Design Concept and Layout
An open-plan kitchen is the heart of a modern home, seamlessly blending functionality with style. A well-designed space should be both practical and aesthetically pleasing, creating an environment that invites social interaction while supporting everyday cooking and dining needs. This particular kitchen embraces a contemporary yet timeless look by combining slab and shaker doors in a two-tone grey palette, accented with solid American oak in key features such as the breakfast bar and illuminated shelving.
The open-plan design blends the kitchen seamlessly into the living and dining areas, making it ideal for family gatherings and entertaining guests. The hand made cabinetry combines slab and shaker doors, striking a perfect balance between minimal modern and detailed classic.
The two-tone grey colour scheme elevates the kitchen’s sophistication. A darker grey on the recess fitted tall units grounds the space, giving it a bold and contemporary edge, while a lighter grey on the base, island, and wall cabinets maintains an airy and open feel. This contrast keeps the space visually interesting without feeling too overwhelming.
Material Choices and Key Features
The inclusion of solid American oak elements adds warmth and character to the kitchen. The breakfast bar, crafted from solid American Oak, provides a striking contrast to the grey cabinetry, offering a welcoming and tactile surface for casual dining or morning coffee. The natural tones of this amazing wood soften the modern greys, creating a harmonious fusion of materials.
Illuminated shelving in the same Oak material serves both functional and decorative purposes. Strategically placed LED lighting enhances the display of kitchenware, cookbooks, or decorative pieces, introducing an inviting glow that adds depth and ambiance to the space. These shelves break up the solid cabinetry, preventing the design from feeling too monolithic while allowing for personal touches that make the kitchen feel homely.
Practicality and Functionality
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the kitchen is designed with practicality in mind. The combination of slab and shaker doors ensures that the space remains easy to clean while still offering a refined, textured appearance. The layout maximises storage, with deep drawers for pots and pans, pull-out larder units for pantry essentials, and integrated appliances that maintain the streamlined look.
The Boot Room Entrance
The boot room offers a practical second entrance into the house. The comprehensive storage options remove any excuses for random piles of shoes, boots and coats discarded in a rush to get inside from the cold.
The solid oak panelling is topped with a practical shelf and ample coat hangers. It rests above a row of low cabinets that double up as seating and storage. Whilst the trio of shaker tall units add yet more storage to a web specified space.
The Ultimate Utility
This utility room has more floor space than many of the kitchens we work on. It’s a fantastic size that is blessed with a large window that floods the room with sunlight. The solid wood shaker style cabinetry complements the adjoining kitchen, presenting a seamless transition that oozes quality and style.