The owners removed the supporting wall that used to separate the kitchen from the hall to create this spacious kitchen-diner. Charcoal-painted units on the central island contrast with the cream units beyond and create an updated take on a classic country-style kitchen.
1/11 Kitchen-diner layout with central island
Chichester kitchen units
Neptune
Compac Carrara marble worktop
Domo
2/11 Kitchen-diner with freestanding range cooker
The stainless-steel oven and cooker hood add retro character to the room, while a subtle clear-glass splashback protects the wall behind the cooker.
Chimney hood and cooker
Smeg
Amethyst casserole
Le Creuset
3/11 Kitchen prep and eating areas
Distinctive lighting has been used to subtly differentiate the eating and cooking areas in this kitchen-diner, with a glass chandelier above the dining table and three pendants over the island. A framed vintage card print adds to the more relaxed feel of the dining area.
Orb light
The White Company
Pendants
Lighting Matters
Picture
Uniche Interior Furnishings
4/11 Kitchen corner with industrial furniture
Bakers shelves bring a vintage feel to the kitchen-diner, and have the added advantage of being moveable - handy when the table is extended for more guests. The clock on the wall above continues the factory look.
Similar clock
Newgate Clocks
Shelving unit
Uniche Interior Furnishings
5/11 Family kitchen dining area
An extendable table ensures there's plenty of room for everyone. Continuing the mix-and-match theme of the kitchen, the owner chose a combination of three different fabric-covered dining chairs. Vertical black radiators flank the doors to the garden.
Table
Neptune
Orb light
The White Company
Radiators
Feature Radiators
6/11 White kitchen-diner worktops
The white worktop has fine grey marbling in it to give it a marble effect. A trio of white pendants above the island provide focused lighting for the main food preparation area.
Compac Carrara marble worktop
Domo
Pendants
Lighting Matters
7/11 Under-stair kitchen units
The under-stair space in this kitchen (originally a hallway) has been turned into a dedicated drinks station, handily located next to a capacious fridge-freezer.
Fridge-freezer
Fisher & Paykel
Wine cabinet
Sinks-taps.com
8/11 Dark grey island unit with colour-matched stairs
Painting the stairs the same shade of grey as the island connects them to the space and turns them into an interesting feature. A shelf unit at the bottom of the stairs stores glasses, spare crockery and kitchen equipment.
Kitchen units
Neptune
9/11 Integrated two-door dishwasher
This integrated dishwasher gives you the choice of doing a small wash in one drawer, or a full one in both.
Integrated dishwasher
Fisher & Paykel
10/11 Traditional double-bowl ceramic kitchen sink
A double butler's sink lends country style to the room and means there's plenty of room for washing up large pots and pans.
Sink and tap
Carron Phoenix
11/11 Before the makeover
The old kitchen felt cluttered and looked dated. The owners have completely transformed it into a practical space where family and friends can congregate.
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