This project was special to me for all sorts of reasons. It goes a little bit further than most of the kitchen industry would attempt so I hope you can appreciate the efforts applied to give an experience of what really goes into a ‘Charlie’ kitchen creation.

I had the pleasure to be involved in the creation of this fantastic kitchen for a lovely couple who are now dear friends.
It is in a Georgian villa with a beautiful facade. The client carried out an extensive ‘top to toe’ restoration of this wonderful property with great care and due diligence towards the history and heritage of the glorious architecture of that era and I must say now, they pulled it off with great aplomb.

I had to liaise with the architect, Tristan from http://www.alma-nac.com/
and this helped the whole exercise get finished very smoothly.
The client chose an underfloor heating system with an engineered wooden floor that complimented the whole ambience of the room very well.
Appliances were specified to be an AGA TC, with Miele Fridge, Freezer, wine cooler, microwave and dishwasher.
The ironmongery (handles, hinges etc…) were specially source by us and finished in handmade pewter.

We also concocted our very own concept that we like to call the “Tea & Toast” cabinet.

It’s a cool idea where we add inside a unit a drainer sink, filtered water, Quooker kettle tap and microwave, all neatly hidden away which also gives you more counter space and less clutter, Win, Win as they say!
Next was our spin on the traditional larder, Unusually this time, the interior was painted as opposed you our normal spec’d Oak. This was a very pleasant surprise as you can see from the gallery pics.

Another feature that you just wouldn’t get ‘of the shelf’ is the exquisitely curved hat, shoe and coat rack making a great use of this dead space behind the door.
The client had asked for the four stool seating area to be family and socially orientated so we faced them off which works really well along with the exclusive stools custom painted to match with the AGA, great feature. To this we added a new concept in the magazine rack on the end of the island which the client loves not just for its practicality, but also for it’s quaintness.

A window benched seat with storage was added for those lazy mornings with a coffee and the Sunday Times…..

….and finally, The colour used for the finest hand painted finish is Farrow and Ball Mizzle.