When a professional couple with two young sons embarked on a full-scale home renovation, a luxury kitchen was at the forefront of their plans. With a clear vision for both aesthetics and functionality, they sought the expertise of Roundhouse Design to bring their dream kitchen to life. The goal was a highly practical yet stylish space, seamlessly integrated within a large open-plan layout. The result? A striking, contemporary kitchen from Roundhouse’s modular Studio Collection, featuring hidden storage, extra-wide ovens, and a sleek, timeless design.
Ensuring a seamless flow within the open-plan space was crucial.
“It’s a period property with a modern extension,” explains Paul Welburn, senior design consultant at Roundhouse’s Fulham showroom. “And the kitchen is open plan to the dining room with undisturbed views to the garden.”
The main challenge then was how to streamline a compact kitchen design into the open plan architecture. And accommodate the client’s appliance and kitchen storage requests at the same time.
“We decided on a compact and functional kitchen design that doesn’t take up much space,” explains Rushim Pellay, creative director at Rush Interiors. “Located on the sub ground floor (slightly lower than the ground floor) helped gain additional height. So we made the most of this by having bespoke units made to suit.”
The simple layout works brilliantly, with space even for a casual seating perch along the luxury kitchen island.
With open-plan living at the heart of the new Studio kitchen design, the owners were keen to create a calm and clutter-free ambience. Especially as they entertain on a regular basis.
“Our clients wanted a kitchen which has everything hidden away, they didn’t want anything on display, just undisturbed work tops,” adds Pellay, “so planning where everything was housed was key to this design.”
The answer is a mix of handle-free Urbo and Metro kitchen cupboards from the Studio collection. Simple, flat-fronted doors maintain the clean-lined silhouette of the luxury kitchen design. Wide drawers on the modern kitchen island boost kitchen storage ideas.
“Luckily, we had the use of a large wall which houses a run of tall units that span beyond the kitchen and run into the ‘scullery’,” explains Pellay.
Here in the back kitchen – an increasingly popular kitchen storage idea in Roundhouse projects – the designers cleverly carved out more space for extra storage, a sink and worktop appliances.
“Our clients also wanted a hot tap in a hot drinks station, which Roundhouse helped us to create at the end of the tall run.”
For those seeking more smart storage ideas, download the Studio Collection brochure here.
Cooking is a passion for the husband who loves whipping up his favourite dishes. That meant the Studio kitchen design had to function effectively as a chef’s kitchen and cater to all his cooking styles – all within a compact area.
“The family kitchen is well used for cooking and entertaining,” explains Welburn at Roundhouse, “and the clients had clear ideas of what appliances they required.”
An efficient use of space unlocked the kitchen’s cooking potential. Despite its compact footprint, the kitchen layout fits in impressive kitchen kit: a bank of sleek, built-in appliances set into the tall units at eye-level plus an extra-wide oven and flush-fitting hob on the modern kitchen island. It’s a chef’s kitchen design that’s ergonomic with everything at arm’s reach.
“One issue was extraction,” says Pellay. “With such generous ceiling heights we couldn’t have an overhead extractor, so we opted for a down draft instead.”
While sleek, handle-free doors instil a minimalist kitchen mood, it was important to create a warm, inviting space for family and friends. That’s where our Studio finishes played such a vital role.
“We had a mood board prepared for the open plan kitchen design so we knew the vibe we were after,” adds Pellay. “The clients didn’t want a flat block colour on the doors so we settled for this patina effect with metallic tones.”
A blend of earthy Grey Bronze and Textured Walnut doors is finished with composite stone worktops for an elegant yet tough surface. Antique brass handles and a bronze mirrored splashback elevate the minimalist kitchen design with luxe metallic accents.
“We wanted the kitchen design to connect with the colours of nature as the garden is in clear view with impressive, oversized sliding doors,” adds the designer. “The micro cement floor meant we could afford to have a darker tone to the kitchen with textured doors – this added some weight to a smaller kitchen.”
For those inspired by this beautifully designed kitchen, download the Roundhouse Studio Collection brochure here and explore our Studio Collection Kitchen Gallery.
If you’re considering a bespoke kitchen, book a design consultation with Roundhouse’s expert team here.
Discover more about this project on the Roundhouse website here.
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