WOW FACTOR

What makes a premium kitchen? It's all in the details, says Poggenpohl

Premium products are often set apart from mid-market competitors by design components so subtle that it takes the most discerning eye to spot them. In this instance, the door fronts are bookmatched with vertical grain in Smoked Oak. The division of where each door or drawer starts and another one finishes is almost invisible, allowing the beauty of the wood and the overall design to take centre stage.

The resurgence of darker hues has definitely been seen across all Poggenpohl Studios, and in this kitchen, dark cabinetry pairs with paler worktops as well as metallics to help lift the room and bounce light around the space. The walls are decorated with antique bronze mirror glass, which creates muted reflections and warms the space.

Here, the designer opted for open wall shelving to display visually appealing items, while the large drawers and doors below the Calacatta Imperiale Porcelain are for everyday crockery and cutlery. A fabulous addition to this space was the creation and installation of a bespoke hanging shelf from the ceiling above the peninsula, made in the same Smoked Oak as the doors and with an embedded LED strip for overhead task lighting.

The ‘Showcase’ glass fronted cabinets that sit under the hob also have Antique Bronze Mirror Glass in the backs, sending light bouncing around and filling the inside with a soft, warm glow. The glass on the doors is tinted, and encased in bronze Aluminium frames. These stunning display cabinets with integrated lighting can be used for decorative items, as well as ornaments that should be protected from little fingers.

By using open shelving, rather than filling the walls with cabinets, the room appears lighter and brighter. But there is no shortage of storage for all the necessary pots and pans. In fact, large drawers can offer a much better ergonomic use of storage. The end result is a truly stunning space that will stand the test of time and will continue to be a real ‘wow’ factor when guests arrive into this home.

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