A BESPOKE KITCHEN FOR A HISTORIC TOLL HOUSE
James Latham supports Prestige Interior Projects specify premium Cleaf surfaces for a unique renovation challenge.
When Prestige Interior Projects took on the renovation of a private residence incorporating a historic toll house, the brief faced an unusual design challenge. Working closely with James Latham, Director Bradley Jeffries specified two complementary Cleaf melamine finishes, Azimut( S022 Portland) for the tall units and Cheope( FB49 Glauco), for the base units.
The materials needed to balance contrasting client preferences while delivering a contemporary kitchen that respected the character of the original octagonal building. The result is a carefully considered design that seamlessly bridges heritage and modern living.
Taking a closer look at the project...
Where heritage meets contemporary design
The clients wanted a kitchen that would feel at home within their modern extension, while remaining sensitive to the character of the original toll house. Adding to the complexity, the two clients had opposing aesthetic preferences: one favoured darker tones, the other lighter finishes.
The kitchen forms part of a bright, open-plan living space with plentiful natural light, yet the kitchen area itself has no direct window. Compounding this, the design needed to complement a premium stone surface the clients had purchased several years earlier, a material that had already become central to the overall design of the home.
Bradley Jeffries knew that selecting the right materials would be critical to the success of the project.
From design challenge to technical excellence
Bradley specified Cleaf Azimut( S022 Portland) for the tall units, a lighter panel with natural timber grain, and Cleaf Cheope( FB49 Glauco) for the base units, a darker panel featuring a subtle diamond pattern.
This pattern subtly echoes the octagonal geometry of the original toll house, creating a visual link between the old and new.
“ The diamonds in the FB49 complement that odd octagonal shape of the old toll house,” explains Bradley.“ It’ s a subtle little detail that pulls the toll house into the new extension.”
The dual-colour approach achieved multiple objectives. Using the lighter Portland on the larger tall
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