KBB l PROJECT PLANNER


SOLUTION ONE


1 THE DESIGNER


Steve Callandine is director of 1909 Kitchens at Abbeywood Interiors in Durham. He’s worked in the industry for 20 years and is passionate about the company’s approach to design and build. Before he got into designing kitchens, Steve worked in construction.


1 Double oven While in the utility, it’s close to the kitchen to ensure a smooth transition of hot items onto the worktop. 2 Shelving One of the curved wall units is punctuated by an open section clad in Davos Oak with glass shelving and LED lights, which help to add a touch of elegance. 3 Lighting LEDs below the wall units and extractor housing provide useful task lighting when preparing food. 4 Utility room A 70/30 fridge-freezer and double oven sit next to a tall unit with enough space inside for a vacuum cleaner and ironing board.


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he focus for this project was to ensure I created a timeless kitchen, fusing elements of modern design with a country


feel. To maintain a sense of harmony and space, all the appliances and storage solutions have been integrated which gives a pleasing look without compromising the functionality. Therefore, I felt that hard-working storage was essential. “Two pull-out base units either side of the hob are ideally located for dry food, oils, and spices and frame the cooking zone perfectly. In the corner of the L-shaped kitchen, I’ve included a Le Mans unit for easy access to items such as pots and pans. Neat touches, such as an internal cutlery drawer below the hob, keep utensils close to hand while allowing for a clean two-drawer aesthetic on the outside. All the above help to maintain the layout and feel of the space with an improved use of storage and functionality.


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“Daria and Joe loved the idea of soſtened corners and curved units, which I have incorporated where the kitchen meets the dining area – elongating the base run and soſtening the flow to this space makes it a feature. Using curved wall units as well helps to unify the scheme and reduce the impact of units at eye level, particularly around the window. “The range I have specified is a 1909 Shaker door, which is an in-frame design, with a smooth painted finish in Dust Grey. This is a mid grey tone, which acts as a neutral base for the mix of marble-effect Strata quartz worktops, wood, and exposed brick feature walls. For the walls, I’ve selected a light and warming grey called Slaked Lime Mid 149 by Little Greene, which


complements the copper accents on the handles, The 1810 Company sink, and Abode tap. “Above the hob, I’ve concealed the extractor with a box mantle. This adds a modern twist and merges well with the timeless Shaker furniture. I’ve suggested plain low-iron glass as a splashback over the brick – it will make keeping this area clean easy, plus the surface of the glass will create soſt reflections from the industrial lighting. The exposed brick also works well at the dining end of the kitchen, adding character and creating the perfect backdrop for contemporary artwork and the couple’s plants. In the dining area I’ve kept things simple with a floating shelf, so the statement pendant above can really shine.”


“ I’ve kept things simple with a floating shelf, so the statement pendant can really shine.”


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