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Lighting was another important part of this design. The client did not want the standard ceiling downlighting scheme found in most new extensions. Mood lighting was very important for the client but task lighting over the worktops also had to used. The pendent lights over the island give a nice warm glow at night while also being bright enough to light the worktop when in use. The pendent warm brown glass also works nicely with the warm tones of the timber veneer in the rest of the kitchen.
Flush recessed LED lighting was used under the kitchen cabinets and the floating shelves to make sure there was enough light over the hard prep areas of the kitchen. This continual strip light also gives a nice warm glow at night should the client wish to keep them on while not working in the kitchen. A recessed ceiling LED downlight was used directly above the dining table, making it very discrete but giving this area plenty of light.
Ultimately, the challenge was to create a look that both the clients would like. Although they were close in their views of how the space should look, they were not completely convinced that they wanted the ultra-modern look. Incorporating the different materials into the design helped bridge this gap between the two of them.
Brutto added: “Making the kitchen not only function perfectly but look great can be tricky in a space of this size and layout. I had to understand how they lived and used their space before I could create a design that would appeal to them. Once I understood both of their priorities, the design started to take shape from a simple multipurpose island starting point. From there, the challenge was to make this island both functional and ergonomic while seamlessly beautiful.”
Of the various components, Brutto picks out a couple of stand-outs: “I love the island and shelving design, the way it seemlessly merges from Corian to Veneer gives the kitchen a real
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transitional design from hard working kitchen to living area.
“Making something look simple can be very difficult to achieve, so although hours of design work went into the shelving unit on the rear of the island, it looks very simple and clean despite all the elements behind its design. I’m also pleased my final design looks very different to their original layout that they sent to me before I started to design. It’s nice to have a client trust your ability to design a great kitchen for their needs.” d
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