Whitchurch
Project.

This kitchen and hallway project in the charming village of Whitchurch in Hampshire, has to be one of my favourite projects to date. This very small but unique space underwent a complete strip out, back to its bare bones and we embarked upon an extensive redesign.

 

The brief was to turn a very dark, very dated, uninspiring galley kitchen and hallway, into somewhere that reflected the client & her style, whilst making reference to her previous and much loved home on the Isle of Wight.

 

Other parts of the property had already undergone a tasteful renovation, creating a light and open plan living and dining space. This left the kitchen and hallway feeling disconnected and sticking out like a sore thumb! Avoiding much time there, she had lost her love for cooking and entertaining.  For all these reasons, myself and the design team were wholly committed to changing this up and designing a space she could connect with and enjoy.

 

The design required lots of thought and planning  (often the case when space is tight) in order to make the most of each and every inch. We added interest and a feeling of space by switching heavy black wall units with well lit open shelving. This provided the perfect stage to house the clients' many treasures collected over the years.

 

Astute budgeting allowed us to design and install bespoke joinery in both spaces and fill in the gaps, where necessary, with more affordable mainstream kitchen cabinetry. This approach steered the design away from a simple, off the shelf look and offered the opportunity to add all the details that sets a space apart and makes it sing! V- groove panelled under sink doors, solid aged brass hardware, bib taps and a butlers sink were the jewels on the crown!

 

The hallway is now a light, airy and welcoming entrance which sets the scene for the rest of the property. We purposefully ran the colour scheme from there, into the kitchen, to open & connect the spaces. It houses fabulous storage and has a miniature boot room feel, perfect in a country setting. Peg coat hooks, overhead shelving, a large storage cupboard and a restful bench seat (with integrated cabinets) is the ideal spot to pop on your shoes, house a bag or two and store all life’s ‘best out of sight’ items.

 

The house now has a new flow and a new feel. It’s light, bright and joyful and it was a complete pleasure to help make this happen for such a lovely client.