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TO THE FIRST ISSUE OF TOP 10 KITCHENS It’s no secret that we all enjoy having a good look around other people’s houses. Whether you’re planning a new kitchen, choosing a worktop or even thinking about buying a house, nothing beats seeing the real thing and finding out from the owners how they made their decisions and where they bought from. Top 10 Kitchens Magazine allows you to do just that, but we’re not talking about a far-flung property in an unfamiliar area miles from where you live – we’re giving you the opportunity to take a tour around the homes of your neighbours in Muswell Hill, East Finchley, Crouch End, Hampstead and Highgate. And on that note, we’d like to say a big thank you to the owners of the ten kitchens featured in our debut issue for allowing us into their homes and sharing their knowledge and experiences. And before you ask… no, the kitchens haven’t been ranked in any particular order! We hope you’ll agree that all ten of them are gorgeous in their own ways and cover a great range of styles, shapes and sizes. Enjoy the first issue – don’t forget to let us know what you think.
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KITCHEN 01
Open House
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Curve Appeal
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Heart of the Home
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Bright & Beautiful
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Labour of Love
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Something Old…
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Hidden Treasures
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KITCHEN 08
East Meets West
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Practically Perfect
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Design For Life
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TOP 10 KITCHEN GADGETS The John Lewis guide to essential kitchen gadgets
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NEED TO KNOW: The experts at IKEA advise on how to choose the right worktop
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KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL Local news, recipes and shopping idea
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Right: nigella Lawson serving hands, £9.90, and LsA Basis jug, £21, both www.redcandy.com. Roger Lascelles pastis Wallclock, £34, John Lewis.
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Reader confidential
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muswell Hill n Guilty pleasure: Chocolate cake in Sable D’Or. Favourite kitchen gadget: my egg separator – meringues without messy fingers! n if i could have any kitchen in the world: until someone invents the self-cleaning, self-tidying one it would have to be a Plain English wooden kitchen in a lovely grey colour n Where i shop: John Lewis, where else, and the great kitchen shop, Gill Wing on Park Road in Crouch End n Favourite cookbook: nigella Lawson’s How To Be A Domestic Goddess – the cheesecake is amazing. the spitalfields kitchen by plain english (www. plainenglishdesign.co.uk, 01449 774028) painted in ‘Lead colour’ by the Little Greene paint company
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on thursday 1st and 8th December, from 6pm, carluccio’s caffès across the Uk will be serving up some festive cheer as shoppers can enjoy a 10% discount on the entire christmas range (including the pandoro and piatto Risotto box) while enjoying a complimentary glass of vino cotto (mulled wine) and piccoli assaggi (festive canapés). pandoro (1Kg, £16.95) is a classic Italian cake which comes with a pouch of icing sugar, which is poured over the cake and shaken while still in the bag. Foodies will love the piatto di Risotto box (£29.95) filled with everything you need to make a classic risotto – risotto rice, fonduta cheese & truffle sauce, olive oil, a bottle of Rosso del Veneto wine and a risotto spoon.
Time for tea!
Do yourself a favour during the run up to Christmas – take a break from the madness and treat yourself to a civilised afternoon of nostalgia and cake at the Emporium Tea Rooms, Muswell Hill. Served on vintage china, their authentic and delicious afternoon tea includes a selection of finger sandwiches, fresh scones served with clotted cream and jam and some delicious homemade cakes including favourites Lemon Drizzle and Chocolate Brownies. All this is washed down with the perfect cuppa made from loose leaf tea supplied by local heroes, W.Martyns. Book that table now! n www.emporiumtearooms.co.uk 07903 497 459 4-5 Cheapside, Fortis Green London N2 9HP
Get the look:
Want to recreate the Emporium look at home? The tea rooms sell their own selection of beautiful china, homemade jams and sweets, colourful kitchenware and fancy goods, or take a look at Habitat’s a range of tea-party-perfect china and cupcake holders.
Emporium Tearooms’ delicious homemade scones n 450g self raising flour n 2 tsp baking powder n 100g butter n 50g
caster sugar n 300ml milk Heat oven to 220c .Grease a baking tray. Sieve flour and baking powder into a large bowl. Rub in the butter, then stir in the sugar. Add enough milk to make a soft, not sticky dough. Roll out gently to approx 3cm deep and use a pastry cutter to create circles. Place on the baking tray and bake for approx 12-15 minutes depending on size.
Great night in!
next time you’re having friends over for dinner, but you don’t want to spend all day prepping, cooking and getting your beautiful kitchen messy, treat them to some fabulously authentic Tapas, delivered to your door. For details check out the brilliant Www.tapasinabox.co.uk and you’ll find yourself hosting the lowest-maintenance dinner party ever! autumn 2011 i top 10 kitchens
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I love the way the lights are discreetly tucked away in the ceiling space. These lovely little uplighters are very soft, so at night they illuminate the interior without being too bright.
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Open house
Camilla and Edward have successfully created a kitchen which perfectly unifies their indoor and outdoor space.
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The bar stools are from Skandium and I love them because they’re extremely comfortable and they go up and down a lot, so work well for kids and adults
tepping into Camilla and Edward’s light, bright kitchen is like taking in a big breath of fresh air. The clean, crisp, white island provides the perfect backdrop to the skilfully framed views of the pretty garden and vibrant green lawn beyond. The feeling of space and openness is further enhanced by a set of sliding folding glass doors that run the length of the room. “When we decided to go ahead with the building work I knew I wanted the kitchen to feel as much an extension of the garden as it was of the house,” says Camilla, “and I realised this would mean using as much glass as possible.” With her ideas sketched on paper Camilla was ready to hand over responsibility for the final plans to architect Simon Whitehead who then designed an extension that incorporated everything on her wish-list. However, before Camilla could enjoy her bright and airy kitchen there was a lot of digging and a lot of mud to contend with. “Victorian houses typically have tiny foundations,” Camilla explains, “so they had to autumn 2011 i top 10 kitchens
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dig down quite deep to create the footings for the extension. There was a huge flood at one point which caused a collapse of the clay they’d dug out which was disheartening, but in effect it only put the builders back a week.” Apart from the inconvenience of a minor landslide, the building of the extension went relatively smoothly, and it was then over to Camilla to think about the kitchen and its finishing touches. “Because life can be very complicated I knew I wanted to be able to put away as much as possible which meant incorporating loads and loads of storage space, (including four bins for recycling), to keep everything out of sight. I also wanted lots of work surface and that’s why the island is huge. Now when we have a summer party with all the doors open it looks and works like a massive bar which is great!” Camilla was also keen to have work space either side of the sink and oven so that if her and Edward were simultaneously prepping for a dinner party they could be at either end of the island to prevent them constantly bumping into each other. “I nicked that idea from Masterchef,” laughs Camilla. “I’m sure it saves a lot of arguments and stress!” 8
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Corian is a revelation. I’m finding it really easy to keep clean despite being bright white. In the past I’ve had stainless steel work surfaces which I found really difficult because they scratch, I’ve had granite which always seemed to look greasy, and I’ve had wood which you’re always having to oil, but the Corian seems to be brilliant – I haven’t found a downside yet
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“We’ve got an upstand on the Corian worktop where it meets the back wall and rather than spending money on tiles or a glass splashback, we painted the space above with bathroom paint which is easy to wipe clean.”
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I wanted colour in the dining room so it would feel more cosy in the evening. It’s a Neisha Crosland wallpaper called Merlin. I chose green to go with the garden
The tap is detachable and great for cleaning out and filling tall vases
With a terraced house Camilla didn’t haven’t the luxury of a utility room and so all the appliances had to be housed in the kitchen. “Simon helped me map it all out and he was very good at making sure everything was in the right place and looked good too. Between us we tried to make the space make sense and ensure that it would work well in all seasons. That’s why we put the dining area at the other end of the room. We ummed and aahed about it for ages, but I’m sure we got it right because it feels cosier eating there in the winter, and in the summer we often eat at the outdoors table. Also, because I’m in the kitchen most of the time, I wanted to be the one enjoying the light and the views into the garden which I never get tired of looking at, whatever the season.”
Seen something you like? Here’s where to buy: Kitchen designed by Simon Whitehead Architects. Urban Lineaire kitchen, Ilma Spring tap and Corian worktop with moulded sink (Glacier White) all supplied by Magnet. Dining chairs from Habitat. Oven, hob and extractor by Smeg. Fisher & Paykel Fridge Freezer from John Lewis. Calendar Clock Big Flip White from The Conran Shop. Nespresso 190 CitiZ and Milk Coffee Machine by Magimix, Cream, from John Lewis. Oiled Oak flooring from Ambience Hardwood Flooring. Bar stools from Skandium. Wallpaper Merlin, Plough Green by Neisha Crosland. For all stockists details see page 65
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Finishing touch: shelving
“I’ve always wanted to have shelves for pictures because it drives me nuts when you have to makes loads of holes in the walls for picture hooks. With the shelves we can change the frames and the pictures as often as we want and they can be all sorts of different shapes and sizes. It works really well, especially with a young family, because you can regularly update the photos as the children grow. It also means that this space can be something of a blank canvas and you can change the look and feel of it without having to change the whole kitchen.”
“Because life can be complicated I wanted to be able to put away as much possible. which meaasnt incorporating loads of storage to keep everything out of sight.�
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Curve appeal
Nicola Peters wanted a kitchen that would surround her. This was the room where she planned to spend most of her day, and it had to be a welcoming and user-friendly environment. Something her original kitchen didn’t deliver…
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t all started because I hated my kitchen floor,” explains Nicola Peters as she sits in her beautifully crafted Tim Moss kitchen with a niftily whipped-up cappuccino in hand. “It was a lino floor with a pebble effect and I said to my husband, ‘I can’t bear this, we need to put in a new kitchen floor… and while we’re at it, I think we
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should move the door into the kitchen… actually what we could do is take that wall out totally…’!” Nicola’s plans gradually grew bigger and bigger, and once she’d convinced her husband Phillip that they should extend, they decided they might as well do the whole lot. The result is a light-filled extension with a glass roof and a large open space which now
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“The co ur changes throlo out the day as thuegh lig changes. At some ht it looks quite greepoints others it looks blun, at then it’s grey. It’s ae, very calm colour.”
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Finishing touch: artwork
The big, bold, bright artwork in Nicola’s kitchen is by furniture designer Walter Castellazzo.
“Walter is a carpenter based in Highgate Village,” Nicola explains, “and this art is actually created from his work benches – it takes eight years of him working on them to create the grooves and shapes. His wife suggested that he should do something with them when the time came to replace them, so he spray paints them and sells them out of his workshop. We’d been looking for artwork for ages and we needed something big because the space was big, but I didn’t want to spend £20,000, I wanted to spend a couple of hundred, and that’s what Walter does.”
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incorporates nicola’s perfect kitchen – a stark contrast to the original she had ripped out. “our old kitchen was a narrow galley style. at first glance it looked as though you had a lot of worktop area, but because the cupboards on the wall came down so low a lot of the space was actually unworkable. it left me with this tiny patch of space to chop everything. i also used to have to carry pans of boiling water from one end of the kitchen to the other to get from the hob to the sink which was ridiculous and dangerous with young children under my feet. it was the kind of kitchen that had been designed by someone who doesn’t cook. it looked ok but it didn’t work.” because she’d had to live with a badly designed kitchen, nicola knew what she wanted from her new one. “my big thing was that i wanted something curvy. i’d seen a pedini kitchen in a magazine which literally wraps itself around you. i thought, ‘i want a kitchen like that’. i spend a lot of time in the kitchen because i’m at home all day and i do a lot of cooking, so i wanted it to surround me. i was fixed on the idea that i wanted something curvy, then i walked into tim moss’s showroom. He had curvy kitchens and he was local - i knew instantly that he was the man for me.” From that point on nicola was happy to hand over the entire design to tim. “i’ve always lived in homes where i’ve inherited what i’d got and just lived with it so i’d never done anything like this before. this was my first chance to start from scratch but i was clueless. that’s why i gave tim quite a lot of freedom because i figured that he did this for a living and it would be daft not to trust his judgement. For example when it came to choosing the handles i didn’t know where to start, so naturally i said to tim, ‘what do you think?’ and he was quite happy to take on those responsibilities. also because he was once a chef i knew that he would know how it needed to work as well as the aesthetics and the beauty of it. and this space definitely works as an environment to cook in – it’s not a show piece, and for me that was essential. this kitchen gets heavily used by myself and by my kids who are also interested in cooking, and we can all
happily work together in it. it’s been brilliant and it’s standing the test of time.” this may not have been the case, however, if nicola hadn’t heeded tim’s advice when it came to choice of colour. “initially i wanted a pink kitchen! not pink, as in bright pink, but something like Farrow & ball’s Smoked Trout or Dead Salmon. tim said ‘are you sure?’ i said, ‘yes, definitely’, so he gave me some coloured boards to take home. as soon as i got the boards home and held them up i thought, ‘oh dear this is awful!’ tim then suggested Light Blue by Farrow & ball, which is wonderful as the colour changes throughout the day as the light changes. at some points it looks
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take a coloured panel home with you to get a feel for tones in daylight Above: the Marco bar stools and the generous island allow nicola’s children to join in with cooking and food prep without getting under her feet.
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Top: The glass-roofed extension allows daylight to flood into the kitchen Above: Tim Moss is renowned for his meticulous attention to detail and beautifully curved cabinets
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quite green, at others it looks blue, then it’s grey. It’s a very calm colour and because a lot of appliances are stainless steel and grey they all blend together.” An area where Nicola did have direct input was on the choice of appliances. “I knew I wanted Gaggenau because I’d been to their showroom and loved the look of them and the range of products they offered, and I didn’t want something that was too ‘of its time’. I loved their fridges because they’re quite discreet and don’t shout at you. We also wanted a wine cooler because Phillip is interested in wine, and I was desperate for a coffee maker. So I had various ingredients I wanted to have included in the mix, but I was happy to hand them over to Tim and ask him to create the recipe for me.” The only compromise Nicola had to make was forgoing an instant hot water tap. “I had to choose between one of those or a dishwasher because they take up space beneath the counter. I’m not sorry I went for the dishwasher. I’ve got an induction hob which boils water in a flash, plus the coffee machine gives
you instant hot water in small quantities too.” One of her favourite aspects of the new kitchen – apart from her much-loved curves – is the recycling system of bins which live discreetly under the sink. She’s also thrilled with the way her kitchen really has become the heart of the home. “I think people are starting to live back in their kitchens. Gone are the days when you were hidden away to cook, and then you presented the food to your guests. We do all live in this room and I love spending my time in here.” Seen something you like? Here’s where to buy: Bespoke cabinetry Curver tulipwood furniture by Tim Moss in Light Blue by Farrow & Ball. Worktops Light coloured Haze Caesarstone composite. Integrated fridge, freezer, wine cooler, pyrolytic oven, combination steam oven warming drawer, combination microwave, induction hob and coffee machine all by Gaggenau. Dishwasher by Miele. Undermounted Icerock sinks with Essex C-spout monobloc mixer tap in chrome with lever handles all by Kohler. Tumbled travertine flooring tiles from Checkalow. Glass and stainless steel island extractor hood by WS Westin. Cream ‘Marco’ bar stools from Atlantic shopping. Artwork by Walter Castellazzo. For stockists details see page 65
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Tim Moss Bespoke kitchens showroom at 328 Dukes Mews / London N10 2QN / 10am — 5pm 020 8444 9911 / furniture@timmoss.co.uk / www.timmoss.co.uk
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Heart of the home After years of planning and a folder full of ideas, Jane and Rob can now finally enjoy their perfect family kitchen
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t was just over eight years ago that Jane and her husband Rob bought their beautiful, ‘ripe for renovation’ family home in Muswell Hill, and from the day they moved in they started making plans. “We both knew what we eventually wanted to achieve and held that in our heads over the next few years. Actually it was one of the few times we’ve ever agreed on anything!” laughs Jane. The aim was to renovate the whole back of the house, in order to accommodate a new family kitchen.
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“It was a big job which involved a lot of digging out, but it had to be done in order to get around the rather odd original layout of the house,” Jane explains. “By creating a whole new space it meant we wouldn’t have to compromise on the type of kitchen and living area we wanted to achieve.” Once the major building work was completed it was time to get down to the fun stuff, and Jane wasn’t going to leave anything to chance. “We had the design of the kitchen completely planned in our heads before we
I love having everything hidden away - including the microwave
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i was keen to have a very wide oven – it makes cooking christmas dinner a thing of joy - and Miele are one of the few manufacturers who do these. they were also one of the few manufacturers at the time who had begun to bring in induction hobs which we wanted
We have a filtered water system and a great waste disposal system under the sink which works brilliantly
“I’d been collecting interiors magazines since the day we moved into the house and every time I saw anything I liked, I’d tear it out and put it in a folder.”
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This was originally going to be a glass wall but evolved into a balcony with a lovely wood detail created by our builders
started and we were very clear overall in what we wanted to do,” she remembers. “I’d been collecting interiors magazines since the day we moved into the house and every time I saw anything I liked, I’d tear it out and put it in a folder, whether that was a specific product or a design idea. When we came to start the build the folder was bursting at the hinges and I had a very clear idea about style and colour choices.” Jane had previously bought a kitchen stool from John Lewis of Hungerford and had fallen in love with the combination of walnut and off-white. “Because we were dealing with a dark space I wanted everything to be as light as possible, but I didn’t want it to be completely white. I love walnut because it’s a very warm, soft wood and I knew I wanted to combine this with a slightly off-white.” From looking at options from within her folder Jane also decided that she would opt for a natural stone worktop. “I wanted something dark and easy to keep clean. When I saw this dark grey Caesarstone in a showroom I knew it was the one for me.”
It was Rob’s idea to use the shape under the stairs as a space for a wine rack and the architects helped us with the final design
With all these ideas firmly planted in her mind, Jane embarked on a tour of several kitchen manufacturers including everyone from Magnet to the high-end designers on Wigmore Street to get a sense of options and cost. “Once we got to the stage where we had firmed up exactly how the space was going to be used, I spoke to five or six kitchen manufacturers and soon realised that most companies can deliver what you want and they can get anything in any material or finish, but the real difference between them is how much they can tailor their offering to you as an individual client. Because I wanted some fairly difficult things to achieve, like a microwave with an oven
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Above left: Pendant lights from Leading Light Company Above: Jane chose Porcelanosa Floor Tiles and a Caesarstone worktop – see Where To Buy panel for details.
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hidden in a cupboard, i came down to one company, modus, who could actually implement everything. the designer we dealt with there had worked in kitchens all his life and was clearly passionate about what he does. he came in with a problem-solving attitude.” With her ‘can-do’ kitchen designers in place, the plan was to maximise light and to ensure the kitchen would be as uncluttered as possible. “With four kids and a dog, everywhere else in the house is totally cluttered,” smiles Jane, “so i just wanted one space that could be clutter-free! this was going to be my space.” although the majority of plans were already in place, naturally certain ideas evolved as the build developed. “We were due to have a solid brick wall separating the kitchen from the stairs down to the utility area,” Jane explains, “but then we decided to make it a glass wall to let in more light, and that in turn became a glass balcony rather than a glass wall.” now that her folder of kitchen ideas is finally realised, how is Jane enjoying ‘the real thing’? “i love it! i love it when the kids pile in from school and they all sit around the breakfast bar and yabber at me, while i’m doing my thing. i love the fact that the island creates a natural divide between us so that they can do what they want in the dining area but still be around me without getting under my feet in the kitchen! it truly is everything i hoped it would be.”
set of four ‘cornish colours’ mugs, £40 by tG Green
etched cake stand, £60, house of Fraser
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tU cream Mechanical scales, £15, sainsburys Dualit kettle, £75, heals
LsA black globe vase range, £36-£46, heals
silver Globes range, £42-78, heals
Roberts Revival DAB radio, £159.95, John Lewis. Joseph Joseph Worktop saver, £16, www.amazon.co.uk
seen something you liKe? here’s where to buy: kitchen design leslie Bevis-smith at modus Kitchens. kitchen units by Warendorf in White and Walnut Veneer. stone flooring Porcelanosa floor tiles Ceilan marfil 80cm x 80cm. Worktop Caesarstone titanium 20mm quartz composite with special modus rebated detail integrated into furniture splashback modus tempered glass with coloured backing, with glass lighting and accessory rails. Wooden flooring 190mm Oiled Walnut Planks from Jordan andrews. sink Blanco siligranit coloured under mount sink - 1¼ sink top. tap KWC OnO single lever tap in chrome. Waste disposal ‘insinkerator’ Reversing Batch feed Disposal mod. 78. Water filter square “switch filter” in Chrome Light fittings above the breakfast bar Esedra Baby Pendant from Dm lights. Metal man on shelves Robot by 100drine from sentou shop, Paris. Wooden bench Kris Bench in oak from heals. Black Globe Vase by lsa from heals. for stockists see page 65
White glass pendant light, £85, heals
sparkling Mike Robot retro tin toy, £26, heals
pemberley cross-back dining chair, £89, John Lewis
A fitted kitchen that fits perfectly with your lifestyle. By taking an architectural approach to the use of space and light, and working with you to gain a deeper understanding of your lifestyle, we help you create a kitchen that becomes a living environment. A Modus kitchen is designed to be the centre of the home; a place for recreation as well as a place where you can create. Our commitment to craftsmanship is evident in the tiniest detail.
By combining the uncompromising standards of award winning German kitchen manufacturers with the Modus approach to design, we create exceptional kitchens that fit in flawlessly with the way you live. That’s why you’ll never want to leave them. Visit our showroom on the rise opposite the train station at Kensal Rise, or visit us online at www.moduskitchens.com
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Bright & beautiful They say if you can’t stand the heat get out of the kitchen, but for Nieves this simply wasn’t an option. Instead she set about creating an altogether cooler and more colourful alternative…
Kitchen checklist
Bear in mind the following points when deciding on a style for your kitchen:
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hen Nieves and Paul first moved into their 1930s home a stone’s throw from Alexandra Palace ?? years ago, the kitchen was located at the very back of the house next to patio doors. At first glance, this didn’t seem to be a problem, but as summer temperatures rose, so did Nieves’ frustrations. “Because we have a south-west facing garden, by 1pm I would be roasting as I tried to prepare meals. I remember at one point cooking in my bra because it was so hot!” laughs Nieves. “I remember saying to Paul, ‘you know what, I can’t stand this kitchen anymore – we have to do something about it.” Although they didn’t want to mess around with the original architecture of the house too much, Paul and Nieves realised they’d have to make some structural changes in order to create a workable space. “Before we could design and install the kitchen we had to lose a chimney-breast and take out a wall. I knew I wanted an island with a hob on in the middle and I wanted to be able to look out on the garden while I was cooking and
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this was the only way we could achieve that.” Once they knew how the space was going to be used it was time to start shopping around for the kitchen itself – a process that left Nieves somewhat uninspired. “I found a lot of the modern kitchens on offer very boring – everyone seemed to be offering the same thing.” Eventually she found herself at the showroom of local designer Kate Lambert from Lambert Welch Kitchen Design. Nieves explained to Kate what they wanted and Kate, in turn, came up with some interesting ideas. “She was very clever when it came to working with awkward spaces,” Nieves
If you’re going for a bold colour be confident in your choice as you will have to live with it for years to come.
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“One of the corners in our kitchen is curved and Kate adapted the wall units to accommodate this and make the absolute most of the space.�
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remembers. “One of the corners in our kitchen is curved and she adapted the wall units to accommodate this and make the absolute most of the space.” As for choosing the finishes, Nieves was determined to add a splash of colour. “I knew I wanted a lime colour, otherwise the kitchen would be boring, so I spent ages looking at samples of the splashback colours on offer, but none of them were quite right. It was only when I was out shopping with a friend one day and we were in Liberty that I saw a table mat and said, ‘that’s it! That’s the colour’. It was a vibrant lime green, so I bought the mat, took it to Kate and she managed to match it.” For the wood finish on the lower cabinets, Nieves’ dilemma was to find something that contrasted with the existing wooden furniture in the dining area – the solution was to go darker, a finish that also worked extremely well with the lime green splashback. The build itself took place over a summer while Nieves was back in Spain with the kids. “Paul had to deal with all the day to day The flooring is a porcelain tile from Italy. I wanted a shiny floor which is bright and reflects – we ordered these over the internet
Above: The corner unit cleverly accommodates a curve in the back wall Left: The instant hot water tap supplies three litres of boiling water on demand. Below: The cabinets have an ebony veneer
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the table was paul’s mum’s and it’s really important for us to have it in our home as it has history and memories attached to it. it’s not really big enough for all of us, but i can’t bear the thought of replacing it this cabinet is 1960s danish. we bought it from a shop in crouch end which is sadly closed now, but i think if you google danish retro furniture’ - or even go on ebay – you may find something similar
“I knew I wanted an island with a hob on in the middle and I wanted to be able to look out on the garden while I was cooking.”
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“I knew I wanted a lime colour, but it was only when I was browsing in Liberty that I saw a table mat and said ‘that’s it! That’s the colour’.”
stuff on the build, but there weren’t too many major issues and nothing had to be changed from the original plans so I didn’t come home to any surprises! It’s been ?? years now since it was finished and I’m still really happy with all the decisions we made.” seen sOMethinG YOU liKe? heRe’s WheRe tO BUY:
kitchen designed by lambert Welch Interiors. kitchen furniture from the Schuller next collection in magnolia high gloss lacquer and complemented by the Ebony veneered wooden doors. worktop from Silestone – colour choice Haiku. hob and ovens by Siemens. glass splashbacks from decoglaze undermounted sink and tap from Franke. instant hot water tap by Quooker extractor by Franke. fridge by liebherr. Bar stools from Purves & Purves. For stockists details see page 65
3 things I love about my kitchen 1 the hOB. i cOOK A lOt AnD AlWAYs thOUGht i cOUlD OnlY WORK With GAs, BUt this inDUctiOn hOB is AMAZinG. it’s JUst As QUicK AnD ResPOnsiVe As GAs AnD eAsieR tO cleAn 2 MY instAnt hOt WAteR tAP, the QUOOKeR! i lOVe it. nO neeD FOR A Kettle, i cAn hAVe BOilinG WAteR FOR PAstA AnD VeGetABles instAntAneOUslY. it’s FAntAstic! it’s A 3 litRe VeRsiOn. it Fits UnDeR the sinK AnD i cAn still hAVe MY Bins theRe 3 the Best thinG FOR Me is cOOKinG AnD lOOKinG At the GARDen AnD it’s A MUch niceR sPAce tO Be in nOW. i sPenD MY liFe in heRe AnD nOW it’s A GReAt PlAce tO Be 28
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Breville 4-slice toaster, lime green, £49.99, homebase
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nieve’s bar stools are italian, from purves & purves several years ago – today you could choose the samba Bar stool, £240, direct from purves.co.uk
spun Bamboo bowl, £5, and navajo Mug, £5, Marks & spencer
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John lewis cord placemat, green, £2 swan 16-piece kito dinner set, £22, Very.co.uk
nieve’s kitchen chairs were from heals many years ago, but we found this Verdi dining chair w50 x h86 x d52cm, seat height: 46cm, £90, from habitat
above right: emiko salad bowl, diameter 40cm, £15, habitat right: shabby chic lace white bowl, £12, house of fraser
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Labour of love Starting with a plot of land, it took over five years for Colin Bruce to plan and build his dream house, and within it a kitchen that he’s fallen in love with...
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olin Bruce had had his eye on the Having bought the land, deciding exactly unusual plot of land nestled within what to build on the plot was another the 1930s houses of Wood Vale challenge altogether. for some time. as a developer “I ended up working with Studio Downey he knew that it had amazing potential in this architects who had done a beautiful modern desirable neighbourhood. extension to the royal Geographical Society “the plot was originally a side garden of the down by the royal albert Hall. they did such a house next door,” he explains, “and the elderly great job of blending the old with the new that guy who owned it built a not-very-attractive I decided they were the right people to tackle bungalow on the site and then moved the job of designing a contemporary in so that he could sell the original house in an area where people are “I am a house. I’ve always had an eye on very conservative and don’t want developer but this something to stand out too much.” this place. I was familiar with the was a real challenge area, so I knew that out the back naturally planning was a huge because I’ve never struggle – Colin initially faced 25 there would be a fabulous view tackled a new and lovely big open feel to it.” objections – but he understood build before.” why neighbours were wary and not the minute the property came up for sale Colin bought it with a view especially thrilled at the prospect of to knocking down the bungalow and living alongside a building site. Because using the plot for a new build – something he’d of this he had to tread carefully when presenting never done before. his plans and it certainly wasn’t a quick or “I am a developer but this was definitely a straightforward process. challenge, a real labour of love, because I’ve “I had tenants in the bungalow for two never tackled anything like this before,” he years because it took me that long to get says. “I’ve always taken on renovations and planning permission to build the house. Once I refurbishments but never a new build.” got the go-ahead it then took me another two
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PHOTOS: IAN SIMPSON
For appliances I chose Siemens including a double oven, a combi oven and a plate warmer
The hob doesn’t extract to the outside but it filters the air. Nowadays if you build a new build house you have to have a built-in ventilation system which pulls out damp air and blows in fresh
We have an induction hob which I was initially a little bit wary of, but I have to confess I’ve fallen in love with it
We chose a Silestone worktop. It’s a wonderful material because it’s more robust than any natural stone. It bends so they can put in longer lengths and it’s completely impervious to anything – nothing stains it
The flooring is an Italian porcelain tile with underfloor heating so this area retains a lovely ambient temperature all year round. You can walk on this in winter in bare feet
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05contemporary muswell hill and a half years to build it so it’s been five years in the making.” Despite the initial fears of neighbours, Colin is pleased to say that now the house is finished everyone seems to love it. “I had a chap stop the other day and knock on my door,” Colin smiles, “and he said, ‘I just wanted to say that I’ve been watching you build this house for nearly three years and I thought I’d let you know how much I love it’.” After all the planning nightmares, luckily for Colin there weren’t any major issues with the build. “I was the project manager from start to finish, and it was a big project,” he remembers. “One of the challenges was that the plot sloped from front to rear but I decided to take advantage of this by having a big stretch of glass at the lower level where the kitchen would be because you’re screened from anyone seeing you, but you capitalise on the amount of light you get down here. The way the sun moves across means it’s bright in here all day.” And so, to the kitchen itself. When you’re starting with a blank canvas and a big, open space what do you do? “I’ve done a lot of kitchens before and the advice I would give to people is: don’t be too hasty,” says Colin. “As much as possible live in a space before you do anything to it. I hate kitchens where you have to say ‘excuse me, can I squeeze past?’. You want to have enough space for two people to pass each other. That’s very important to me. Here of course I was blessed with a big, big space, but I’m going to give a big credit to Kate Lambert from Lambert Welch Kitchens, because at the beginning of the project we decided the kitchen should take up one corner as an L-shape. Because I had had this idea planted in my head for two and a half years I was convinced that that was how I should do it. Kate, however, had other ideas, and wanted to move things around, which leads me onto my next piece of advice: If someone comes to you who has a lot of experience, listen to what they’re saying. You don’t have to 36
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We’ve never got round to buying garden furniture because the windows fold back completely and when you’re sitting at the dining room table with them open, it feels as though you’re eating outside
3 things I love about my kitchen
1 You can cook facing into the living space and not feel isolated 2 You have room to move – two or three people can be in the kitchen at the same time without tripping over each other 3 Everything is in the right place and it flows
accept everything they say as gospel but don’t block your ears to what they suggest.” Colin’s first reaction to Kate’s suggestions was to ignore them. “I originally dismissed her ideas and said, ‘no, I want to do it the way it was planned’, because I can be pig-headed at times! It was only after she’d gone and I had time to think that I realised she was absolutely right’. 24 hours later Colin called Kate to say, ‘let’s do it your way.’ “I’m so glad we did,” says Colin now. “It means every space is used down here. Kate made some very good points to convince me she was right. She said, ‘wherever you have your breakfast or dining table, don’t tuck it away in a corner – bring it forward to the windows to make the most of the light’.” Kate’s other suggestion was to sweep the kitchen the whole way across the back of the room with a long island in front of the units. “this was spot on too,” explains Colin, “because it means you can stand facing into the room and do your Jamie Oliver thing – cooking and entertaining simultaneously. It works perfectly. I don’t think we made any mistakes. It was a dual process but Kate very diplomatically steered me
“It’s important for me to have enough space for two people to pass each other comfortably in the kitchen.”
in the right direction. When you build a house yourself you become extremely single-minded and bullish about things, which I was originally about the kitchen, but I decided to listen to what the lady said and I’m glad I did.” When it came to choosing the style of kitchen, Colin was quick to make a decision. “this particular kitchen was on display in Kate’s showroom and the minute I saw it I said ‘that’s the one’. I wanted something that was muted and discreet and for me I think it works wonderfully. It’s a simple, clean, functional kitchen and I absolutely love it.” seen something You like? here’s where to buY: kitchen designed and installed by Lambert Welch Interiors.kitchen furniture from the Schuller next collection in magnolia high gloss lacquer. Worktops and cladding from Silestone, colour choice unsui. single oven, oven, micro-combination and warming drawer from Siemens. Undermounted sink and tap by Franke. Flooring Italian Porcelain from Bibliotheque Bi-fold doors by reynaers aluminium supplied by m&S aluminium Limited. For stockists details see page 65
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Something old, something new
PHOTOS: MARTIN BLACK
With input from their architect, builders and neighbours, Jane and William created a light and welcoming kitchen that cleverly combines the traditional with the contemporary.
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or Jane and Willian the conversion of their original kitchen couldn’t come soon enough. “i can’t tell you how different the space is now to what we had before,” says Jane. “it was a tiny, dark little scullery which narrowed at the end. it was very dingy and even though it was south-facing there never seemed to be any light in there.” to remedy the situation the couple knew what had to be done – an extension was required to square off the space, bring in more light and give them some room to move. With this in mind they hired architect michael lees who helped draw up their plans. “it was an interesting project,” explains Jane, “because we extended simultaneously with our neighbours, so there was input from a lot of different angles. our neighbours had ideas that we liked, our builders had ideas which we liked, as did michael the architect and so it developed quite organically.” one of the ideas was to make a feature of the original exterior brick wall in the extension which everyone involved debated for some time, but Jane now readily admits that it is one of her favourite elements of the extension. “i feel as though it shows part of the soul of the house which is great. We also managed to salvage the original patio doors and they were moved back about three feet to make sense of the shape and now form the entrance to our living room.” another great save by Jane was the original dresser that had been in the kitchen previously.
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“I love the exposed brick wo – it shows part ofrk the soul of the house.”
We initially thought we’d choose traditional style radiators, but then decided to go with a modern look (which are far more efficient and effective!) and i’m really happy with them
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i decided to put the hob, not the sink, on the island because i wanted to be cooking facing into the rest of the room
“i think the builders thought i was mad trying to keep it, and i’d often find it left out in the garden and had to insist that they bring it back in to make sure it didn’t get damaged. i’m sure they hoped i’d just forget about it! as part of the build we added a wall to create a utility area and now the dresser sits against it facing into the kitchen. i’m really pleased we kept it because it works so well in that space and it’s lovely to have something from the original house. it was all in bits and looked a bit sad and unsalvageable, but we restored it, treated it and painted it, and now it looks gorgeous and gives me more storage.” When it came to deciding on the look for the rest of the kitchen, Jane was keen to combine old with new. “i looked at a lot of magazines before deciding on this style which i think suits us and the house. it’s not modern, but i have added some contemporary touches such as the lights, which i love. they’re from an italian company called Floss and i think they’re very beautiful. the tiles in the kitchen are quite a modern touch too, as is the Quartz worktop on the island – it cleans very easily and i love the sparkle.” the kitchen itself was supplied and fitted by local company latters who came in to consult 40
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with Jane and William while the build was still taking place. “We got them in just before Christmas,” says Jane, “and i remember it was freezing! We talked through what we wanted and it all happened from there. they contributed some good ideas such as incorporating the bins into the island, which works very well.” after struggling to cope in her former dark and tiny kitchen, Jane couldn’t be happier with the finished result. “it looks great and we have plenty of room and more than enough storage now - we could have had cupboards on the back wall but we decided to put shelves up instead to keep the feeling of space and i’m really glad we did. it’s a great room for entertaining and i love spending time in here.”
“I looked at a lot of magazines before deciding on this style which I think suits us and the house.”
seen somethIng you lIke? here’s where to Buy: kitchen built and installed by latters Kitchens. extension designed by michael lees at Caryatid architects. Built-in white ceramic sink, Farmhouse 80 by Villeroy & Boche. engineered oak flooring from Jordan andrews. Radiators by Caleido oven and hob by neff. Fridge freezer by Samsung. Lights by Flos from the lighting Store. Worktop Quartz from Kitchen Worktops Direct. Bar stools from heals Mosaic tiles from Byblos. plate rack from Wow Factor. For stockists details see page 65
3 things I love about my kitchen
1 I’m proud that we saved the original dresser and it now has pride of place in the kitchen 2 The lights – I love the mix of traditional with contemporary 3 I’m really happy with the colour of the mosaic tiles which create contrast and complement the slight pink tinge to the walls
The plate rack is fantastic – I love it. The dishwasher is just below it to the side of the sink and I can throw the plates straight up on the rack without any effort – it’s very practical
The sash window was salvaged from the original side wall and it fitted perfectly into its new slot
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Choose the right worktop A worktop could be the most expensive item you buy when redesigning your kitchen, so it pays to think carefully about which type to go for. Before you make your decision, take some advice from the kitchen specialists at IKEA… WHAT ARE YOUR NEEDS? Choosing the right material depends on how you use your kitchen in everyday life. If you regularly use the worktops for preparing food, or have children who like to help in the kitchen, laminate or stone worktops make a good choice. These resist moisture and heat. They also last well and are easy to clean. Solid wood worktops create a pleasant, welcoming atmosphere in your kitchen and provided they are treated regularly, this living material is also hard-wearing. However, wood does not resist heat and scratches as well as laminate or stone. If you don’t use your worktops a great deal and are looking for a kitchen with that distinctive little extra, take a look at our acrylic worktops. They can be ordered with fully integrated bowls in the same material as the worktop, creating a sleek, smooth surface that is easy to clean.
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of edging strips to choose from. This means you can have worktops that either blend in with the rest of your kitchen, or create a stunning contrast.
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THE PERFECT FIT Laminate, solid wood and acrylic worktops can be fitted by you or a professional kitchen installer. To make the fitting process that bit easier, the custom-made worktops can be manufactured to include under-mounted sinks, a cut-out for hobs and sinks and pre-cut mitre joints. Whatever you’re after, our kitchen experts will be there to offer advice. For more inspiration and expert advice on all aspects of kitchen installation, visit our website: www.ikea.co.uk/thekitchen
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Top: Personlig worktop, stone, black Above: Numerar worktop, oak Right: Pragel worktop, laminate, dark walnut effect.
EVEN THOUGH THE WORKTOPS ARE VERY DURABLE WE STILL RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE A POT STAND WHEN YOU PLACE HOT POTS DIRECTLY ON THEM AND A CHOPPING BOARD WHEN CUTTING
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SOLID WOOD Wooden worktops will age gracefully if you treat them regularly with oil. The oil protects the wood from marks, stains and cracks, and prevents water from penetrating the surface and destroying the wood. If the surface looks a little tired and worn after some time, you can give it a face-lift by sanding and oiling it. We pretreat all our wood worktops to give them a good start in life. PRICE PER LINEAR METRE @ 62CM DEEP OFF THE SHELF £55.55 CUSTOM MADE £105
ACRYLIC Available in black or white, with a made-to-measure acrylic worktop you can also choose matching bowls in the same material. The work surface may be less scratch-and-heat-resistant than laminate or stone worktops, but the smooth, pore-free surface is easy to keep clean. If you want to remove small scratches and stains, a polishing and cleaning set comes with the worktops. PRICE PER LINEAR METRE @ 62CM DEEP CUSTOM MADE £204
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If you choose a made-to-measure stone worktop you’ll get a work surface that’s extremely durable. The 12mm top layer of the worktop is a moulded stone powder. This makes the surface nonporous, smooth and easy to keep clean. It’s also stain-resistant, and doesn’t require any impregnation. The surface always looks the same, which is good to know if you want several worktops in your kitchen. Stone worktops are only available as part of a full IKEA kitchen installation. PRICE PER LINEAR METRE @ 62CM DEEP CUSTOM MADE £308
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“Our main challenge was to create a unity between the kitchen, dining room and living room and ensure they all felt like one space.”
Hidden treasures
For some people, the key to a beautiful kitchen is as much about what you can’t see as what’s on display, which is why Anna is so pleased with the secret storage and ingenious hidden features that her kitchen incorporates.
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PHOTOS: Danny Kolasinki
The impressive curved Zebrano island contains a ‘hidden’ pull-up multisocket and compost bin
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hen Anna decided to extend her home, she knew she wanted her new kitchen to play a starring role in the finished result. “The main challenge we gave the designers was for them to create a unity between the kitchen, dining room and living room and ensure they all felt like one space,” explains Anna. “We also asked them to achieve this along with a clean design, and a stunning look and feel.” Because Anna enjoys entertaining, another key requirement was to have a kitchen that worked well on a practical level and was easy to maintain – being the focal point of the living space it is permanently on view and so needs to retain its good looks at all times. With the brief in place the designers at Increation created a stunning curved Zebrano island as a statement piece and incorporated contrasting white lacquer back wall units with
Top of the range Gaggenau appliances sit perfectly alongside the sleek white units
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The red glass splashback adds a rich and intense focal point to the kitchen
3 things I love about my kitchen
1 how the island connects the kitchen with the living room 2 The statement of the red glass splashback 3 The hidden features
The DuPont Zodiaq composite mahogany brown worktop adds contrast to the warmth of the curved Zebrano island
a rich red glass splashback for a sophisticated finish to this luxury kitchen. They then turned their attentions to the little details that made all the difference. Ingenious pull-up sockets and a compost bin incorporated into the island allow functionality without compromising on style, and Anna is thrilled with the clever design of a ‘secret’ pocket door located to the left of the hob that houses the toaster and kettle. “We also love the fact that the island is so big – it makes the space really workable and a joy to cook in.” Were there any changes to plans as the build progressed? “Only small ones. We added internal bins and a hot water tap which both improve the workability of the kitchen.” With the design and practicality boxes ticked, Anna can now make the most of her sophisticated and clever kitchen.
Seen something you like? Here’s where to buy: Kitchen designed and installed by Increation. Appliances all by Gaggenau. Worktop Zodiaq Mahogany Brown 30mm. Cupboard doors Lacquered 9010 White Satin. Finger Pulls by Increation. Horizontal grain Zebrano Island by Increation. Floor Grey Porcelain 600x600mm tiles by Porcelanosa Dining table by Increation. Chairs from Skandia Furniture sourced by Increation. For stockists details see page 65
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East meets west
Michelle Huberman’s passion for Moroccan architecture has inspired the décor of her entire home, including her atmospheric Riad-style kitchen.
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was just about to buy my dream Riad in Morocco,” explains Michelle Huberman from her home in Creighton Avenue, “when it dawned on me that I would only be able to get out there a couple of times a year, and the friends who I’d want to come and visit might not be able to make it at the same times as me, and I might end up being lonely in my beautiful little palace.” At that moment, instead of signing the papers to buy the Riad, Michelle decided the best thing to do would be to bring Morocco to London. “I have always been passionate about Moroccan architecture – I’ve been to Morocco about 30 times - and I have a very close friend who’s an architect over there who acted as my go-between on this project. He made sure
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PHOtOS: MARtin BLAck
For my kitchen i knew that i needed nice quality, plain doors and cabinetry so that i could dress them Moroccan style. i had the cupboard door bolts specially made in Morocco
i saw this blue quartz worktop when i went into the kitchen company’s showroom, and fell in love with the colour straightaway. it was horrendously expensive but i knew i needed it to marry the tiles and the rest of the kitchen together
“All of the beautiful items in my kitchen have been sourced from Morocco, and most of them are handmade by craftsmen.”
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From her kitchen, Michelle can look out onto her patio. Below: Moroccan style is reflected in the handmade cupboard door bolts, the wooden archways and the brass tap
that everything happened. He’d call the local artisans into his office and we’d all discuss what needed to be done via Skype. I couldn’t have done it without someone over there.” Between them, Michelle and her architect sourced beautiful tiles and commissioned traditional wooden archways, which were then imported to the UK. “I gave the craftsmen in Morocco the measurements for the space where the tiles had to fit, and they then created panels that could be fixed straight to the wall. The panels all came in numbered so that they could easily be assembled in the right order, as did the pieces of wood for the doorway arches.” Because this procedure worked so well Michelle is now planning to set up her own business, along with her architect, to import Moroccan crafts and products to the UK.
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“all of the beautiful items in my kitchen have been sourced from morocco and most of them are handmade by craftsmen – you couldn’t go into the moroccan equivalent of B&Q and buy these beautiful things off the shelf! What’s terribly sad is that the moroccans themselves don’t seem to appreciate their traditional style and in a lot of homes over there, they are choosing very bland, modern stuff. the old-style houses with all the beautiful traditional décor and craftwork aren’t going to be around forever because all the kids of the artisans, the next generation, aren’t interested in learning these skills – they’re more into their computers. In contrast I love sitting down with these craftsmen and discussing designs and techniques etc.” In order to incorporate these moroccan treasures into her London kitchen, michelle had to choose the right ‘backdrop’. “It was a real east meets west project,” she remembers, “whereby I had to marry together all the original materials from morocco with the newer materials supplied by the kitchen company over here. I also had to find the right craftsmen to work on it. I’d already had nightmares with previous tilers who’d worked on other rooms in my house and couldn’t handle the moroccan tiles properly. the guys I finally got in were very good, but very nervous because they’d never done anything quite like it and they realised how beautiful and precious the tiles were. they were all petrified of touching them to begin with!” now that it’s complete – and the tilers have done their job to michelle’s satisfaction – she’s more than happy with her own little slice of morocco nestled into n2. seen something you liKe? here’s where to buy: Design and cabinetry Bespoke tobacco oak furniture from KitchensKitchens. Worktop Pacific Blue Compac quartz. Flooring Fumed oak, Weitzer Parkett, supplied by Jordan andrews. sink 6703-01-XX Cisterna 50 undermounted single-bowl ceramic sink in Crème Ceramicplus, Villeroy & Boch. tap Ringskar single-lever monobloc mixer tap in brass, Ikea. Appliances IF63K built-in single oven; VRa640C four-zone electric hob; DIF16 fully integrated dishwasher, all Indesit. For stockists details see page 65
Rope str ipe cush ion, £29.50, M arks & s pencer
Roko side plate d21cm, £3, habitat
Black gloss vase, £22, very.co.uk
John Rocha pico red cereal bowl, £7.50, dinner plate, £9, and platter, £32, from Debenhams
style small Moroccan Lantern, £18, Debenhams
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koziol Babell cake stand, £20, John Lewis
Autograph matt cut glass, £9.50, Marks & spencer
Zafina table lamp, £60, John Lewis
Lau large bowl d20cm, £8, habitat Ruskin dining chair w54 x h82 x d45cm, seat height: 44.5cm £120, habitat
Assortment of tiles from Fired earth, prices starting from £2.76
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Practically perfect For Yasmin and Henry, the process of planning and installing their new kitchen didn’t give them too many headaches because they had a secret weapon at their disposal…
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hile most people would be daunted at the prospect of designing a kitchen and extension from scratch, this wasn’t an issue for Yasmin and Henry for a couple of reasons. “My husband is a bit of a frustrated architect at heart,” laughs Yasmin, “so when we decided to extend he had in his head how he wanted everything to look and he was keen to be involved in all aspects of the planning.” It also helped that the couple had an extremely valuable resource up their sleeves – a friend who knows a thing or two about kitchen design. “Rob Gelling from Kitchen Architecture is a very good friend of ours and when we first moved into the house six years ago he came round and said, ‘I’ve got your kitchen sorted’!” Two years later Yasmin and Henry decided the time was right to take Rob up on his offer and so he returned with pen and paper in hand
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This painting is by Annie Hopewell, a local painter based at the Chocolate Factory. Because the kitchen is so white and sharp, I wanted something to brighten the space up and make it look a bit more funky, and this piece does just the job
The benches and table are by James Burleigh in West Hampstead. His company normally make furniture for schools and galleries. We discussed what I wanted over the phone, then I went along to the workshop to choose the colours and finishes. It’s all handmade with really high quality materials and covered with formica which is extremely durable.
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to sketch out the plans. This was something of a coup to say the least as Rob’s award-winning company have an impressive client list, including Cherie and Tony Blair. He was also the man who designed Heston Blumenthal’s home kitchen. “When Rob saw what we were doing with the extension he knew instantly what style of kitchen we should have, and together with Henry they came up with the design,” Yasmin reveals. “I did say at one point, ‘well what do I get to choose?’ and Rob said, ‘you can come to the showroom and choose the handles if you want?’ So sure enough I got to choose from three different sets of handles which all looked pretty similar! But I didn’t make a fuss – I knew that Rob has excellent taste and that I should trust his judgment. And I was right - it’s all gorgeous.” But this kitchen isn’t just a pretty face. Behind the sleek, glossy exterior there’s a wealth of ingenious design ideas. “Everything is very ergonomic in terms of where things are and how they work,” Yasmin explains. “The dishwasher for instance is at chest height so you’re not forever bending down to load and unload it. It’s also next to a deep set of drawers that are sturdy enough to hold all Behind the shutter we keep the toaster, bread bin, tea and coffee – the stuff you use all the time but don’t necessarily want to look at. There are also power sockets in here so that we can plug in the blender etc.
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my crockery and because they’re side by side, unloading the dishwasher takes no time at all. It was things like this – things I didn’t know I wanted – that Rob seemed to come up with.” The other element of the kitchen that Rob insisted Yasmin and Henry incorporate was the Quooker instant boiling water tap. “Oh, it’s so brilliant,” says Yasmin. “I now feel sorry for people with kettles!” she laughs. “I remember Rob saying to me that once the kitchen was completed it would change the way we lived, and at the time I said, ‘don’t be ridiculous! How can a new kitchen change the way you live?’ The kitchen is where the family hangs out now. Althought it looks slick and trendy it really is such a comfortable space to be in. We love it.” Seen something you like? Here’s where to buy: Kitchen bulthaup b3 range, designed and installed by Kitchen Architecture Ltd. Hob Gaggenau. Oven, Coffee Maker and Micro-combi all Siemens. Dishwasher Miele. Work top 1cm bulthaup engineered stainless steel worktop. Floating sideboard bulthaup 3b in apple wood. Tap KWC mixer taps and Quooker boiling water tap. Savo bar stools from Danetti. com. Painting by Annie Hopewell, anniehopewell@hotmail. co.uk. Lights by Mathmos. Poured Resin Flooring from Stone Carpet Company. For stockists details see page 65
“I love the Quooker instant boiling water tap – I now feel sorry for people with kettles!” the red glass splash back adds a rich and intense focal point to the kitchen
Finishing touch: flooring “We wanted a concrete floor, but discovered that it’s difficult to have in a house, so to create a similar effect we opted for a poured resin floor which is only a few millimetres thick. i have to admit that when it first went down before the kitchen was installed, i did think, ‘what have we done? We’ve built a road in our house!’ But once the kitchen was in, it looked really cool. i think it’s the kind of thing you either love or hate – i know it’s probably not to everyone’s taste but it works for me. it’s great for under-floor heating and easy to keep clean, and it actually worked out cheaper than using ceramic tiles.”
Yasmin chose the colours for the custom made table and bench which complement the grey poured resin floor
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Design for life For Alice and Will, the key to planning their new kitchen was to ensure it combined practicality while remaining true to its Edwardian roots…
We had the shelves custom made. To decide the size I took eight glasses and put them together side by side then drew a rectangle around them to make sure they were going to work practically
“I thought carefully about where everything would go so that I wouldn’t have to keep criss-crossing the kitchen to get what I needed.”
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We were keen to have a granite work surface for food preparation, but we also wanted to tie the kitchen in with the dining area so chose a beech work surface that hopefully breaks down the barrier between the two rooms
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reating a stylish and functional kitchen in their beautiful Edwardian home was no mean feat for Alice and Will. Before they could even begin to think about worktops and appliances, there were several hurdles to overcome. “The house was originally divided into two flats,” Alice explains, “and we lived in the upstairs one. The downstairs one had previously been converted by the council many years before and sadly all the original features had been stripped out. All the fireplaces and the coving were missing and some very strange segmentation had gone on. A punk band had lived there for a while and had obviously ‘decorated’ at some point – you can imagine!” When the downstairs flat came on the market, Alice and Will bought it with a view to reinstating the two flats as one family home including a new kitchen. As professional graphic designers who run their own successful business from home, it seemed obvious to this resourceful couple that the next step was for them to plan the kitchen themselves. “We wanted to get the best we could for the lowest possible budget,” says Alice, “so we did loads of research online looking at the style
of kitchens we liked and the types of cabinets, the colours etc. We then drew up a floor plan along with front and side views of the furniture and cabinets we wanted which we then moved around on paper until they all fitted. We also created a little figure called ‘Mr Fatty’ who was as wide as he was broad,” laughs Alice, “and we’d walk him around our virtual ‘kitchen’ to make sure he could get round all the units comfortably!” With the drawings complete, Will and Alice approached their builder (who was a carpenter by trade) and commissioned him to build the kitchen to their specifications.
Below: Alice takes commissions for her stunning portrait work. For more information, email her at alice@positive2.com
The flooring is reclaimed Victorian boards which work out really reasonable. They have a lovely rich colour and a warm well-worn feel to them
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The ceramic on the central pillar is by pete Moss, a brilliant ceramic artist and long-time family friend
The result is a beautifully crafted, timeless kitchen with painted wooden doors and a combination of marble and wooden worktops. “We didn’t want a ‘super-modern’ kitchen because we really loved all the Edwardian features that we put back in – the coving, the fireplace and the tiles. We wanted a kitchen that would complement this and last. We love the fact that Edwardian houses still look really good after 100 years and we realised that if we tied the furniture and style of the kitchen in with the original
“On the whole it all worked out really well, although we did get it all backwards at one point!”
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features, we weren’t going to go too far wrong and it wouldn’t look dated in two years’ time.” Installing this kitchen was just one element of a big building project, so did the process, including their DIY design approach, go smoothly? “On the whole, yes, it all worked out really well,” says alice, “although we did get it all backwards at one point! Because the kids were little and I wanted to be able to keep an eye on them while I was cooking and chat to other mums, we originally planned to have a sofa facing into the kitchen. Then we realised the night before they were about to start work that this was nonsense because the sofa would be side-on to the fireplace, so we switched it all round and built cabinets where the sofa was going to go.” When it comes to the functionality of the kitchen, Will is the cook of the house, and he wanted to be sure that they were creating a space that would be easy to work in. “We knew we wanted plenty of storage,” he explains, “and we’ve used the height of the ceiling to accommodate this. I also thought carefully about where everything would go – all the utensils, pots and pans etc - so that I wouldn’t have to keep criss-crossing the kitchen to get what I needed. It’s all worked really well on that level, and visually it
I love having the utiilty room so that you can get all the stuff you don’t use very often out of the kitchen. We often use it as an ‘extension’ to the kitchen if we’re entertaining lots of guests, and need extra space for prepping food and storing it until it’s needed.
made sense to start by putting the cooker where it is to give a focal point to the kitchen.” It’s clear that this kitchen works as a practical and comfortable space, but what really gives it its unique feel is the carefully chosen artwork on the walls – a combination of original work by alice and her father, as well as several prints. “The painting above the fireplace is by my dad from the mid 1950’s when he was at the Slade. I studied Fine art at St martins and although I now make a living from graphic design I try to go back to my ‘fine art’ roots whenever I get the opportunity. I’ve recently begun working on portraits of friends and family’s children, which has been challenging, but satisfying. It’s good to have stuff on your walls that means something to you – that’s what makes it home.”
The handmade cabinets in the utility room (above) are built in the same style as those in the kitchen (left), but are painted in Farrow & Ball ‘pointing’ to lighten up the space. The tiles on the floor of the utility are matt black porcelain from Nicholls & Clarke
“We knew we wanted plenty of storage, and we’ve used the height of the ceilings to accommodate this.”
SEEN SOMETHING YOU LIKE? HERE’S WHERE TO BUY: Kitchen built by Gary Smith, GTS Carpentry Cupboard handles from www.onlinehandles. com. Granite worktop from Euro marble. Beech work top and reclaimed Victorian floorboards supplied by builder. oven by Smeg. Clock from John Lewis prints on dining room walls by Jamie Brown Ceramic on the central pillar by Pete moss For stockists details see page 65
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Architects 20, Kings Avenue, Muswell Hill, N10 1PB. 020 3376 4499. www.caryatidlondonn10.co.uk l GTS Carpentry Gary Smith 01932 952 871. gtscarpentry@live.co.uk l Increation 16 Pixley Street, London E14 7DF. 0844 488 0652. www.increation.net l Kitchen Architecture Ltd 145 - 149 Lower Richmond Rd, Putney, SW15 1EZ. 020 8785 1960; 274 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7DY. 01865 426990. www.kitchenarchitecture.co.uk l Kitchens Kitchens 75 Haverstock Hill, Belsize Park, NW3 4SL. 020 7483 0201. www.kitchenskitchens.co.uk l Lambert Welch kitchens 59, Muswell Hill Road, N10 3JB. 020 8444 6777. www.lambertwelchkitchendesign.co.uk l Latters 18 Crescent Road, Alexandra Palace, N22 7RS. 020 8888 7477. www.latterskitchens.co.uk l Modus Kitchens 95, Chamberlayne Road, Kensal Rise, NW10 3ND. 0208 969 8848. www.moduskitchens.com l Simon Whitehead Architects Unit G2, Trowray House, The Leather Market, Weston Street, London SE1 3ER. 020 7183 1063. www.simonwhitehead.com l Tim Moss Kitchens 326 Dukes Mews, Muswell Hill, N10 2QN. 020 8444 9911. www.timmoss.co.uk
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