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Our client approached us after returning to their home following a few years away with work.
The existing kitchen was installed several years earlier by the client. Following a period of letting the property, the kitchen needed replacing ready for our client to make the house their permanent home.
This kitchen is one of the best examples to demonstrate how at Nü, we carefully listen to our clients’ needs, and also their design preferences to design kitchens unique to their space, who they need to cater for, and individual personalities. What we really loved about this project was the design is a genuine collaboration between our team and the client resulting in a truly individualised design that works for both day to day needs, as well as entertaining for larger groups.
A kitchen tailored to everyday living and entertaining.
Key priorities included:
– Refreshing the kitchen, respecting the recently replaced stone floor, designing a kitchen that didn’t look ‘too fitted’ and reflecting the client’s personality and style. Needed to take account of existing open plan space and not encroach too much into dining area. Clients entertain and enjoy cooking for large numbers especially for family occasions.
-Kitchen needs a very functional layout with updated modern Neff appliances including oven/steamer, ¾ height fridge, and under counter freezer, wine/beer fridge, vented hob, 2 drawer Fisher and Paykel dishwasher, Quooker taps.
–The client’s favourite colour is dusty pink which they wanted to pair with organic wood.
–Open shelving for client art pieces and lighting to highlight wall design and bar area.
Following an initial showroom meeting, we carried out a detailed site visit. Due to a newly laid stone flooring, and need to maximise storage, we agreed a peninsular layout, moving the hob from the back wall to the peninsular allowing clients to cook whilst talking with guests who would be located either sitting on the peninsular or at the dining table beyond. Existing space considerations included manifold for underfloor heating, plumbing services for dishwasher/sink, and shallow storage. A bar area was added to the rear side of the peninsular to allow guests to serve themselves drinks without needing to enter the main kitchen space.
How the property shaped the design:
– The kitchen and open plan dining/living all open out on to a beautiful garden backing onto woods so we wanted to reflect and maximise that.
– Existing flooring, water services, statement furniture e.g. large dining table needed for entertaining.
The design evolved through careful iteration as part of our kitchen design process. The original design for the kitchen was to be larger, but further discussion with the client reduced the depth to allow for a larger dining area and the addition of a bar area. To enable this, we were able to carefully locate the integrated bins into the sink base, and also the Quooker tank was relocated.
The finishes are overall very neutral white and wood, with a soft pink highlight. Carefully considered lighting enhances the design and provides further functionality for the bar area. The worktop is a neutral marble effect quartz finish that complements the other finishes in the space perfectly.
Layout
Layout
We changed from island configuration to peninsular. This provided more storage options and also allowed us to move the hob from the back wall to the peninsular without impacting the newly installed floor.
Storage
– We used a full height larder and multiple drawer packs. Variety of storage on the wall bringing visual interest and practicality.
Key Features
– Wood breakfast bar provided visual interest and extending out the seating on the rear of the peninsular.
– Bar area to allow guests to easily serve drinks away from the main cooking area
– Varied colour/style of units on back wall to provide visual interest, extra storage and in line with the clients personality.
