Designing a Kitchen for Real Life
The Martins wanted a kitchen that could handle family cooking, homework,
home working and entertaining without feeling crowded. We mapped the way
they use the room day to day, then zoned the space so the cooking area,
island seating and desk-style surfaces all work together naturally.
Bespoke Cabinetry that Fits the Architecture
The upside-down layout and existing structure meant nothing about this
kitchen was straightforward. Every run of cabinetry — from the tall blue
units to the low-level storage around the perimeter — was made to measure
to sit perfectly within the reconfigured walls, ceiling lines and window
positions.
Integrated Desks, Shelving and Storage
Beyond the main cooking zone, we designed desk-style worktops, floating
shelves and internal storage that mirror the kitchen detailing. This
creates a quiet continuity between the kitchen, study corners and living
areas, so laptops, books and everyday items all have a considered place
to live.
Materials, Colour and Hand-Finished Details
The rich blue cabinetry, warm timber tones and carefully chosen hardware
all play a role in how the space feels on camera and in person. Doors,
frames and worktops were machined, hand-sanded and finished in-house to
achieve crisp shadow lines, smooth operation and a durable, family-ready
finish.
A Connected Kitchen and Furniture Scheme
The same language of joinery runs through the kitchen, desk areas and
additional fitted furniture, giving the Martins a home that feels designed
as a whole rather than room by room. It’s this continuity — visible in the
video — that makes the cabinetry, storage and desks feel like a single,
cohesive piece of bespoke design.
