Be inspired by this gravity-defying stainless-steel kitchen
The glass-walled kitchen acts like a bridge between the main building and the garden.

The glass-walled kitchen acts like a bridge between the main building and the garden. Inside, the island rests on perforated plinths that allow ventilation, while floor-level lighting around it creates a pleasant atmosphere in the evenings. The entire back wall of the kitchen is mirrored, which reflects the garden and gives a sense of depth.
1/8 Kitchen
Kitchen design and cabinetry
Paul Archer Design
2/8 Simple layout
A white ceiling and limestone flooring enhance the feeling of light in the kitchen. Along one side, stainless-steel units conceal a dishwasher and a pull-out bin.
Flooring
Stonell
Dishwasher
Gaggenau
3/8 Griddle hob
The domino grill hob cooks quick, healthy dishes. It has two independently controlled heating elements for cooking multiple foodstuffs and a removable drip tray for easy cleaning afterwards.
Hob
Gaggenau
4/8 Utensil drawer
Soft-closing drawers with smart steel interiors help keep cutlery and utensils tidy. The mellow taupe colour on the worksurface softens the industrial feel of the stainless-steel units.
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Worktop
Argil Brown Zodiaq
5/8 Sink area
Understated styling and a high-shine chrome finish make this tap an ideal choice for this modern kitchen. The accompanying sink has been undermounted beneath the chunky composite quartz worktop for a minimal look.
6/8 Crockery drawer
Compartments within the drawers make finding frequently used items simple.
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7/8 Dual-purpose doors
Double doors can either close off the kitchen from the rest of the house or fold back to hide neat shelf storage, turning it into sleek cupboards. Beyond is the dining area and living space, which have the same flooring for a seamless look.
8/8 Practical layout
With the doors open, the kitchen flows effortlessly into the adjoining living zones. Controls on the side of the island operate a clever ventilation mechanism, which opens a vent beneath the workstation, letting fresh air from outside the kitchen into the room.
Ventilation
Decoworks
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Thea Babington-Stitt is the Managing Editor for Ideal Home. Thea has been working across some of the UK’s leading interiors titles since 2016.
She started working on these magazines and websites after graduating from City University London with a Masters in Magazine Journalism. Before moving to Ideal Home, Thea was News and Features Editor at Homes & Gardens, LivingEtc and Country Homes & Interiors. In addition to her role at Ideal Home, Thea is studying for a diploma in interior design with The Interior Design Institute.
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