Light and shade

with Coast IOW

Kitchens are the heart of our homes. From first light to dinner at dusk, they tell the time of our lives and therefore must be practically and aesthetically suited to everyday living.

This recent kitchen project in St. Helens – designed and delivered by husbandand-wife team Ben and Jo of Coast IOW – brings together rich dark woods with smooth stark whites in a beautifully balanced look. Using well thought out design and attention to detail in complete consideration of this harbourside property, the couple have together created a feeling of laid-back coastal living on a luxury scale. The deep tones, fine grain and natural warmth of the two-textured cabinetry combine for dramatic yet easy effect. The rear wall has floor to ceiling cupboards using the ‘Artwood’ range from German kitchen company Nolte, with flame scarfed oak in coppered brown/black; meanwhile, the island is from the ‘Legno’ range in Oak Sepia – a real wood that shows the natural grain pattern in burnt charcoal. These tactile and textured twilight timbres are lifted and lightened by the polished pure white surfaces, gloss white stove, simple fresh curtains and modern mirrored back wall. A perfect partnership.

To find out more about Coast IOW design and build packages, visit coastiow.co.uk 07964 829997 | joisleofwight@yahoo.com