Dalkey, Co. Dublin

Dalkey Family Home

Discover the transformation of this Dalkey Family Home, with an open-plan kitchen designed for entertaining. Equipped with a professional Lacanche range, Gaggenau appliances, and a 100-bottle wine conditioner, the space transitions effortlessly from daily life to hosting. While a classic glazed dresser and bespoke worktop bar elevate the kitchen's social dynamic, the coordinating utility and boot rooms extend this blend of luxury and functionality throughout the home.

The Project

Location

Dalkey, Co. Dublin

Rooms

Kitchen, home bar, utility and boot room

Style

Open-plan entertaining

Materials

Lacanche range, Gaggenau appliances, glazed dresser, stained oak bar interior, Miele utility appliances

Signature Detail

A worktop bar with twin doors that fold back against the cabinetry

Investment

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The Brief

This project began by merging two cramped rooms into one beautiful open-plan space. The goal? A luxury kitchen designed to handle dining for ten with ease.

Kitchen featuring a professional Lacanche range cooker set beneath a panelled canopy with brass cabinet handles
Kitchen island with shaker-style cabinetry, brass handles and tap, and a stone worktop with inset sink

The Kitchen

To effortlessly support large-scale entertaining, the kitchen features a professional Lacanche range, a full suite of Gaggenau appliances and a 100-bottle wine conditioner, ensuring the open-plan room is perfectly equipped for any occasion.

Open-plan kitchen island with bar stools, brass fittings, glass wine conditioner and tall built-in storage cabinets

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The Bar and Dresser

A classic glazed dresser beautifully showcases fine glassware, while a spectacular worktop bar serves as a dedicated drinks station. Hung on exposed brass butt hinges, the bar’s Shaker-style twin doors fold completely back against the cabinetry to keep the main workspace clear. Inside, a warm stained oak interior is enhanced by integrated LED lighting, custom glass racks, and a mirrored back panel—transforming the room from a practical culinary workspace into an elegant setting for entertaining.

Glazed dresser with open doors displaying glassware, wine bottles and a decorative sculpture on glass shelves
Open Shaker-style twin doors reveal a stained oak interior with glass racks, spirit bottles and under-shelf lighting

The Utility Room

We treated this space with the same architectural respect as the main kitchen, ensuring the workhorse of the home feels like a natural extension of the living space. The ‘Country Clean’ aesthetic uses creamy white shaker cabinetry and durable worktops to manage daily tasks with ease. With integrated Miele appliances and traditional corbel shelving, it is a high-performance zone where utility and style are perfectly balanced.

Utility room with fitted cabinetry, open shelving, a sink and integrated washer and dryer appliances

The Boot Room

Boot rooms often end up as a dumping ground. The goal here was to stop that happening. We used a bespoke corner configuration to blend tall storage with a practical window seat. On the left, floor-to-ceiling cupboards tuck bulky coats and muddy wellies away. The seat is the perfect spot to perch while you put on your boots. We wanted a hardworking mudroom that handles the mess but looks refined enough to greet guests – it needed to be tough, but it had to be elegant.

Bespoke fitted wardrobes with brass handles surround a window seat and matching chest of drawers

Questions About This Project

We merged two cramped rooms into one open-plan space, designed to handle dining for ten.

A professional Lacanche range, a full suite of Gaggenau appliances and a 100-bottle wine conditioner.

A worktop bar and glazed dresser in the kitchen, a ‘Country Clean’ utility with Miele appliances, and a boot room with tall storage and a window seat.

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