The client wanted the soul of a classic country kitchen but stripped back for modern living. They didn’t want the clutter often associated with the farmhouse look; they wanted calm, clean lines, and light. The goal was a space that felt more like a collection of furniture than a standard run of cupboards, while hiding serious storage capacity for a busy household.
We anchored the room with a substantial island topped with extra-thick bleached oak. This introduces a tactile warmth you just don’t get from stone alone, turning the prep area into a social hub. For the hard-working perimeter zones around the range, we switched to a durable grey stone to handle the heat and spills. We wrapped the walls in tongue-and-groove paneling behind the mantel, adding architectural texture without over-complicating the palette.
We treat handles like the jewellery of the kitchen. Here, we chose aged brass handles that feel substantial in the hand. Note the long, elegant drop handles on the tall cabinets versus the neat knobs on the drawers. These choices aren’t accidental; they break up the wall of cabinetry and reinforce that freestanding furniture aesthetic we were chasing.
This is the modern farmhouse done right. It balances the nostalgia of a timber-topped island with the precision of modern joinery. It’s bright, airy, and incredibly practical – a room designed for slow mornings and Sunday roasts.
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