The Tottenham Kitchen
What started as a small and inefficient layout, this kitchen extension has completely reimagined the space into a bright, spacious family kitchen, perfect for cooking, gathering, and spending time together.
The Backstory:
A couple with a young child came to me wanting to create a kitchen where they were able to spend time and cook together!
They came to me with two options: redo their existing kitchen or do an extension - this was simply inefficient with their budget.
After consideration, I came back to them with a third option - to move the internal and external doors to the garden in order to facilitate a small galley kitchen, which would really free up a huge amount of extra space. Helping to create the kitchen that they have been dreaming of.
This was a great middleground, more expensive than a simple redo but more budget-friendly compared to an extension.
Here's what I did:
? Smart door placement
The door placement was essential in the floor plan, allowing us to create a galley kitchen and dramatically open up the space.
? High-quality British materials
The couple valued premium materials, so we went for a naked kitchen- a bespoke handmade design, using lots of features such as dovetail joints and real wood.
? Opening up the space
To create a sense of greater space in the small kitchen, we used open shelving and handleless units. Open shelving can be more visually balanced rather than top-heavy.
? Meaningful blackboard
Both the father and daughter are type-1 diabetics, and by painting one of the units in blackboard paint, we were able to create a space where the family can carefully plan their meals.
? Clever hidden seating
By installing an overhang next to the sink, the family is now able to spend time together, creating a perch for their daughter that can be folded away when not in use.
? Pops of colour
Colour was extremely important to the family, but lots of colour in a small space can create a sense of being closed off. We incorporated colour intentionally, in the bespoke decals, handles, and the interior of the pantry- using every space to be as effective as possible.
Photo Credits: Josh Cauis, https://www.joshcaiusphotography.com/
The Backstory:
A couple with a young child came to me wanting to create a kitchen where they were able to spend time and cook together!
They came to me with two options: redo their existing kitchen or do an extension - this was simply inefficient with their budget.
After consideration, I came back to them with a third option - to move the internal and external doors to the garden in order to facilitate a small galley kitchen, which would really free up a huge amount of extra space. Helping to create the kitchen that they have been dreaming of.
This was a great middleground, more expensive than a simple redo but more budget-friendly compared to an extension.
Here's what I did:
? Smart door placement
The door placement was essential in the floor plan, allowing us to create a galley kitchen and dramatically open up the space.
? High-quality British materials
The couple valued premium materials, so we went for a naked kitchen- a bespoke handmade design, using lots of features such as dovetail joints and real wood.
? Opening up the space
To create a sense of greater space in the small kitchen, we used open shelving and handleless units. Open shelving can be more visually balanced rather than top-heavy.
? Meaningful blackboard
Both the father and daughter are type-1 diabetics, and by painting one of the units in blackboard paint, we were able to create a space where the family can carefully plan their meals.
? Clever hidden seating
By installing an overhang next to the sink, the family is now able to spend time together, creating a perch for their daughter that can be folded away when not in use.
? Pops of colour
Colour was extremely important to the family, but lots of colour in a small space can create a sense of being closed off. We incorporated colour intentionally, in the bespoke decals, handles, and the interior of the pantry- using every space to be as effective as possible.
Photo Credits: Josh Cauis, https://www.joshcaiusphotography.com/
Project Year: 2025
Project Cost: £50,001 - £75,000
Country: United Kingdom
Postcode: N17 8NS
