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The Brief, Space planning,
layout and f low
The family had bought the house new and over time had come to
recognise that it did not fulfil their wishes as to how they wanted to
live.
The original layout was fairly traditional, with a family / kitchen
room at the back of the house looking onto the garden, a separate
dining room at the front was rarely used - mainly because it was
difficult to access from the kitchen.
There were two further reception rooms, one of which, whilst large,
was also under used as the layout, lighting and decor combined to
make it an uncomfortable space. It was calculated that up to 40% of
the space was very seldom used, which was an important factor in
the redesign.
The house in general, needed to be taken to a new level of design
and quality, LLI Design proposed that more open plan living would
suit the family’s lifestyle. The wall between the kitchen and dining
room was removed in order to create one large area divided into a
family living space, new kitchen and dining area.
This approach changed the whole dynamic and truly placed the
kitchen at the heart of the home whilst at the same time having the
added benefit of flooding the space with natural light from front
and rear aspects. One of the reception rooms was redefined as a TV
/ lounge and the other as a study.
Statement f rosted glass kitchen
The kitchen was designed to give a real wow factor. A dramatic
3.7m long central island wrapped in statement dove grey
frosted glass was installed and under lit with LED strips. The
island houses the double sink, with waste disposer, water
softener, pop up sockets, induction hob with downdraft
extractor and a breakfast bar at one end. An impressive bank
of tall units sits against the back wall with 2 ovens, microwave,
steam oven and a large wine fridge. At one end there are
pocket doors that fold back to reveal, toaster, mixer and all
paraphernalia that usually clutter the worktop. This can be
closed when not required, keeping the look sleek and visually
pure. The existing utility room was stripped out and the space
was re-designed. New units were specified including a full
height pull out pantry. Overall providing increased storage and
also making it a practical room for laundry.