A beautiful estate owned by a client with a passion for classic cars. The challenge was to restore the soul of the original stately home, while making the sharp new extension feel like a natural evolution.
The back wall looks like a seamless run of dark cabinetry housing the serious Gaggenau appliances. But it’s an illusion. One panel is a secret entrance leading to a hidden Prep Kitchen. This is where the toaster and the mess live, leaving the main room looking like a gallery.
We went dark for this one. The cabinetry is crafted from slatted, stained ash. The thousands of tiny slats catch the light and stop the black finish from looking flat. We paired it with Clay Caesarstone, a thick, tactile surface that feels as substantial as it looks.
On paper, a black kitchen in a country estate sounds like a risk. In reality, the texture of the slatted ash stops it feeling cold. It walks the fine line between a modern showpiece and a warm family home without tripping over.
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