Efficient and practical kitchen, tailored for a skilled chef, showcases vibrant, appealing design aesthetics.
Chilling Out in Heartland: A Kitchen MakeoverFrom the rolling Welsh countryside to the warm and inviting heart of the home, here's how to achieve an industrial farmhouse kitchen designed for both cooking and relaxing.
Kitchen designer Nicholas Sykes, founder of Irving Sykes, took on the challenge of renovating chef Crispin Chetwynd's kitchen. The kitchen needed to be practical, yet feel like an extension of the breathtaking landscape beyond.
Drawing Inspiration from Nature
The scenic Welsh hilltops served as the catalyst for this farmhouse kitchen design. Crispin wanted his new kitchen to celebrate the beauty of the surrounding area, with the back door opening to a lush garden and endless hills.
To create harmony with nature, Sykes incorporated ash wood elements wherever possible. This locally sourced wood could be found in the garden, making it a fitting choice for the kitchen.Whether it's the worktops, open shelving, or plate racks, the ash elements tie the kitchen together.
Practicality Meets Aesthetics
With Crispin being a professional chef himself, it was essential to maintain the same practicality found in a professional kitchen. Open shelves displaying frequently used items, copper hanging rails, and ash crates for storing vegetables ensured a functional yet stylish kitchen layout. Ash plate racks offer unique kitchen wall decor, storage, and a convenient way to dry plates.
Embrace the Industrial
The industrial vibe paid homage to the house's history while serving the practical side of the kitchen. Exposing copper pipes and creating copper pipe shelving and taps added an industrial touch, complementing the ash wood and stone accents.
A Savory Color Scheme
Playing off the warmth of the wood, pink plaster walls, and the copper pipes, Squid Ink cabinetry grounded the room, offering a unique color that shifting hues throughout the day.
To get the look, try Paint & Paper Library's Squid Ink paint for your kitchen cabinets and Farrow & Ball's Setting Plaster at B&Q on your walls.
While this kitchen may have been designed for a professional chef, its warm and inviting atmosphere makes it perfect for anyone ready to create a heart of their home that brings sumptuous flavors and enduring charm right to their tableside.
Plant some houseplants near the open back door of your home-and-garden, allowing them to improve the lifestyle connection between your kitchen and the lush, surrounding landscape. To continue the industrial farmhouse aesthetic in your home-and-garden, consider adding copper pipe shelving, reminiscent of the pipes exposed in Crispin Chetwynd's kitchen, as a stylish and practical home-and-garden accent.
