The owners of this beautiful storage-packed kitchen in a centuries-old detached home in Hampshire, England, had their grandchildren front of mind when planning their space. “They look after the grandkids a lot, and also entertain,” says Darren Taylor, managing director of Searle & Taylor, who the couple tasked with designing their new kitchen. “The children get involved in a lot of the baking so it had to be practical and safe.”
Taylor ensured there were plenty of features to fulfill this goal, all within a space that maintains a balance of both contemporary and traditional. The result is an elegant room that functions well and feels relaxed and comfortable to move around in.
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“The client really liked that this tile looked lived-in from the start, because they didn’t want to be concerned about it not looking pristine all of the time,” she says. They also chose unlacquered brass for the perimeter cabinet hardware and lighting “to lean into that patinaed look,” she says.
The previous layout of the major appliances worked well, so Flake was able to save on costs by keeping them in the same locations. Above the new JennAir gas range is a custom hood wrapped in red oak with a gray granite trim, both of which match the new island, which is in the foreground of the photo. The perimeter cabinetry now stretches to meet the 10-foot ceiling, emphasizing its height and updating its look.
Paint colors: Green Earth (perimeter cabinets), Alabaster (walls), Accessible Beige (trim), Sherwin-Williams
Perimeter countertops: Calacatta Lavasa quartz, MSI; island countertop: Silver Gray leathered granite