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In the West Sussex countryside, soft green Holkham furniture and two distinctive islands create a kitchen with family and friends at its heart.
Holkham
West Sussex
THE BRIEF
For her new home among the woodland, Karen wanted a kitchen that was practical, calm and ready for entertaining. Family suppers, weekend breakfasts and time with friends all needed a place within the room.
THE SETTING
Doors and windows limited the available wall space, so tall cabinetry gathers storage and appliances along one elevation. Two islands divide the room naturally: one for cooking and preparation, the other curved to bring guests together without interrupting the working area.
THE DESIGN
The half-moon island offers a sociable place to sit, with reeded panelling giving its curved base texture. The working island holds Bora Classic induction hobs with integrated extraction, keeping the space above open to the garden views.
CRAFT & DETAIL
Holkham cabinetry painted in Little Greene Tracery II reflects the soft greens outside. Sensa Vancouver quartzite introduces natural veining, while matt black Armac Martin handles and Quooker taps provide a sharper counterpoint. A separate drinks area includes a Liebherr wine fridge.
THE PALETTE
Furniture
Holkham
Paint finish
Little Greene Tracery II
Work surfaces
Sensa Vancouver quartzite worktops and upstands.
Details
Armac Martin Mix Diamond Knurled handles in matt black, Quooker Flex taps, Bora Classic induction cooking, Miele appliances and Liebherr refrigeration.
LIVING WITH THE KITCHEN
“It is exactly what I hoped for. The colours, the textures, the shape of the islands, everything works together to make it a space where people want to gather.” — Karen
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