Kitchen
Rethink the double sinkClients often request a double sink – sometimes before anything else. Large double sinks have their uses, but if you’re willing to compromise and choose a single sink (or even a one-and-a-half sink with a slim second bowl), it can open up better storage options and more unbroken worktop space.This applies especially to stock cabinet ranges, which have a limited number of size options.8 things Houzz designers have taught us about kitchens this year
The kitchen was designed to have enduring style. Quality natural materials were key. “That’s why we’ve gone for wood, slate and a limestone floor,” Gozi Wamuo says.The bespoke cabinetry is veneered in walnut – a timber the couple liked for its warmth. “The joiner used one piece and you can see the grain running all the way through,” Wamuo says. The units have a very dark grey plinth that almost disappears, making the line of beautiful timber prominent.The long walnut shelf includes integral task lighting, and the splashback features crackle-glazed metro tiles, chosen for their simple beauty and easy maintenance.The work surfaces are made from slate, which tones with the floor, but has a lively finish. The grey limestone flooring is composed of large-format tiles. “We wanted to achieve clean, modern lines with fewer visible joins, plus it’s practical for cleaning,” says Wamuo. It also works well with the underfloor heating that keeps the finished space uncluttered by radiators.Kitchen units made by Joshua DuMond of biglittleprojects. Crackle-glazed tiles, Fired Earth. Brandy Crag slate worktop, Gordon Greaves Slate. Urban Grey limestone floor tiles, GDStones.
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