Dark Handleless Kitchen
Designed to bring warmth, character and individuality to a five-year-old new build, this kitchen transformation creates a space that feels both timeless and personal.
Our clients came to us with a plan to renovate their kitchen and dining space. Their wish was to open up the existing kitchen and make full use of the room, so it would become a true social space for family day-to-day gatherings and hosting friends.
They also wanted to inject a modern and luxurious feel with a neutral but sleek colour palette, but maintain functionality for everyday use as a family.
The Kitchen Design Process
The plan was to first remove the breakfast bar, which cut off the existing kitchen and made it feel small. Our clients wanted to remove the window and extend the cabinetry down the main wall, which then allowed for the space in the middle of the room to contain a large island.
We planned a wooden shelf to make a feature of the wall, adding a new texture to the kitchen and providing a good colour contrast. The shelf was to be flanked by two tall tower units with obscured glass fronts, adding interest to the space.
Our Design Choices
We designed the kitchen using Rotpunkt’s handleless ZEROX HPL XT doors with anti-fingerprint coating, perfect for a family with two small children! After some deliberation, our clients settled on the colour Carbon to for the main run of units, and chose a slight contrast with the colour Umbra for the island unit fronts.
Our clients chose to have the hob within the island and decided on an induction style system with downdraft extractor to allow for overhead pendant lights.
We removed the integrated fridge freezer to be replaced by an American-style fridge freezer, and moved the ovens over to the main run of units. Lastly, the new stainless steel Quooker Pro3 Flex boiling water tap finishes the kitchen aesthetic off nicely.
We created a breakfast pantry space so the small appliances and tea and coffee essentials could be hidden away. Our design included plenty of storage options throughout, with lots of drawer units for easy access to items and a large corner pull-out.
The impressive island allows for better functionality around the kitchen and now stands as the true centrepiece of the kitchen with plenty of space for seating. The use of a waterfall edge with the stone adds to the sleek and standout look of the kitchen.
The glass units are complete with LED strip lighting inside, which provide fabulous ambient light. The full-height doors in a black metal frame fit in perfectly with the Carbon colour of the kitchen.
The end result was a striking and modern family kitchen space.
We are very proud of the modern and stylish kitchen that was achieved! If you’re feeling inspired by this kitchen renovation, get in touch with our team and let’s explore some ideas on transforming your space.
