RUSTIC REIMAGINED
Rustic sustainable timber is being taken in a new direction: less boho farmhouse, more high-end chic. In this Norfolk barn conversion, reclaimed sun-dried fir and satin-treated steel form a sophisticated pairing on Italian cabinetry. ‘The combination of rough, natural wood textures with soft pink marble and sleek metal creates a smart visual link between old and new,’ says Andrew Hamilton Barr, managing director, Espresso Design. Bespoke kitchen, from £45,000, Espresso Design. Project, Studio 29 Architects.
SELECTING SURFACES THAT MAKE A KITCHEN SING
FOCUS ON FLOORING
Choose kitchen flooring as early as possible in the design process, says Grazzie Wilson, head of creative, Ca’ Pietra. ‘The thickness of limestone is different from porcelain or engineered wood, for example, so your builder will need your decision in plenty of time…
