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Rich hues and alluring textures are combined in this open-plan space, creating a contemporary scheme that exudes sophistication, elegance and luxury

The bespoke kitchen features shaker style cabinetry door fronts. A light lacquered finish and an absence of handles gives the classic look a modern edge. The cabinetry interiors are in dark stained oak, which provides an attractive contrast to their light neutral fronts.

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THE ownersThis five-bedroomed, 1920s detached home in Hampstead, London, is home to a couple and their two teenage children. The property still has its original brick façade, Crittall metal windows and geometric architectural details.

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large ground floor refurbishment paved the wayfor a new kitchen, dining and living area. RobertBurnett, head of design at Holloways of LudlowBespoke Kitchens, was called on to create astylish and sophisticated scheme in the newlyformed open-plan space.

“The owners wanted an open-plan kitchen and family room, where the family could spend time together,” says Robert. In order to bring the owners’ vision to life, various architectural changes needed to be made to the property. “We removed walls, a staircase and a utility room, as well as levelling floors and ceilings to provide the illusion that this was always one large open-plan kitchen and living space.”

The kitchen design reimagines the traditional shaker style for a modern space. “The absence of any handles provides a contemporary twist to the classic shaker style kitchen,” explains

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The worktop is in marble-effect White Macaubas quartz, which is light of colour with dark veining. The tall cabinetry separates the dining and kitchen zones, and helps to define the kitchen area in the open-plan space.

THE designer“If you intend to combine a few different rooms to make one larger open-plan space, then allow budget for levelling floors and ceilings, and perhaps changing some windows too, so that styles and heights are consistent.”Robert Burnett, head of design, Holloways of Ludlow Bespoke Kitchens

A silk drum lampshade with a chandelier interior brings glamour to the breakfast bar. Spotlights have been integrated into the dropped ceiling and into all tall cabinets for additional lighting.

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Robert. “This is further enhanced by the completely flat drawer fronts on the island.” The cabinetry interiors are in dark stained oak, which provides an elegant contrast to the light spray-lacquered cabinetry fronts. White Macaubas quartz was chosen for the worktops as its light colour and grey veining is reminiscent of natural marble, yet it is more durable.

The large project wasn’t without its challenges. “Even after major restructuring, we were still left with a very odd shaped room with lots of windows and faceted corners,” recalls Robert. “To restore some sense of order, we built a tall wall of cabinets between the formal dining space and the kitchen, from which we could align an island unit.”

Robert is extremely pleased with the finished result: “It’s as if the space was always like this. I like the symmetry and stature of the tall cabinets with the ovens. The room is full of warmth and character, and it’s transformed the way the family use their home.”

THE detailsKitchen design by Robert Burnett, head of design at Holloways of Ludlow Bespoke Kitchens,including oak cabinetry in Farrow & Ball London Stone and White Macaubas quartz worktops hollowayskitchens.com

Gaggenau BM454 combi-microwave oven, BO450 single oven, WS462 110 warming drawer, VI 260 induction cooktop, VK230 steamer, RB492301400 Series fridge freezer, DF260162 fully integrated dishwasher gaggenau.com

Blanco Claron 700-U undermounted sink blanco.co.uk

Dornbracht Tara Classic tap with rinsing spray set dornbracht.com

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