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We have some family living in Scotland and our daughter visited Balmoral with her cousins this summer while I was in Japan. It was the last day ever that the public could visit Balmoral while the Queen was the Monarch because it closed the following day for her summer vacation and of course she was there from then until now.
We want to share with you the stories behind our kitchens, not just pretty photographs (although we will continue with these too!).
This kitchen is tale of two halves; one a striking blue and opposite a serene white elevation, brought together by a peaceful marble-esque ‘Lyra’ work surface by @silestonebycosentino.
We would like to share a great review received from our clients in Eltham.
We are starting this week with a bang & a pop of colour.
The wonderfully curated home of our fashion conscious client is interesting in every way. Each object has been sourced from vintage or antique shops, including the kitchen handles which are original 60s pieces.
Today our focus is on storage! Don’t you just love how much storage is created with a tall bank of cabinets?
This minimal scheme was designed for a first time buyer and would-be architect, which shows with its clean lines and sleek styling.
Here they are, the professional photographs we’ve been looking forward to sharing. This kitchen is very photogenic and seemed to look great from every angle, thanks to a great building work by @bumble.d3
Yesterday we photographed a stunning kitchen in a unique space, and were so pleased to receive this review from our Client.
One of our all time favourite projects, the beauty of this installation lies in the material choice and balance.
We’re kickstarting our day by sharing this stunning pocket door cabinet, because who doesn’t like some glamorous storage?!
You wouldn't think it now but this room presented challenges when designing. Our client desired an island to cook at, taking advantage of the light from these beautiful windows.
We are so pleased to share this striking install. Our brightest yet, we just love the combination and character.
To celebrate Valentine’s Day we are sharing with you our gorgeous soft pink bar cabinet - perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating with a loved one or practising self love 💕
Today we are sharing #storagesolutions with you, one of the most talked about aspects of any kitchen.
We are pleased to share this fresh and airy #kitchendesign to brighten up your #humpday
Storage is one of the most important and discussed items in any kitchen design.
This serene shot of our #handpainted #shakerkitchen is actually quite deceptive…
We just love the dining area of the eclectic kitchen from our previous post. There is something about this mix of old and new that creates such warmth; the vintage chairs contrasting against the modern #microcement wall covering or the #ochre armchairs against the grey wall colour, to us the balance is perfect ⚖️.
I hope the Queen rests in peace and reunites with her beloved Prince Philip in heaven.
Storage and preparation space are the key elements to a Kitchen Bee kitchen as functionality is at the heart of everything we do.
We love this kitchen as it has a calm exterior whilst behind the scenes it is working very hard to give our Client an easy life; a place for everything = a space that's easy to keep tidy.
Please contact us to discuss your storage needs 😊
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We used a shaker, framed door to give a classic nod but left all other detailing simple to give a true ‘modern classic’ feel.
We were lucky with this project and had a lovely space to work with, allowing us to have a large American fridge / freezer, range cooker and the central peninsular houses a double Belfast sink. Both a breakfast cabinet with microwave and a larder pantry cabinet were incorporated into the design.
Our stunning handmade kitchens are made from Oak veneer, with solid Oak internal drawers and accessories. Being custom made we can build the furniture to fit your exact space and ceiling height.
Beautiful, don’t you think?
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➡️ SWIPE for some initial photographs, we are looking forward to sharing the professional photos by @annastathakiphoto
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One of our smaller and more unusual projects, it has a place firmly in our hearts.
We hugely maximised the storage and worksurface within the kitchen, changing the shape from a simple L shape to a U shape and fitted in a washing machine, integrated bin and dishwasher - much to our Client's delight.
The deep yellow 'Jarosite' kitchen colour was chosen to suit the wall colour and tiles our Client had already picked out. We matched this with paired back black handles and worksurface to let the bright colours shine. A touch of glamour was added with a gold sink and tap though!
This design perfectly suits our Client's warm personality and interesting lifestyle and we love the end result.
Does your kitchen need more personality? Get in touch to discuss your project - mioko@kitchenbeedesign.com
📸 by @annastathakiphoto
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The kitchen was designed around the Victorian era of the property; shaker style and original quarry tiles for the floor. The detailing inspiration was taken from the artwork - ‘Nighthawks’ by Edward Hopper, from which the lacquer colour was chosen ‘Invisible Green’ by @littlegreenepaintcompany
The layout is an usual design due to the tricky space & the client wanting to include tall cabinets. A difficult corner was overcome by the cabinet being left open, an unusual choice but this allowed our client to add interest and texture with antique baskets.
Do you have a tricky space or part of your kitchen you need help with? We’d love to discuss with you - mioko@kitchenbeedesign.com
📸 by @annastathakiphoto
#cutekitchen #smallbutperfectlyformed #startwiththeart #greenkitchen #vintagekitchen #antiquekitchen #quarrytiles #vintagehandles #exposedbrick #kitchendesign #kitcheninspo #londonkitchen #londonhomes #
Central in this run is a pocket door cabinet, providing practical and stylish worksurface area for countertop appliances - but that can be shut away after breakfast time.
To the left we have two storage larders, which as you can see are being filled to the maximum for this busy family - perfect for all of your dry goods, tins & oils. Individual drawers take a lot of weight and also make organising easier ☑️
Finally on the right hand side we have full height integrated spectate fridge and freezer - no more running out of fridge space at Christmas!
The finish of the cabinets is a beautiful ’Cemento Basalt’, a dark and moody surface that gives some texture and stops fingers prints showing on the dark surfaces ☑️
We’d love to hear about your storage needs - get in touch to discuss your kitchen design… mioko@kitchenbeedesign.com
📸 by @annastathakiphoto
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The main feature is a custom veneer extractor housing and full width open shelf, which gives impact and asymmetric interest to an otherwise understated design.
The material palette is paired back; graphite and off white lacquer for the furniture and small black elements brought in on the sink, taps and appliances.
Small but perfectly formed, don't you think?
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During the design process we tried out different options for the main back wall; some symmetric and some asymmetric. We finalised the symmetrical design as it sat so well within this unique space, and also maximised storage. The reduced depth units mean the kitchen sits gently between the architectural features and also provide handy larder storage.
We relocated the kitchen from another part of the property - who wouldn’t want to look out on that view whilst cooking?!
What’s your favourite part of this room?
📸 by @annastathakiphoto
👷build by @bumble.d3
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We worked together to hone their ideas, making the fridge integrated and adding a pocket door cabinet. The lacquer colour ‘Ambleside’ by @littlegreenepaintcompany works perfectly to bring in the garden through the huge glazed doors.
➡️ SWIPE for some initial photographs, we are looking forward to sharing the professional photos by @annastathakiphoto
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Designed for art collectors, we purposefully left space above the tall cabinets and had only a shelf above the sink, to allow for artwork to be displayed and keep the feeling of space within the room.
The kitchen leads onto an open plan dining and living plan area, so to keep the furniture looking as sleek as possible we hid the ovens behind pocket doors and created a hidden coffee station.
The material palette of grey stained Oak veneer and stainless steel metallic lacquer bring interest and warmth whilst still feeling modern and soft.
📸 by @annastathakiphoto
#kitchenbeedesign #kitchendesign #kitcheninspo #kitchenisland #openplankitchen #winecooler #kitchenartwork #kitchenshelf #oakkitchen #breakfastbar #hiddenovens #coffeecorner
The Natural Elm veneer doors fold away into side pockets and so do not block circulation in the kitchen. The colour brings softness with a hint of pink, and contrasts against the internal crisp white lacquer.
Our Client wanted something special for the splashback so we sourced unique Copper sheet that will tarnish & change with use.
Not only beautiful inside & out, this pocket door cabinet is truly practical with in built spice storage, pan drawers & internal sockets for appliances.
How would you style your dream pantry? Contact us to chat through your ideas…
📸 by @annastathakiphoto
#kitchendesign #kitcheninspo #kitchendesignideas #kitchenstorage #kitchenpantry #pocketdoorcabinet #londonhomes #londonkitchen #kitchenshelves #spicedrawer #coppersplashback #kitchenbeedesign
As the space was a little tight we tailored our process, marking out with masking tape on their floor where the island could sit, defining the island physically instead of on plan.
Wanting to bridge the gap between a modern kitchen and their property's period features, we addressed this with the material choice. The smooth lacquer door finish contrasts against the original sanded pine floor and the natural granite surfaces with a tiled splashback is a more classic approach.
As we all know, storage is key in any kitchen & the last minute addition of the reduced depth corner cabinet resulted in a highly useful pantry storage that our client loves.
Get in contact to discuss your kitchen project & storage ideas...
mioko@kitchenbeedesign.com
📸 by @annastathakiphoto
#kitchendesign #kitcheninspo #kitchenisland #bluekitchen #londonkitchendesign #contemporarykitchen #kitchendesigns #kitchenideas #londonhomes #furnituredesign #kitchengoals
We used every inch of space within this apartment to maximise storage and utilise space, fitting in a @fisherpaykel dishwasher & integrated washing machine.
The gorgeous yellow is @craigandrosepaints ‘Jarosite’ and is hiding powder blue carcasses behind the fronts.
It is definitely brightening our mood and getting us ready for sunnier weather 😎
#kitchendesign #kitcheninspo #apartmenttherapy #brightinteriors #londonhomes #yellowkitchen #shakerkitchen #sunnyhome
This custom bar cabinet complements and contrasts the rest of the green kitchen, and is softer as you enter the room.
Cocktail, anyone? 🍸
🛋 Interior design by @honeybeeinteriors
📷 by @annastathakiphoto
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The inside of your kitchen is just important as the outside and we tailor this to your design.
➡️ Swipe to see different options:
1. Solid Oak cutlery tray & wicker basket vegetable storage.
2. Solid Oak internal dovetail drawers with custom designed separators.
3. Black @blum_uk #Legrabox drawers with #ambialine internal separators.
4. Orion Grey @blum_uk #legrabox internal drawer.
Which would you choose for your new kitchen?
📷: by @annastathakiphoto
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We love the balance of crisp cleanliness and warmth and personality. Our client wanted a #minimal palette, #stainlesssteel appliances and pops of colour.
The carefully placed art work connects the kitchen and dining areas, adding the interest this muted palette needed.
Do you like a pop of colour?
📷 by @annastathakiphoto
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We love how these images show the versatility of tall wall unit storage, here we made the units less deep so ideal for smaller items such as oils and spices just next to the main cooking zone.
Customising units in width, depth and height allows us to make use of your kitchen in unique ways, designed just for you.
Get in contact to discuss your storage and kitchen ideas…
mioko@kitchenbeedesign.com
➡️ Swipe to see storage reveal.
📷 by @annastathakiphoto
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Swipe across to see a tale of two halves; our client wanted the kitchen area under the roof light to be light, airy and ‘separate’ from the kitchen.
The main kitchen is the beautiful ‘Stiffkey Blue’ by @farrowandball which is contrasted with luxurious solid Oak internal storage.
Which side is your favourite?
📷 by @annastathakiphoto
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👏 well done to all involved, @quirkyinteriorscouk @studio_segrue
Balance is key to all designs, and to most things in life in our opinion.
Follow the link in bio to see how we use neat design, natural materials and character to bring balance to our projects.
📷 by @annastathakiphoto
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Start planning your dream kitchen
Once you’ve made the decision to invest in a new kitchen, it can be difficult to know where to start. But don’t worry, as there are plenty of steps that we can guide you through before we meet up to discuss ideas and inspiration. Taking a look at what the current...