Kitchen Design Think Tank

Exuding an age old quality that has transcended the generations since the beginning of time this island looks as though it could be loaded up, two by two with animals galore and set sail into a flood of biblical proportions.   This is a timeless design that sits fantastically well within bland but expansive surroundings, adding warmth and texture to the architectural space. But this ark has been supercharged with an industrial style extraction system, and a tap that is powerful enough on the style front and creates enough water transfer, to make sure that this baby doesn’t go down, no matter what size the squall! This design represents a great mix of traditional safety and contemporary minimalism.   Looks great and The Mogul approves!

The kitchen is an inspiring room that can provoke feelings of security and safety.   It can be a personal space where memories have been made and intimate conversations have taken place with relatives and friends.   This can be felt even more strongly at different times of the year and especially during the Christmas holiday season.    The smells and atmosphere of a Christmas dinner can be subconsciously carried by people for years, enhancing the connection with the kitchen and the family members that used it. Kitchen designers have to shoulder a big responsibility as their creations will become the stage set for personal dramas and reflections over many years, helping to encourage a “Sense of Place”! The Mogul believes that any design, whether it is a super contemporary European special or something a little more traditional, needs human interaction to make the design complete!  

This kitchen by Steve Morey was voted the best looking kitchen in 2008 by the New York Architectural Digest.   It is a very impressive architectural space and the kitchen does step up to the mark.   The Mogul absolutely loves the size of the island which gives the kitchen a real presence and matches the scaling of the space.   The thing that really makes this kitchen different though is the dry built stone wall which is framed by a smooth arch!   This feature works brilliantly with the down lighting!