A young couple in Cambridge, England, set out to refresh their traditional home with a clean, modern sensibility while preserving its character. Inspired by the original flagstone floors and the owners’ love of Japandi style, designer Georgina Robertson, who uses Houzz Pro, created a kitchen with a large island, a warm wood storage wall, sleek gray-blue base cabinets and layered textures. Glass-front units, skylights and a thoughtful mix of lighting keep the space open and bright.
Elsewhere, a breakfast area features arched niches with custom shelving and storage, a family room shows off a refinished floor and updated fireplace, and the living room brings energy with coral sofas and a cushioned window seat. A redesigned study, utility room and bike storage add efficiency and order throughout.
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Kitchen at a Glance
Who lives here: A couple
Location: Leicestershire, England
Size: About 140 square feet (13 square meters); about 16 by 9 feet
Designer: Matt Fern of deVOL
Simple, honest materials, open cabinets and rich copper details combine to make this farmhouse kitchen feel warm and welcoming.
“It’s a classic Victorian staff kitchen in many ways — the open shelving, butler’s sink and scaffold-board [countertops] are all simple, functional features of an honest, hard-working space,” designer Matt Fern of deVOL says.
Materials were key in this project and copper and brass both feature heavily. “It was important that it wasn’t fussy or too polished,” he says. “It was important that it wasn’t fussy or too polished. They wanted a rustic farmhouse look with the emphasis on functionality,” Fern says.
Open cabinets were a careful design choice to create a warm, practical feel to the kitchen. “It’s an unashamed reflection of a working farmhouse kitchen, with all the pans on display where they’re close at hand,” Fern says.
“People are often reluctant to go for open cabinets, saying they’re just not tidy enough, but this couple embraced the idea, which was really refreshing,” Fern says. “They’re a good way to show your personality, whether you display decorative pieces or more functional items, such as colanders and crockery.”
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