The Brief
The house had great bones: vaulted ceilings and exposed beams – but the layout felt disjointed. The client didn’t want a sterile showroom, they wanted a space that felt eclectic, soft, and welcoming: A home with a heartbeat.
The Etruscan Statement
In a room dominated by heavy timber beams, you can’t be shy. We designed a hand-painted canopy with fluted detailing inspired by Etruscan architecture. Underneath, we installed a backlit stone splashback. It glows with gold and soft blue veins, changing the mood of the room instantly when the sun goes down. It’s effective, atmospheric, and very cool.
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The Details
We used Van Cronenburg antique brass handles again. They are the finishing touch in the design – heavy, tactile, and they only look better with age.
Designed for the Sunday Roast
This kitchen isn’t just for show. Centred around a wide Fisher & Paykel range, we built custom pull-outs for oils and chopping boards. It means you can cook a roast for the whole extended family while being gentle on the worktops.
The Finished Kitchen
This kitchen is a great example of flow and efficiency. Whether it’s grandchildren making a mess at the island or a quiet coffee by the brick wall, it handles the chaos of family life with ease. See more of our bespoke kitchens.
Questions About This Kitchen
To deliver a curated, welcoming feel, we paired warm Cornsilk Oak cabinetry with contrasting Off-Black beams and dressers. This mix of light timber and bold, historic accents creates a grounded, lived-in space that feels like the true heart of the home.
To achieve this look, we paired van Cronenburg antique brass hardware with Etruscan-inspired silhouettes. These metallic elements, including a matching Quooker tap, offer a rich patina that contrasts beautifully with the Silestone work surfaces—blending old-world charm with modern utility.
The cooking area was designed to feel integrated and calm. We chose a Fisher & Paykel dual-fuel cooker for its blend of professional performance and sleek design and housed it beneath a clean, All White canopy. This minimalist approach to the extraction area allows the natural grain of the timber and the architectural black beams to remain the focus, ensuring the high-tech appliances don’t overwhelm the kitchen’s soft, domestic feel.
