Beach house appeal has a modern twist

Designed by Laura Ellis, Matisse

From the designer:

The owners wanted a contemporary European Style ultra-functional kitchen for a sophisticated beach house with clean, angular architectural lines and neutral colours that reflect the beach landscape.

·      Contrast of stainless steel doors, tops and plinths with Fume Chestnut wood veneer finish

·      To have hanging/suspended shelves above the island to complement the slope of the high pitched ceiling. This proved to be the biggest installation challenge. A flat section had to be built on the sloping ceiling to hold the weight of the double solid stainless steel hanging shelves with

·      built-in touch LED lighting and utensil holder bars

·      The island, with deep drawers and hidden internal cutlery drawers, to be a feature of the kitchen

·      To have sleek Integrated handles – chosen from the Arclinea Convivium range

·      To give a modern Italian/European feel, look and style to the beach house

·      Open plan with a good flow to a walk through side scullery with second sink

·      Kitchen cabinetry to frame the back window

·      Two large pantries in the main kitchen with Blum pull out drawers

·      Streamlined and integrated appliances

·      Flush induction cooktop and downdraft ventilation with pop up plug

·      Integrated dishwasher and bin

·      Large oven and steam oven

·      Full fridge and full freezer plus a Beer and Wine fridge

·      Stainless steel sink welded into the 120cm thick, chunky island worktop

·      LED strip lighting

Story by: Trendsideas

Photography by: Mark Scowen Photography