The Brief
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.
The Kitchen
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 help to create a space that commands the room.
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The Secret Passage
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.
The Library Wall
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.
The Finished Project
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. See more of our full house projects.
Questions About This Project
With substantial, masculine joinery, and a cherry wood library wall that uses every inch of the height, reached by a custom ladder.
Behind a tall cabinet door. Fitted in commercial-grade stainless steel, it lets the messy prep happen out of sight.
Varying the door widths on the main run gives the cabinetry a natural rhythm rather than a rigid grid.
