Undertaking a complete refurbishment of their charming Edinburgh townhouse, the owners looked to create a kitchen to match its grand bones. Built in 1870 in the Free Renaissance style, the house is located on a classical crescent with a distinctly decorative look - both inside and out. Several rooms were combined to create an impressive kitchen space, and the original stucco ceiling, ornate cornicing and a floor-to-ceiling bay window were carefully retained, providing the perfect starting point for an impactful yet functional kitchen packed with personality and style.
Highly acclaimed for superior craftsmanship and attention to detail, Martin Moore was chosen to bring their colourful vision to life. New Deco cabinetry, featuring elegant panelling and pleasing symmetry, was a perfect match for the grand Victorian architecture. The bespoke cabinetry was built with extra height to meet the impressive elevations of the room; painted in Martin Moore’s ‘Chalk Blue’, it stands boldly against a dark and earthy jungle-themed wallpaper from Cole & Son, producing a space that is striking and unique.
As keen cooks, it was important to the owners that the kitchen was well-equipped and a comfortable space for cooking, eating and entertaining. Ample storage provides space for ingredients and cooking equipment, with the upper cabinets accessible by a sliding library ladder. State-of-the-art Gaggenau appliances, a generous drinks fridge and a convenient triangular cooking zone makes this kitchen as user-friendly as it is eye-catching.
Clever design details elevate the kitchen, and every element was considered to make the space feel as spacious and bright as possible. A mirrored splashback and glass-fronted cabinets help to reflect light around the room, and linear New Deco handles add a stylish, contemporary twist. Sleek brass finishes are used throughout for a touch of warmth, with further design flair and an element of luxury introduced through the island’s polished Bianco Eclipsia granite worktop.
A bespoke laundry room, located in the basement, provides the household with facilities to tackle chores. The space contains copious amounts of storage and surface space, as well as a sink, to make washing, cleaning and drying as stress-free and easy as possible. By using a clever colour combination, the room feels bright and spacious despite the lack of natural light. A wooden drying rack and a clothes rail are functional but add a dash of rustic charm.
