insideKENT Magazine Issue 82 - January 2019 | Page 117

INTERIORS KITCHEN INSPIRATION: GINUARY from Collins Bespoke IS 2019 THE YEAR FOR YOUR NEW KITCHEN? WITH EVERY NEW YEAR COMES OPPORTUNITY, CREATIVITY AND THE IDEAL TIME TO START TURNING PLANS INTO REALITY. You may have already started thinking about your favourite styles, colours and accessories – what inspires you, and what doesn’t. This January, however, will it be the new persona the month has taken on, that inspires you the most? We are, of course, talking about “Ginuary!” Over the past few years it seems there has been somewhat of a ‘gin boom’. The popular drink has made a huge comeback from the demand seen in the 1700s, when it was simply known as ‘Mother’s Ruin’. Everyone’s talking about it. And, with Britain’s love for gin growing again, it’s no wonder that Collins Bespoke are seeing a rise in demand and design for beautifully bespoke drinks cabinets. A kitchen is, undoubtably, the most important room in the home. It’s where a passion for cooking meets coffee mornings, Sunday mornings, and last-minute- homework mornings. It’s also the ideal spot for entertaining and enjoying your Friday nights with good friends. A kitchen really is so much more than a kitchen. It’s a living space. Dressers and drink cabinets are a wonderful example of extended kitchen-living, and something that Collins Bespoke are enjoying seeing more and more. By now, you’ve probably visited somewhere that’s home to an impressive gin collection. It’s pretty quirky! And, the whole customisation and experience that goes into serving a gin is totally bespoke in itself. But, having your very own designated drinks cabinet – stocked with all your favourite tipples at home – has certainly got to be the perfect way to host a party. The absolute epitome of style and wow-factor. Plus, a real talking point for your guests. Of course, every cabinet designed and made is bespoke – properly bespoke, as in, made with you in mind, naturally. Whether you opt for internal lighting, glass shelves, bi-folding doors or even add an integrated wine cooler – Collins Bespoke designs and makes the cabinets to complement your style, while providing a timeless design feature and most of all – ready to entertain. So, if 2019 is your year for your new kitchen – and, a new space to adult and entertain (when the homework is done) – visit the team at Collins Bespoke, who will happily offer a free design consultation and an initial bespoke plan. Collins Bespoke is a Kent-based and Kent-bred family-owned and family-run business, working throughout Kent, Sussex, Surrey and London. Their showroom and workshop can be found just outside Ashford, where they have good coffee and biscuits (because it probably isn’t right to offer gin)! Managing and creative director, Nick Collins, has over 20 years’ experience in designing and making bespoke kitchens and cabinetry. Collins Bespoke 40 Old Surrenden Manor Bethersden TN26 3DL [email protected] www.collinsbespoke.com 117