RETAINING CHARACTER
‘The external brick of the old kitchen diner has been left on show as a dramatic frame that links the old and new spaces.’
IDEA TO STEAL
‘Match dining furniture to kitchen wood tones to tie in both spaces’
Do it!
FEATURE VICTORIA JENKINS/KAREN WILSON STYLING DILLY ORME PHOTOGRAPHS DARREN CHUNG
INDUSTRIAL EDGE
Try rust or concrete-effect paint or wallpaper to add texture. Slip bricks are a great way to create an industrial feature wall. Try concrete-look porcelain tiles as a cheaper alternative to a polished concrete floor. Pick stools with metal legs and either wooden or leather seats to tie into your scheme. Factory-style pendants are available in an array of colours, so you can match the shade to your accent colour. Look out for old weighing scales, vintage clocks, bar carts and wooden printer trays to accessorise the room.
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for less. Thankfully Simon managed to build us a similar contemporary design for around £8,000 using Howdens carcases with bespoke shelving and doors made by his joiners.
Challenges faced
We’ve incorporated an extra-long island, which gives enough space to contain the ovens, hob and extractor fan at one end with a breakfast bar at the other end. I also love the industrial touches like the pendant lights that are made from concrete – we had new cords and ceiling roses fitted to them all so that they matched – and bronze porcelain splashback tiles that look like rusted steel. Simon has totally transformed the space in conjunction with my interior designer friend, Andy Holt of Boonholt Design
SLEEK LOOK
‘I particularly wanted a tap with a simple clean-cut design as I was keen to keep the look uncluttered’
