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The best of both worlds viewpoint // Natalie Fry


In today’s ever-evolving world of kitchen design, the demand for blended-style spaces – where traditional elegance seamlessly integrates with modern innovation – is on the rise, says Natalie Fry, creative director of Grid Thirteen


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fter 25 years of designing personalised kitchen spaces I have begun to notice that, increasingly, clients choices are being limited to


a single style of kitchen cabinetry. But I firmly believe that this is the opposite to what they actually want. Clients want kitchens that reflect their individuality, free from compromise or any restrictions. They are looking for kit chens that blend many styles, c ombining


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c o n t r a s t i n g looks to create spaces that are both functional and personalised. Driven changing lifestyles,


technological advancements,


and homeowners’ renewed appreciation for craftsmanship, this style of kitchen combines timeless elegance with modern innovation.


Bespoke beauty Smart appliances and technology make it easier to


merge different aesthetics, while artisanal details add character and interest. The result is a versatile approach that celebrates individuality, offering the best of both worlds in a kitchen space: classic charm mixed with cutting-edge functionality. By understanding a client’s unique style, we


renowned for their technology, with timeless hand- crafted furniture, allows us to create kitchens that blend British heritage with modern European innovation. So each kitchen feels as though it has naturally evolved within a client’s home – and is beautifully tailored to their lifestyle, preferences and architectural surroundings. Our guiding principle to a successful fusion-


style approach is listening carefully to our client’s individual needs, approaching each project as an opportunity to really push the boundaries of luxury home design to surpass client expectations. By


seamlessly blend premium furniture styles to enhance the architecture and luxurious feel in their homes. Our design team works with both homeowners and design partners to create this type of design by creating schemes that have a seamless synergy of different styles of cabinetry and furniture to create a truly unique design that reflects each of our clients’ individuality and needs. For example, integrating cutting-edge innovation from leading European brands


working closely with a client to understand their needs and design-style preferences, our designers can explore all possible design approaches. Designers can achieve the perfect balance in


creating a combined-in-style kitchen through collaboration, meticulous planning, and a deep understanding of blending contemporary and traditional elements. One of our design partners – SieMatic, for example – is renowned for its sleek lines, intelligent storage and sophistication providing the ideal foundation for layering texture, warmth, and individuality with our in-house handcrafted furniture and cabinetry. This provides an overall design look that


This provides an overall design look that doesn’t allow one style to dominate


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doesn’t allow one style to dominate, as the careful contrast of this design approach perfectly blends the interplay of materials, finishes and detailing. Juxtaposing contemporary cabinetry with the beauty of hand-finished cabinetry and luxury marble or natural stone surfaces enhances the overall aesthetic, so each of our kitchen designs feels luxurious, inviting and individual.


Style fusion We also often introduce bespoke wine walls,


handcrafted pantries and bespoke furniture finished in contrasting rich, warm tones within a contemporary-lined kitchen scheme as it softens the contemporary aesthetic with intricate detailing or heritage-inspired craftsmanship finishes. These cabinet material choices play a pivotal


role in bridging the gap between contemporary and bespoke elements. Sleek, handleless matte lacquered cabinetry, for instance, contrasts beautifully with handcrafted elements to provide tactile, individual details such as delicate inlays,


May 2025


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