The Dollis Hill Kitchen

Affectionately called the ‘Berry Project’ by interior designers Born & Bred Studio, this Edwardian house is a celebration of harmonising hues, rich dusky pinks and beautiful materials. Explaining how they reconfigured the ground floor, whilst ‘respecting the Edwardian architectural foundation’ Born & Bred say ‘this project required a complete shift in how the house would be used by a growing family of four. Spatial planning was key. We carved out a utility room, a WC, and moved the kitchen to the centre of the downstairs layout’.

This clever design means the kitchen bridges all ground floor rooms, whilst separating them too. Each space has its own identity, this is not typical open plan living, yet there is an unobstructed, dynamic flow between rooms. The layout enables parents to keep an eye on crafting children whilst they prep meals; activities can be moved between areas, there is a flexibility that is so handy for life with little people, but the rooms will also naturally evolve in their usage over the years.

Born and Bred explain the ‘family had their heart set on a Pluck kitchen’, so we were delighted to be involved at an early stage on this project, meaning we could work closely with the team and our clients as construction of the kitchen took shape. There is a lot of storage nestled here, working seamlessly with the contours of the room and the views across the ground floor.

Our design includes two tone cabinetry in Raspberry and Linen from our Eco Colours, ‘the muted beige and deep burgundy tones in the kitchen strike the perfect mix of fun and personality while ensuring the longevity that’s crucial in a new kitchen investment.’⁠ say Born & Bred.

It’s worth noting the dining table here, a generously sized nook with banquette seating means eating can be done with lots of natural light, enjoying the garden views whilst grazing…bliss!!