Terracotta floor tiles were chosen to match some in existing hallway, reflecting the Edwardian heritage of the property. They provide a strong feeling of warmth in the otherwise light and neutral palette.
The floor has plumbed underfloor heating - warming the room and easy on bare feet!

This existing panelled cupboard is listed and contains the lead weights of the clock in the tower above, it had to be extensively renovated.
A new bottom door conceals waste and recycling facilities

Tongue & groove panelling was added to this wall to match the panelling on the clock weight cupboard and elsewhere in the property.
It was painted a rich taupe to unify this wall and to provide contrast for the kitchen cabinetry

The existing Bath stone walls on three sides were saved from being covered up by focusing the design in the centre of the room, allowing them to play a major role in the scheme

Permission was gained to close up the original opening for the horse-drawn fire tender. The kitchen was designed to "focus" on the new arched window

A design of just three large pieces of cabinetry was chosen to sit comfortably alongside the existing, listed, clock mechanism cupboard and stunning new arched window.

Sicilian Grey granite is light and traditional. Double bull-nose edges contribute a tactile, less obtrusive feel to the island

Undermounted ceramic sink with simple monobloc tap; timeless elegance - minimizes clutter of drainers on the island

Oak worktop on the drawer cabinet provides warmth and contrast in classic Arts & Crafts period material

Oak butcher's block matches worktop on drawer cabinet - forms simple family breakfast bar

The island is panelled to match the main wall, hand-painted in contrasting cream

Rounded corners soften the look and feel of such large pieces of furniture

Simple modern brushed steel D-handles add timeless style

The deep drawers have modern soft-close mechanisms

Skirting, rather than a recessed plinth, adds feeling of solidity and permanence - grounding the furniture in the room

A handy pop-up socket brings power to the island - vital for charging the laptop...or blending soup!

The back of the island now has stools for a guest-friendly breakfast bar

These bracketless, shelves were made to enhance the all-important view from the dining room. LED lighting completes a stunning look

The large cabinet was designed to contain all the modern kitchen conveniences; oven, coffee-maker, fridge-freezer, pull-out larder and wine storage

The top glass compartments were designed to link the cabinet with the leaded glass on the new arched window - and to draw the eye upwards

Eight LED uplights around the floor highlight the solid lines of the cabinets and the beauty of the Bath-stone walls

Dimmable halogen downlights illuminate the workspace and highlight the warmth of the Bath-stone walls

This new opening provides access from the property, via the dining room

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