Working with builders from the start allows us to plan ahead and avoid potential problems down the line. way out, smoothly and beautifully without wobbling and dipping- so I have all my supplies at my fingertips’
As a kitchen entertainer, a double sink was encouraged to help aid dinner party cleanups, and a wine cooler was also installed, to accommodate the guests’ side of the island.
Final thoughts
“ I used to be stuck in the kitchen on my own and I would miss half the festivities. Now it’ s at the heart of everything. There’ s enough room.”— Tam
Already, Tam explains how the kitchen has exceeded her expectations, and transformed her livelihood.
“ I’ ve been using it for 8 months now. There is nothing I would change... I had Christmas in it which was amazing- it proved the dream to be a reality. We ended up with about 12 people- everyone had workstations and got involved. I used to be stuck in the kitchen on my own and I would miss half the festivities. Now it’ s at the heart of everything. There’ s enough room.”
With a lovingly crafted open-plan extension, a thoughtful zoned layout and foodie features, Tam and Mark have gained the kitchen of their cooking and entertainer dreams. And it really is a match made in heaven:“ I stroke my kitchen- I constantly walk around with one hand on the island.”
www. thelondonkitchencompany. co. uk Photography credit: Chris Snook
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