The Beach House

The brief

This stunning bespoke kitchen is located on the first floor of a magnificent coastal property. The brief was to create a unique and practical kitchen, with the colour scheme inspired by a beautiful shell collected from the nearby shore. The clients had very specific ideas about the kitchen's functionality, so the design process was a close collaboration throughout.

The design

The design solution involved replacing a large rectangular island with a 'room-divide' peninsula, incorporating the main sink to take advantage of the breathtaking views from the fully glazed gable end.


The pièce de résistance is a small, practical island in the centre, designed for food preparation and ease of movement. This island features a unique end-grain chop block with a bespoke waste chute for added convenience.


Provisions, refrigeration, and wine cooling are all conveniently housed in a 'tall bank', which also includes a lit glazed cupboard for displaying glassware and adding a warm ambience.


Plenty of pull-out drawer storage with bespoke internal fittings ensures optimal accessibility. A gas hob with integrated downdraft extraction was installed, along with an additional small draining sink.

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The magnificent natural quartzite feature stone adorns the splashback, central island (complete with waterfall edge), and the curved under-bar on the peninsula. All elements were book-matched to highlight the stunning natural veining, making this the perfect choice to reflect the colours of the original shell that served as the design inspiration.


Hand-machined individual strips of reeded oak were incorporated as an accent, complementing the existing oak beams and staircase and providing a subtle Scandi aesthetic. Paired with a soft, fresh colour palette, and with one side of the peninsula painted to match the client's freestanding furniture, the result is a wonderfully unique, eye-catching, and cohesive design in this open-plan kitchen and living space.

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