This year has been unusually tumultuous, with all the politics, Brexit and the ever tightening squeeze on our finances, the world seems to have gone mad.
The comfort of home has never felt so reassuring, being able to close the door on the chaos of the world brings us peace. It’s our little sanctuary, come all hours, all weather and all tribulations it continues to keep us safe. Our house is more than just the sum of it’s bricks; it’s a portfolio of memories, a reflection of personalities, a declaration of independence. It’s a home and it deserves the very best we can give it.
Kitchens have always been the centre of the home. Ever since people started living in caves and discovered fire have we gathered round it’s warmth sharing food and stories.
Fortunately most of us no longer live in open, draughty caves. Though some still do exist, we’re happy to report they feature all the comforts of a modern home we come to expect; even WiFi!
Still to this day the kitchen is the social hub of our homes. The ‘Dining Room’ is fast becoming redundant as the open plan interior soars in popularity. When removing walls between two rooms clients often opt to use the new space for a large island or peninsular, thus keeping the feel of two rooms whilst enjoying the space of one large kitchen and dining area. This layout works for families, social entertainers, shared housing, small spaces and large.
In traditional designs the kitchen can sometimes feel excluded from the rest of the house, working in the kitchen becomes an individual chore as opposed to being the social epicentre of our lives. Opening the space up breaks down that barrier and incorporates the kitchen into the living space. Now we are able to fully engage in family life and conversation without missing a beat. The chopping of endless vegetables for Sunday Lunch is done in no time when the family are with you, laughing and chatting around the island. Comfortable stools, drinks on tap, fun and banter have all replaced the divisive wall.