HOME + GARDEN
example , the homeowners had to wait three months for it to arrive .
How did you find the balance between an excellent design-led kitchen which also kept to budget and is practical , too ? High-quality appliances were integral to the design , but the homeowners didn ’ t want gas appliances for two reasons : from an eco-friendly perspective but also for easy maintenance . They therefore opted for induction hobs , for example , as they are simple and quick to clean . In terms of practicality , as they entertain so much , they didn ’ t want to have their backs to guests when they were preparing food , so the island was positioned in the centre of the room with space for five people to sit .
Did the kitchen require any bespoke elements ? The whole kitchen was designed and fitted bespoke , however one key element of the space was the island . In the centre of the kitchen is a supporting column which was the original back wall of the old house , so the island needed to be built around it . As the homeowners wanted a large island for food preparation and entertaining , we used the column as part of the design and used it to naturally break up the space by adding a dining table to the other side .
What are you most proud of ? The home ’ s location is stunning and leads straight onto the beach , so the indooroutdoor feel was a key part of the kitchen design . We designed a bright and airy space that flows from one end of the room through into the garden with an indoor-outdoor bar area , with bi-fold windows that fully open enabling incredible views .
What was your client most excited about ? A large sink in front of the window was a vital element of the kitchen . The first thing to consider was the size as it needed to accommodate the 90cm-wide oven trays and boiling water tap , while secondly , it needed to be positioned so the homeowners could enjoy the view of the garden and sea . The homeowners loved the final look of this area of the kitchen .
Water ’ s Edge is a holiday let / rental property , which can be booked through Bloom Stays ; bloomstays . com .
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