Full House Project on New-Build Property
Having worked on this customer’s previous house, it was a real pleasure to be involved in their exciting new build project.
The overall theme carries a traditional feel with a slight contemporary edge. Throughout the house, the furniture is handmade in our Sheffield factory in a simple Shaker, in-frame style.
Kitchen
In the kitchen, a lighter colour is used on the surrounding furniture, wrapping around the room and linking seamlessly into the utility entrance. The entrance itself is framed by shelving on either side, discreetly concealing the door.
This lighter palette contrasts with the darker tone used on the island and continues through into the utility.
The breakfast bar and table are finished in vintage Spekva Oak, complementing the warm dark blue of the island and the lighter shade on the outer units. These natural elements add warmth and texture to the space.
At either end of the island, open unit features break up the mass of cabinetry and provide additional storage. Each includes an oak veneered drawer and an open shelf for everyday items or for displaying favourite bowls.
Inside the pocket door larder, a dark oak veneer interior houses a coffee station, accessible throughout the day and easily closed away when not in use.
Luxury details include a traditional style Quooker tap in polished nickel, Miele appliances, simple lighting within the glazed wall units, and dimmable task lighting beneath the wall units.
The client fell in love with the Le Canche range cooker in a soft blue tone, and the surrounding colour palette was carefully selected to complement it.
The worktop is CaesarStone Aterra Blanco 5112. Its subtle marble veining is understated, yet it brings quiet character to the space.
Handles by Armac Martin and a Shaw’s butler sink complete the scheme. Together, these elements create a beautiful family space, whether gathering around the island or sitting at the bespoke dining table, without compromising on functionality.
Photo accreditation: James Rowland – jamesrowlandphotography.com
Utility
Working with the darker blue from the Island in the kitchen, and the lighter colour on the surrounding units we flipped the emphasis on using the darker colour in the utility. This adds strength to a room that is not always so interesting to walk into. There are 2 hidden pull out laundry baskets, dog food internal drawer and an open drying area, with a pull out rack for small items.
A Perrin and Rowe tap, again in the polished nickel, with a pull out hose, and the polished nickel feature shelf brackets to match. The shelves keep a sense of openness in an otherwise long, narrow room. It also creates some interest on a long wall, with the lovely paneling in the back ground.
There is an open space for drying shirts and a pullout rack for small items or things that may need to dry flat. Plenty of storage in the wall units and broom cupboards. One of which hides all the services.
Bedrooms
All the bedrooms have a simple shaker hand painted range of units in a Little green neutral colour, with light oak melamine interiors. All wardrobes have hanging space for long and short items, and some shelving for jeans and jumpers. 2 sets of small drawers either side of a dressing table area adds storage for small items of clothing. A simple brushed nickel handle was chosen, and the plinth is set forward to add detail to the base of the units and compliment the cornice.
Master bedroom
Using a rich dark wood element in the walk-in wardrobe, we created a his and hers side to the space. There is lots of storage for shoes, long and short hanging, with top pull down rails. Drawers for smaller items, belts, jewelry, undergarments. Trouser rails and hidden small pull-out poles to hang a specific outfit on to curate a look for the day or evening. The rear wall was clad in a full-length mirror, creating a sense of space to the room, and have a clear view of an outfit with shoes.
Cinema rooms
Using a dark warm blue hand painted finish, with low key lighting, we created a library feel for the cinema room. With touches of dark wood to create warmth and texture, brining personality and interest to the room.
The base units under the open shelving house a fridge for cold drinks, and the draws for snacks and glasses. Below the screen area are more base units, to house the media electrical items, games console and media boxes. The TV wall reflects the same niche as the wall opposite, with all the furniture being in a simple shaker style with lay on doors, reflecting the furniture in the other rooms. The interior of the base units is in a dark walnut melamine. The Bronze finish handles are made by Jolie.
Panelling
Using a dark warm blue hand painted finish, with low key lighting, we created a library feel for the cinema room. With touches of dark wood to create warmth and texture, brining personality and interest to the room.
The base units under the open shelving house a fridge for cold drinks, and the draws for snacks and glasses. Below the screen area are more base units, to house the media electrical items, games console and media boxes. The TV wall reflects the same niche as the wall opposite, with all the furniture being in a simple shaker style with lay on doors, reflecting the furniture in the other rooms. The interior of the base units is in a dark walnut melamine. The Bronze finish handles are made by Jolie.