With soaring 4.5-metre ceilings, a standard kitchen here would look out of proportion. The client wanted something masculine and substantial. A space that functions as a home, but feels like a private members’ club.
We ignored the rulebook on symmetry. By varying the door widths on the main run, we gave the cabinetry a natural rhythm rather than a rigid grid. We paired the dark timber with a hand-painted Pavilion Gray island to keep the mood sophisticated, not gloomy. Dark wood, burnt orange velvet, and an industrial Karbon tap helps to create a space that commands the room.
We hid a scullery behind a tall cabinet door. Fitted with commercial-grade stainless-steel, this is the home’s engine room. It allows the client to do the messy prep work behind closed doors while the main room stays pristine for guests.
To capitalise on the room’s incredible height, we designed a magnificent, deep-stained cherry wood unit that spans the entire wall, bringing a warmth and presence unique to natural timber. This substantial, university-style bookcase utilises every inch of vertical space, featuring a custom ladder on a sleek metal rail for effortless access to the upper tiers.
Beyond framing the styled library shelves, the bespoke cabinetry houses both an integrated desk and a home cinema projector. This versatility allows the room to transition seamlessly from a productive home office to a cinema space, demonstrating how technology can be woven into a design without overpowering it. Paired with plush leather recliners, the finished interior balances the rich, dark timber with soft, modern comfort—recapturing the inviting atmosphere of a classic gentleman’s parlour, redesigned perfectly for contemporary living.
It’s refined, it’s bespoke, it’s joinery crafted the right way.
Mastering volume is difficult; here the result is a penthouse that commands scale with precision. The vast space has been fully utilised to create a residence that feels substantial, intentional and entirely sophisticated. This isn’t just a living space – it is a private club, engineered to the highest architectural standards.
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