About this kitchen
Last year our clients bought this cottage in the Surrey Hills and, typically, it was composed of a number of small rooms downstairs. They had a clear vision of how to enjoy the surrounding beautiful views and their builders transformed the interior by knocking down various walls. The resulting large and interesting space flowed from one area to another, but without clear cut zones. For this reason, our clients wanted an island that resembled a piece of furniture rather than a more substantial kitchen island used for additional storage and seating. We constructed this on site and stained the top to a darker shade of oak with OsmoOil to complement the rich new oak floor. A tea/coffee making area with prep sink positioned by the dining table is another example of the undefined zones. The clients have succeeded in creating a warm, interesting and inviting space which is adorned with artwork, table lamps, soft seating and uses a muted F&B colour scheme.
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