![]() I use it a lot in high end kitchens, not least because it can be easily carried through to other furnishings. We love the colour scheme with flashes of brass, can you tell us more about this?īrass is very on trend and brings a touch of luxury to a design. The clients chose an induction hob, combination steam oven, traditional oven and a warming drawer which can also be used for low temperature cooking. However, the Miele dishwasher we chose had a ‘knock to open’ function so there was no problem raising the door front to suit the dishwasher and putting our touch latches on the sink cabinet door, and the bins on an electric tip-on Blumotion which doesn’t require a handle. The other requirement was the extra tall dishwasher that wouldn’t ordinarily work in our URBO range as it’s too tall to fit below our handleless rail. Miele’s ArtLine design in Obsidian Black glass is completely handleless and was the perfect complement to the brass accents featured throughout the kitchen. They wanted appliances that would give restaurant quality results yet would also seamlessly fit into the handleless design. The owners are complete foodies and love to cook and entertain. Why was Miele selected for the cooking appliances? So, we were limited for space, but I came up with a layout that fitted all the appliances in and still kept it functional. It meant we needed to put the tall units all along one wall for the kitchen and keep the other wall for dining seating. Did the kitchen opening out onto the garden impact on the design? Ducting is always a challenge, but it still worked out with this design. We therefore opted for a downdraft extractor with the ducting fitted under the floors and then up behind the fridge through the ceiling. However, the skylights above the island created a much brighter space. Not really other than the extraction for the island hob, which couldn’t be a ceiling mounted extractor, which we would normally recommend. We understand the kitchen is located in a new lower ground level extension did this present any challenges for the design? To create a sociable kitchen which opened up to the garden and also had comfortable seating. ![]() ![]() What was the starting point for the design? Almost completely handleless with a touch of brass, this cool blue kitchen has been designed to maximise storage, seating and be as functional as possible for this family home. Here, Allison Lynch from Roundhouse Design talks about how she met her clients’ brief to design a contemporary style kitchen for a Victorian town house that would stand the test of time. As much as we love a current trend, we'll leave you with this message from interior designer Kate Lester: "Focus more on what the space needs and less on what is 'trending.Generally speaking, the two most iconic timeless kitchen design styles are Shaker and handleless. Swap out your backsplash tile (dare we suggest something vibrant), add a fresh coat of paint to your kitchen island or layer in handmade artisan details - all of which can be completed in a few hours. We're seeing designers experiment with bolder choices like mixed metals, high-contrast color palettes, double islands and overstated cabinet hardware. For kitchen colors, they're loving dusty greens and blues, as well as soft hues like terracotta, natural browns and creamy whites. For kitchen countertops, the pros note that both natural and expressive stones will continue to be top picks. You may not want to completely remodel your space every year, but that doesn't mean there aren't creative ways to keep your cooking space feeling fresh and modern. Since interior design trends are ever-changing, we tapped interior designers and kitchen experts to share their top kitchen trends for 2023. We've seen big trends and styles already defining 2023 (think trending paint colors, wood cabinetry and sustainability). When designing your dream kitchen, it's important to balance timeless features with playful colors, patterns and textures that reflect your personality and design aesthetic. Considered the heart of the home, the kitchen is where you cook and enjoy most of your meals - but, it's also a gathering space for family.
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