The Art of Design Issue 48 2021 | Page 43

Ultra-marine blue became the starting point for the kitchen and ground floor design – this fresh hue extends to the garden to unite indoors and outdoors .
Bespoke cabinetry designed by HUX London provides ample storage , and on one section beautiful fluted glass panels hide a TV . The cabinetry is complemented by a spectacular book-matched marble splash-back , and timber , parquet flooring , which extends throughout the ground floor .
The open kitchen area incorporates a glamorous dining table by Marcel Wanders , which the family use every day .
Now a snug , this was the darkest room with the least going for it architecturally . A cool and cosy space was created with elegant wall-panelling , a low corner sofa , stylish wall lamps and a wood-burning stove . It ’ s now ¬ the family ’ s favourite room , as they gather here for movie nights .
Although generously sized , it was a typical period property with a warren of dark rooms that didn ’ t suit modern life . The garden was awkward to access and some rooms rarely used . As avid foodies and cooks , the family wanted an open kitchendining area where they could entertain their friends , with plentiful storage and a connection to the garden .
Our design team reconfigured the ground floor and added a small rear and side extension to open the space for a huge kitchen and dining area , with a bank of Crittall windows leading to the garden ( redesigned by Ruth Willmott ).