HOMES Interiors, finishing touches and luxury bespoke kitchens.

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The newest collections of paint shades from The newest collections of paint shades from manufacturers of premium paints allow you to create manufacturers of premium paints allow you to create vast areas of flat, even, dramatic colour or subtle blushes vast areas of flat, even, dramatic colour or subtle blushes to achieve the look you want for your home... to achieve the look you want for your home...

This Page: Little Greene Paint Company’s brand new Colours of England This Page: Little Greene Paint Company’s brand new Colours of England shades launch as Pride goes to press. Shown here is Silent White on the shades launch as Pride goes to press. Shown here is Silent White on the walls and Silent White (Pale) on panelling. walls and Silent White (Pale) on panelling.

Opposite Page, Top Left: Little Greene’s Dorchester Pink from the company’s Colour Scales range; light and mid shown. Opposite Page, Top Right: Farrow & Ball’s Dutch Orange from the company’s Colour by Nature collection. Opposite Page, Bottom Left: Mylands Pimlico yellow is new for 2021. Opposite Page, Bottom Right: Mylands Theatre Land in Pale Lilac. Main Image: Lake Red from Farrow & Ball, part of a collaboration with the Natural History Museum, and its new Colour by Nature collection.

Above: A retro country kitchen from Little Greene. Bazaar Wallpaper in Pomegranate; cabinetry in Citrine. Island in Cordoba, skirting in Portland Stone. Opposite Page, Top Left: Little Greene’s Vulcan on walls; windowsill, bath and floor in Livid. Opposite Page, Top Right: Myrtle Green by Mylands. Opposite Page, Bottom Left: Farrow & Ball’s Smoke Green. Opposite Page, Bottom Right: Farrow & Ball De Nimes is a classic shade, a down to earth and grounding green/blue.

Farrow & Ball painted kitchen, walls in shaded white, cabinets in Drop Cloth.

Lincolnshire Interiors: Aitch Interiors: 01522 810961, www.aitchinteriors.co.uk. Anelise Home: 01522 530400, www.anelisehome.co.uk. Delcor: 01780 762579, www.delcor.co.uk. Richard Sutton Interiors: 01472 268377, richardsuttondesigninteriors.com. Sack Store: 01205 310101, www.sackstore.co.uk. Stevensons: 01472 233111, www.stevensonsgroup.co.uk. n

INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS RELATIONS

For Donna and Steve Lang, a move back to the county afforded the couple the For Donna and Steve Lang, a move back to the county afforded the couple the chance to renovate a beautiful 200 year old ironstone barn, creating an open-plan, chance to renovate a beautiful 200 year old ironstone barn, creating an open-plan, industrially-styled family home... and the property’s kitchen is its beating heart! industrially-styled family home... and the property’s kitchen is its beating heart!

The best things come to those who wait, as the saying goes. And a 200 year old barn just outside Grantham has had to wait that long for its transformation from an ugly duckling into a beautiful swan. The last three years have probably seemed like the longest of all, because that’s how long it has taken Donna and Steve Lang to gain planning permission and to start working on the ironstone barn next to Donna’s stables, near Hough on the Hill. Having endured a thoroughly frustrating time obtaining planning permission, the couple could finally get stuck in to creating a glorious open plan home in January 2020. They incorporated industrial elements into the building’s architecture to yield generous accommodation with three bedrooms plus an open plan living space including a stunning kitchen, with a lofty ceiling and mezzanine study. And to create that kitchen, the beating heart of the house, the couple chose to work with Alex Richardson of Richwood Cabinet Makers, from whom they commissioned a bespoke kitchen to complement the room’s huge dark grey window frames, reinstated timber beams and its limestone floors. >>

Left/Above: Alex Richardson of Richwood Cabinet Makers designs and installs high quality bespoke kitchens such as this recent project, a kitchen with industrial influences in a modern barn conversion.

“We’re delighted with the look and feel, but also the practicality, of the kitchen we’ve created. It’s going to be the heart of the home and it’s going to be a place we can cook in, work in and live in for many years to come!”

>> “Because the house is open plan, the kitchen is a part of the main reception room,” says Donna. “That means it has to look good as well as functioning well, too. I’m quite a demanding client because I love the building and I had a clear vision. Alex not only listened but contributed ideas and helped to evolve them as the project progressed.” “Because it’s an old building, and because it would have served a more utilitarian purpose when it was built 200 years ago, it presented a few challenges throughout the project like the odd height different between walls.” “But that’s the beauty of bespoke. Alex’s cabinetry can be customised down to the millimetre, and because it’s solid, it’ll last for decades, rather than years and it can be painted in the future for a mid-life facelift.” “We chose a Farrow & Ball shade, Railings, for the cabinetry and for the work surfaces, Silestone Lagoon Quartz.” “Alex also integrated our appliances. He recommended good quality brands like Miele for our integrated dishwasher and ovens and Fisher & Paykel for our induction hob. Again, because the kitchen was bespoke Alex was able to incorporate these really neatly, and create features like the solid wood inserts in the cutlery drawer and custom made storage areas inside.” “We also opted for a Quooker boiling water tap which was a good move, and to satisfy the need for plenty of storage space, Alex created the utility room area in the same style with larder cupboards, and a housekeeper’s cupboard.” “Throughout the project Alex was a proper craftsman. Everything was meticulous and his attention to detail was wonderful. There was just one point of contact for us, and he was accountable for everything so that made it a great detail easier amid all of the other work that was going on, on site.” “We’d definitely recommend Alex, and we’re delighted with the look and feel, but also the practicality, of the kitchen we’ve created. It’s going to be the heart of the home and it’s going to be a place we can cook in, work in and live in for many years to come!” n

Find Out More: Alex Richardson of Richwood Cabinet Makers designs and installs bespoke kitchens across Lincolnshire. Call 07534 808903 or find Richwood Cabinet Makers (@Richwoodcm) on social media.

Symphony kitchen, for Lincolnshire stockists see www.symphony-group.co.uk.

Smeg Fridge 70:30 fridge/freezer, 294 litre capacity, £1,589. Denby Dining Set Azure blue haze, 12 piece, £168.

KitchenAid Stand mixer in ice blue, 4.8 litre, £499.

REACH FOR THE SKY

Create a cool, calm and collected kitchen with this range of kitchen accessories in sky blue...

Retro Toaster Four slice, with defrost and keep warm function, £179.

Lincoln Cathedral Mug By local designer Sophie Allport, £12, www.sophieallport.com.

Smeg Kettle 360° base, 1.7 litre capacity, £140.

Wall Clock Thomas Kent, 30cm/50cm dia, with numerals, from £45.

Duck Egg Blue Aga R3 series, electric with induction hob, £13,515.

TURNBULL

HAS THE ANSWER

The ranges you need and the quality you expect for the most loved rooms in your home, available at any budget. If the question is where to start then Turnbull has the answer...

Words: Rob Davis.

Do it once, do it properly. That’s the golden rule when making an investment in your home, but it’s especially applicable when redesigning your bathroom and kitchen.

“They’re the most technically demanding, most often used and highest value rooms in your home,” says Olivia Hopkins, Group Showroom Manager for Turnbull Kitchens and Bathrooms, which has six showrooms across Lincolnshire.

“Day to day these rooms have to function effectively within certain key areas: storage, practicality, easy to clean and quality. When you come to sell your home it is so important to have an attractive kitchen or bathroom as this can be the difference between a quick sale or your house staying on the market.”

“These are two of the biggest areas buyers often renovate when in a new property so having it done before you sell will benefit you in the long run. Designing each of these rooms requires flair, an eye for detail as well as knowledge for practical solutions to suit

the whole house hold. Get it right and they’ll be rooms you love for years to come, you have to trust the process and understand that our designers are the experts able to advise you.”

“We understand the importance of investing in your home, we have over 40 years of designing many kitchens and bathrooms across Lincolnshire.”

“We are constantly seeking out the best British and European manufacturers to partner with to help improve our offering to our clients and make our showrooms more inspirational every year. All our displays have been handpicked by our team of designers to demonstrate the quality and design features available to help you make these important choices for your home.”

“We use a realistic 3D design service to give you plenty of ideas as to how your project with us will end up looking, it is so hard when picking from samples so it is our job to bring your choices to life.”

“We offer so much choice for our clients with ultra-modern kitchens from Rotpunkt as well as more traditional shaker styles from Sheraton & Symphony. Solid surfaces from Silestone & Dekton will withstand the test of time with 25 year warranties, Quooker 100 degree boiling water taps are the latest must have gadget for any kitchen alongside the famous slide & hide oven by Neff which feature in all our showrooms.”

“Turnbull is a five star master partner who are able to access exclusive models and all our staff are highly knowledgeable with the different features of their products.”

“When it comes to bathrooms again we only like to deal with quality manufacturers such as Duravit, Hansgrohe and Merlyn.” “We only choose to stock products we would be happy to have in all our own homes!”

“Turnbull don’t just provide kitchen and bathrooms; we are able to provide materials from bricks, internal doors, paving slabs and much more.”

“So whatever your project Turnbull is able to help and show you lots of different options. Our group of showroom’s have over 30 different kitchen displays and over 50 bathrooms in the hope there is something to inspire everyone.”

“We are so proud to announce that our Lincoln showroom has won Kitchen and Bathroom Showroom of the Year at the Builders Merchant Awards for 2020. This reflects our talent and commitment to our customers and the proof is in the pudding, if you’re looking to invest in your home, Turnbull has the answer!” n

n Turnbull Kitchens & Bathrooms has showrooms in Sleaford, Boston, Newark and Brigg, plus a flagship 7,500sq ft showroom on Lincoln’s Deacon Road. For a no obligation discussion about your kitchen or bathroom, and for free advice too, call 01529 308839 or see www.turnbullsonline.co.uk/showrooms.