Q & A with Melissa Klink , Creative Director at Harvey Jones :
The images of this kitchen show the importance of the quality of finishes - the marble surfaces , the wooden floors , the concrete fireplace . Could you tell us more about the choices ?
We know how functional the kitchen space is to our everyday needs , and now more than ever we are occupying the room throughout the majority of our time , so you need to appreciate how the materials will react both initially and over a long period of time . It is important to take the variant qualities of each material into consideration - not just the colour , but durability , texture and finish too . Understanding how the materials allow light to travel throughout the space will also make a big difference to the overall sense of inspiration . Taking the time to select not just top-quality finishes , but selections that are unique to our personal style is paramount to creating a timeless finish .
What do you think are the most important things to consider when designing a kitchen , and how does this project reflect these ?
The most important thing to consider when designing a kitchen is to make it work for you . You want to guarantee that immediate joy is carried through year after year . There are so many personal decisions to make when creating a kitchen space like this , so it is important to select a designer that you feel connected with - someone that will be dedicated to making sure all of your needs are met from both a practical and design perspective . Going with your gut will help to enhance the experience and provide you with a kitchen that is tailored to you and your life .
Products featured
Appliances : Fridge : Fisher & Paykel , £ 1,640 Wine fridge : Fisher & Paykel , £ 1,120
Dishwasher : Fisher & Paykel , £ 985 Cooker : Fisher & Paykel , £ 1,080 Hob : Britannia , £ 785 Sink : Blaueo sublime sink , £ 320 Tap : Quooker tap fusion in Black
Surfaces : Worktops : Calacatta Bluette marble , supplied by Sidne4Life , £ 5,000 + VAT - ( 3 slabs used , cost includes installation ) Flooring : Trunk floor , £ 79 per sq m
Furniture : Table : Tiros by Barker & Stonehouse , £ 1,768 Chairs : Soho Home , £ 1,225 for 6 Island lamps : Soho Home , £ 99 each Wall lamps : Julian Lighting , £ 300 for 3
Paints : Walls : Farrow & Ball in Velvet Kitchen outside cabinets : Valspar in Keep the Peace and Farrow & Ball in Parma Grey Inside cabinets : Farrow & Ball in Dutch Orange
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