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Set in Redland, this sophisticated kitchen oozes style and elegance. Here, Ben Argent Kitchens talk about how they completely transformed the space...
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hortly after the launch of our 20|20 freestanding kitchen collection, we were approached to design this beautiful kitchen for a major renovation of a Victorian property in Redland. The new extension to the rear of the property created a wonderful large open plan space for kitchen, living and dining, that has become the real heart of the home. Large, full height glazing and crittall doors flood the room with light. During the initial space planning, we wanted to move away from the notion that kitchen units need to be fitted between walls (as would 68 THE BRISTOL MAGAZINE
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be the case in a conventional L-shaped layout), instead designing individual, free-standing furniture with more identity and personality. By breaking the kitchen down into three distinct components – tower, wall and island – it not only creates a greater sense of openness, but is also highly functional. The synergy between these three elements changes the whole kitchen environment to one that feels more spacious – you can see the floor under the units and the walls either side. We wanted to create a kitchen that appears lightweight and delicate, but is still really practical and versatile. We elevated
