will be needed. Combined with the low level units, breakfast pantry and small utility were hopeful this is a more appropriate and workable amount compared to what was proposed originally. The area beyond the kitchen is a play space for the immediate term. Would be nice to be able to close it off in due course as a snug perhaps. Dining table is shown in front of bifold doors (southish facing). We already have large sliding doors onto the garden from the lounge. Still 50:50 on bifold doors versus a built in bench seat with a bifold or sliding window instead (I blame the Irish architect on Your Home Made Perfect and his love of a bench seat!). The other key change is to widen the openings into both the lounge and kitchen diner with tall sliding pocket doors so we can open the whole space up or close areas down as needed. Quite cathartic to think out loud! Any views, observations or suggestions very welcome. Many thanks...See More
Anthony (Beano)
5 years ago
Ribena Drinker
5 years ago
Patrina
5 years ago- PRO
Amberth
5 years agoHi 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!
Radhika Sethia