View of sun-filled U-shaped kitchen in modern style with central preparation island, and cooking area centred on back well beyond. Solid beech Spekva worksurfaces, integrated Neff brushed stainless steel appliances and brushed steel hob splashback. Shaker style kitchen in lacquered cream finish with bow handles in matt nickel steel. To left of image, sink area with Franke sink and tap and to right of image, floor-to-ceiling larder units incorporating integrated Neff double oven. View of open drawer beneath central island in shaker style lacquered cream finish with bow handles in matt nickel steel. Worksurface in solid beech by Spekva. Extra-depth drawer contains special organiser system of large wooden dowels that can be fitted into drawer box to create secure custom storage areas for stacked plates and bowls. Drawer extends fully to allow safe access to breakable items.
Detailed view of stylish integrated brushed steel Neff microwave, incorporated into a run of wall units in shaker style lacquered cream finish with bow handles in matt nickel steel. Worksurface below in sold beech by Spekva. Kettle and mugs on worksurface, and sunny window to left of image.

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The brief for this kitchen was to start again from scratch, create much-needed storage space, and provide an area for breakfast and snacks. The room was completely stripped of its original features, the original ceiling renewed with downlighters and a new ceramic floor laid. By adopting a U-shaped layout, we were able to create a very efficient work area. A central island was incorporated to provide more storage, and an extended bar area specified at the end of the gently curved beech worksurface to provide an informal seating area.

The client selected a Shaker style kitchen in lacquered cream finish with bow handles in matt nickel steel. Our designer specified high-quality worksurfaces in solid beech by Spekva. Neff integrated appliances in stainless steel were employed throughout, and a feature has been made of the modern central hob area, with freestanding stainless steel extractor hood and gleaming steel splashback by Neff. Unsightly areas, such as the fuseboard, were positioned inside a new corner larder unit, and an American style side-by-side fridge freezer in brushed stainless steel was positioned at the end of a run of cabinets to provide iced water for the adjacent informal dining area. Our clients were delighted with this practical and spacious arrangement of their new kitchen, and we feel that modern materials have been used here to superb effect to create a 21st century family kitchen.

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