A beautiful, light-filled family kitchen in Dublin, where a busy family's needs pair with traditional architecture. Centred around an iconic Aga with classic mantel details and featuring a bespoke walk-in pantry, this elegant layout effortlessly handles daily family demands while remaining the calmest, most serene room in the house.

The Project

Location

Dublin

Rooms

Kitchen and walk-in pantry

Style

Calm family kitchen around an Aga

Materials

Greige and off-white cabinetry, Aga, tongue-and-groove panelled pantry

Signature Detail

A substantial bespoke canopy over the Aga

Investment

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The Brief

A busy family needs a kitchen that can handle daily demands while remaining serene. Our clients wanted a serious cooking space with generous storage, without the room feeling cluttered or heavy.

Kitchen island with pendant lights facing an Aga set beneath a classic panelled mantel surround
Kitchen island with sink, pendant lights above, and painted cabinetry with built-in display shelving beyond

The Anchor

The kitchen is designed entirely around its true anchor: the iconic Aga. To give it the respect it deserves, we built a substantial bespoke canopy above it. It creates a strong architectural focal point, but by keeping the palette in soft “greige” and off-white, the entire feature feels calm and beautifully balanced.

Light-filled kitchen with a central island, bar stools and pendant lights, featuring the iconic Aga with classic mantel detailing

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Walk-In Pantry

The unique layout allowed us to carve out a bespoke Walk-In Pantry. Inside it’s a true storage haven. With feature lighting, it looks amazing, but its real job is to accommodate the daily clutter. It keeps the essentials within touching distance but off the main worktops.

Glazed pantry door with multi-pane glass panels beside open display shelving holding ornaments and plants
Glazed door opens into a bespoke walk-in pantry with open shelving holding crockery, plants and ornaments

The Details

Rather than tucking the pantry away, we turned a practical storage requirement into a striking design statement. The entrance is transformed into a charming focal point, featuring a glazed door flanked by cosy, illuminated niches. Inside, the craftsmanship continues with timeless tongue-and-groove panelling and open shelves supported by a series of classic, curved corbel brackets. Designed for effortless access, the space beautifully accommodates everyday bowls and heavy jars, ensuring everything is kept organised and immediately within reach.

Open painted shelves holding patterned bowls, fresh herbs and a kitchen scale above drawers with simple knobs
Open shelving above pantry cupboards displays terracotta bowls, ceramic dishes, a herb plant and a vintage red scale

Questions About This Kitchen

The Aga, under a substantial bespoke canopy. The soft greige and off-white palette keeps it calm and balanced.

A bespoke walk-in pantry takes the daily clutter, keeping the essentials close but off the main worktops.

A glazed door flanked by illuminated niches, tongue-and-groove panelling inside and open shelves on curved corbel brackets.

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