Transforming Spaces: A Stunning Design Journey in Bromley

Location: Bromley, south-east London

The Project: A new kitchen layout was needed in this formerly dark space, where the main challenge was a lack of architectural features to make the most of. The goal was to create a space that connected the kitchen to the living room and conservatory and make the most of the area, bringing in more light and opening up the layout.

Before

The existing space was dark with low ceilings and very little architecturally speaking to draw inspiration from.

multifunctional furniture, which can sometimes be tricky to balance without compromising on style.

The Design Concept

The original floorplan to the left shows the formerly small kitchen (top, centre) with the separate utility room off to the right-hand side. Also shown is part of the garage taking up valuable space.

In this new floor plan (shown left), Mia borrowed the space previously taken up by part of the garage to widen the kitchen whilst still retaining a separate, generously sized utility room in a different position.

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Material Selections

When designing this kitchen, the solution to having a lack of original features or particular points to act as a focus point was to go simple, sleek and up-to-date. “It felt like modern was the way to go. The places to be inspired for that are Japan and the Nordic countries – they’ve done this clean-lined stuff for so long, they really are the masters of it.”

In a neutral space, wooden features can add texture and interest to an otherwise seemingly plain area. These handmade oak handles on the units act as a way to lift the scheme out of any potential “flatness”.

Slim and beautifully speckled Japanese splashback tiles create a visual interest on either side of the kitchen and were handmade, eliminating any factory-produced sleek lines that could have potentially made the sleek space seem clinical or cold. 

Construction

The small wall separating the previous utility room was removed and the wall to the garage came down, leaving nearly 2mx3m for a new utility area with washer, dryer, cupboard and space to hang clothes. There was even space for a second fridge/freezer and more storage space on the other side.

The side of the kitchen that was formerly the separate utility area could now be utilised for a bank of units, providing plenty of space for storage and even a breakfast station where the coffee machine, toaster and kettle could be hidden away when not in use.

The Final Reveal

A very happy client!