Westra

GUIDE PRICE: Kitchen only £65k+

This lovely detached house is set in beautiful grounds, with a feature landscaped area surrounding the house and more open areas of fields beyond, so making the most of the views outside were a priority when it came to re-designing the kitchen and dining area. A small study area off the kitchen was taken down to open up the whole space and increase the footprint of the kitchen itself, whilst a new picture window was opened up on the side to give views over the fields, often filled with grazing sheep.
The large island with casual seating was positioned so that the family could watch TV whilst having breakfast but also enjoy the views over the gardens to both front and rear of the property. Classic Shaker in-frame cabinets were given a slightly more contemporary look by the use of slimmer frames on all the doors, whilst the more contemporary island features both slatted oak end panels and book matched oak veneered drawer fronts, picking up on the oak recessed TV wall.
The slatted oak doors on the hidden cupboards at the back of the island keep the casual seating area streamlined whilst also giving additional storage. Gorgeous Dekton worktops were used on the island, with waterfall end panel detail showcasing the stunning golden vein detail of the Enzo colourway. The same material was also used inside the breakfast cupboard and larder, both with bespoke internal fittings, whilst a simpler toning white quartz worktop was used on the main run. A Bora downdraft vented hob, with ample room to both sides for food prep, is the perfect place to cook whilst entertaining, overlooking both the dining table and seating area.
The tall run has a central housing with Miele oven, combi and warming drawer which is flanked on one side by matching Miele full height fridge and freezer and on the other by a luxury larder unit, complete with solid oak internal drawers. Dramatic Armac Martin handles in solid brass are used on the tall cabinets in this run, whilst smaller versions and co-ordinating knob handles are used on the rest of the kitchen cabinetry.
The main run features two sinks, both with matching Quooker hot taps, the larger for general washing up, the smaller one primarily used as a tea and coffee making station handily positioned near the breakfast cupboard. A stunning, multi arm central light in brass makes a real statement over the island, something a little different and also neatly minimising the look of the unavoidable overhead beam. Brass stork wall lights are used on either side of the main run for additional lighting and interest.