ABOUT THIS BESPOKE SHERE KITCHEN

It was a pleasure to make and fit this elegant kitchen for a family building their dream home. Their focus was on clean functional design combined with classic craftsmanship.

Open-plan, spacious feel

A large and beautifully tiled hallway leads into the bright kitchen / dining / living room. The three areas are zoned perfectly with large stone tiles in the kitchen and warm parquet flooring in the eating and relaxing areas; with black framed sash windows at either end and doors in the middle opening out on to the veranda and garden.

Arts and Crafts

The whole house is filled with gorgeous vintage finds and antique wooden pieces with time worn patina. Craftsmanship was key to the look of this kitchen and achieved with a delicate cock bead framing, solid handmade shaker style cabinetry, painted by hand with oak interiors. There is fine caning in the bar stools, wood carving details and soft velvet upholstery on the dining chairs. A beautiful blend of old and new ~ it’s homely, artistic, calming, organised, stunning and it feels oh so perfect.

Layout Considerations

• In such a substantial kitchen it is a good idea to think about how you're going to use the space when you cook, to avoid long walks around the kitchen with armfuls of vegetables or heavy pans. So the 'traditional triangle route' between the hob/oven, fridge/larder and sink works brilliantly here.
• A 1700mm Island houses the sink, with bins and dishwasher either side. Wine fridge and wine rack along the left side and extra storage for bulky items like the food processor in the cupboards along the bar stool run. On the right there is something really magical - a baking drawer for the children, packed full of their own utensils and cookie cutters.
• The main prep areas around the hob and sink have been kept clear, with utensils on hand in over-sized drawers with broad pan drawers beneath.

Features

• On the left hand side of the kitchen the cabinetry is recessed into the wall. It cleverly hides a huge section of the kitchen so that it's less imposing on the space.
• What dreams are made of - a magnificent well stocked bespoke larder cupboard in oak. Almost all of the families dry foodstuffs fit into this oversize cupboard with spice and oil racks, adjustable shelving, pull out drawers and baskets.
• Marie Kondo inspired bespoke features such as pull out drawers for Tupperware, water bottles and all the lids.
• Tall glassware cabinet, housing every glass you might want - this family are always ready to party.
• The grand proportions of the full height cabinetry blending into the coving (which is used throughout the house), really makes the kitchen feel like it's always been there. Cupboards running to the ceiling offers extra storage for seasonal items and eliminates dust traps.

Colour crush

Warm natural woods, pure white worktop and the cool blues. The island and recessed cabinetry are painted in Blue Blood by Paint and Paper Library. The wall and base cabinetry are painted in Bone China Blue by Little Greene Paint Company. It’s a winning combination.

Replenishing wood for future generations

By working with us your kitchen is designed and made to last, so sustainability is at the core. We're also committed to replanting trees and using off-cuts in our conservation project to make Bug Homes. Read more on our Community Page.