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TABLE is the new island AND ROUND IS THE NEW SQUARE FOR CREATIVE RENO By Ellen Ashton-Haiste
ABOVE Light and bright were the results of this kitchen makeover of a 1980s north London home.
10 Lifestyle July/August 2022
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hen a London couple purchased a 1980s home in the city’s north end, they knew it was in need of an update. “I wanted to bring it into the 2000s,” says Martha, who planned the transformation with her husband Paulo. A facelift by Dynamic Kitchens, in conjunction with Anden Design Build, achieved everything they wanted and created a home with a “laid-back style that we can live in and enjoy,” Martha says. “It’s warm and inviting, and I love that it’s true to the family who lives there,” agrees Dynamic sales manager Alison Dudek, who oversaw the project. The renovation focused on the kitchen, the primary bedroom and its ensuite bathroom. The closed-off kitchen had dark oak cabinets and little natural light. To remedy this, a
large picture window was installed above a new sink, overlooking the backyard and pool. “They have a beautiful, park-like backyard and the (kitchen) window capitalizes on that view and lets in light to brighten the room,” Dudek says. “That window made a huge difference as soon as it was opened up,” Martha says. White cabinets, extended to the ceiling for additional storage space, and white quartz countertops further brightened the space. An alcove that had housed the original sink was converted to a beverage nook, with a smaller round sink and wine fridge. It also houses the microwave and coffee maker. “We love it and use it all the time, brewing our coffee there every day,” she says. A unique feature of the kitchen is a round oversized custom-crafted table, which is the same height as a standard island. It is topped with white quartz, matching the perimeter
