The Art of Design Issue 38 2019 | Page 52

52 INSPIRED BY GLASS Terrazzo specialist Diespeker & Co was The striking starburst orange in the terrazzo Fiona Ginnett from Witlof said: “When we commissioned by Witlof Design to create was a must-have inclusion in the mix, with the had time to stop and take it all in, we were this unique look for a bespoke worktop, a client specifying a ‘kapow of jewel colour in a mesmerised by the surface - the glass adds central feature island in a residential kitchen white space’. Just two different samples were such depth and I love that no two sections makeover. needed before the perfect blend of colours you look at are the same.” And the client’s was achieved. reaction? “I absolutely love my new kitchen. The unusual terrazzo design was inspired Everything about it. It gives me huge pleasure by a Peter Layton glass bowl owned by the The Diespeker team created the terrazzo every day. And I especially love seeing client, who was set on including the bowl’s at the onsite factory; after the 2.6m X 0.9m people’s reactions to the island, with its lovely distinctive colours in their new kitchen. worktop was moulded and set it was ground shouty terrazzo.” and polished to achieve a flawless finish. A visit to Diespeker’s showroom in Matching bespoke handles were added www.diespeker.co.uk Bermondsey provided a Eureka moment, as a finishing touch. The stunning island is when the client spotted a panel of glass mounted on wheels, enabling the kitchen sales@diespeker.co.uk chippings that looked like boiled sweets, just space to be flexible. the look she had her heart set on. 020 7358 0160