New England Kitchen, LondonTraditional Kitchen, London
Artichoke worked with the renowned interior designer Michael Smith to develop the style of this bespoke kitchen. The detailing of the furniture either side of the Wolf range is influenced by the American East Coast New England style, with chromed door catches and simple glazed wall cabinets. The extraction canopy is clad in zinc and antiqued with acid and wax.
The green painted larder cabinet contains food storage and refrigeration; the mouldings on this cabinet were inspired from a piece of Dutch antique furniture. The pot hanging rack enabled us to provide lighting over the island and saved littering the timbered ceiling with unsightly lighting. There is a pot filler tap and stainless steel splashback.
Primary materials: Hand painted cabinetry, steel and antiqued zinc.
What Houzz contributors are saying:
Love leatherSoft and supple, the leather seats on these stools will get even better with age, further adding to the classic feel of this kitchen. Leather makes a good alternative to fabric for barstools, as it’s comfy but practical, too.
Hang from the ceilingMake the most of vertical space by suspending a ceiling rack. These useful items come in a range of shapes and materials, with various options for hanging your pots and pans. This one has a rectangular frame with sturdy clips around it, while others have a mesh in the middle.When deciding on where to install your ceiling rack, choose an area with limited footfall to avoid people knocking their heads. Above an island is perfect, as it provides an attractive centrepiece for the room.
Suspend a pan rackIt might bring to mind Victorian sculleries, but if your ceiling is high enough, a pan rack can be a great finishing touch in a traditional-style kitchen. Suspended over an island is a natural home; use it to show off your very best cookware. A metallic, industrial number can also help tone down a surfeit of wood in a traditional room.What traditional elements have you used in your kitchen? Share your ideas and thoughts in the Comments below.
The influence of EuropeClassical style has a long history. ‘It has a traditional feel,’ says Andrew, ‘and this all stems from the 1700s, when the wealthy could afford to travel in Greece and Italy, and then brought home wonderful design ideas.’ This changed the face of British design, ushering in a love of classical proportions and styling that remains alive today. ‘Previously, proportion was lacking and there was no detail in design,’ says Andrew. ‘Most buildings were constructed by builders, not architects. With travel to Europe and the subsequent influx of new ideas, all that changed.’
Include metallics Industrial style gets a timely revival with this welded rack, which can be adorned with chrome, steel and aluminium utensils. The material fits right in with the zinc cooker hood, factory-style lighting, marble surfaces and white-toned painted woodwork.Explore ways to work the industrial kitchen look
What Houzz users are commenting on:
B&B potential color scheme... ceiling in lower kitchen
good floor, color, grain, finish is OK.
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