Products
right Hafele’s Hawa Concepta pivot sliding system hides within a wall recess and doesn’t need a floor channel, making it the perfect concealed door option
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below The 4lite decorative vintage LED pendant with G125 bulb is available in Blackened Silver or Antique Brass
below right Miele says its KFN 4795 DD Discovery fridge freezer is ultra-quiet at just 37dB, making it ideal for open plan
reduce visual clutter and maintain a clean, modern appearance.” Additionally, any good designer
knows lighting is a key factor that shouldn’t be overlooked. As Adriana Walter, kitchen designer at Elliotts Living Spaces
explains, “correct
illumination will highlight features, offer task/functional lighting, or create mood. Reflective surfaces in open kitchen plans enhance the sense of space and light – whereas textured surfaces add depth and distinction to broken plans.” In agreement is Brooke Boden, global PR
and communications manager for handles and fittings specialist Buster and Punch. She adds: “Dimmable task lighting and spotlights are very important. For us, we link these to Buster and Punch hardware with our solid metal dimmer switches to make a unified, coherent statement.” And for open and broken plan living, coherency is the aim
of the game. This goes hand in hand with a designer’s approach to the
overall flow of the kitchen plan. The current prevailing trends for colourways and finishes seem to favour the warmer end of the palette. Cassie Jones, brand manager at Masterclass Kitchens,
says: “Using clever design elements can create distinct zones within an open space. Different textures and finishes can be utilised to subtly divide areas. “For example, warming wood textures can transition seamlessly from kitchen to living areas, creating a cosy and unified look.” Neil McDonald, design manager at Moores Furniture Group
believes neutral tones with accent colours work best, as “neutral colours create flow and can make an area feel bigger.” Whether a design is open plan or broken plan, any product utilised in that kitchen will be determined by the wants and needs of the customer and the space itself. With that in mind, let’s delve deeper into each plan type.
Open plan living Selena Quick, founder and MD at PAD Bespoke Kitchens says
the obvious choice for designers and architects wanting to increase natural light and airflow through a home is to open up the space between adjacent rooms. Says Quick: “This allows light to pour through and reach darker areas of the
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Multifunctional taps, like
Dornbracht’s Tara two-hole
mixer in brushed champagne, transform wet
work areas into functional units
Open plan// Simon Bodsworth, MD, Daval Furniture
“I think designers really need to focus on maximising storage especially as wall space is frequently lost in the desire for open plan living. Have an honest conversation about where things need to go and how much extra storage might be required for home office supplies and general wares, as it all adds up. In fact, it might even open the door to rethinking a utility room once your client sees the possibilities for made-to- measure storage. It’s worth remembering that depending on application, fitted furniture will create up to three times more space, as well as synchronise the living space alongside the kitchen and/or dining furniture.”
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