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selected | Lancashire home DESIGN Kitchen Design <strong>David</strong> John (0131 665 3461 or www.davidjohnkitchens.co.uk) Architect Christopher Rushton of Lakes Architect (01539 442224 or www.lakesarchitect.co.uk) KITCHEN Cabinetry Gloss white lacquer, <strong>David</strong> John Kitchens, as before Cabinet frame Bespoke smoked oak, <strong>David</strong> John Kitchens, as before Island Bespoke granite and Carrara marble island unit, <strong>David</strong> John Kitchens, as before Appliances Single oven, steam oven, warming drawer, induction hob, microwave and fridgefreezer, all by Gaggenau (0844 892 8988 or www.gaggenau.com); Wine storage, for similar try Liebherr (0844 412 2655 or www.liebherr.co.uk); Built-in extractor, Westin (01484 421585 or www.westin.co.uk) Sink Stainless-steel sink, Blanco (020 8450 9100 or www.blanco.co.uk) Taps Hot-water tap, Quooker (020 7923 3355 or 28 kitchens bedrooms bathrooms www.quooker.co.uk); Axor Citterio semi-pro single-lever mixer tap, Hansgrohe (01372 465655 or www.hansgrohe.co.uk) Floor Large-<strong>form</strong>at tiles, Mandarin Stone (01600 715444 or www.mandarinstone.com) Pendant lights George suspension lights, Tobias Grau (+49 410137001 or www.tobias-grau.com) Stools Tantus Stool, Indecasa (+34 938305225 or www.indecasa.es) Double doors Japanese-style oak doors, Howdens Joinery (01253 729246 or www.howdens.com) MASTER BEDROOM Bed Interlübke, Geoffrey Drayton (020 7387 5840 or www.geoffrey-drayton.co.uk) Headboard Bespoke headboard, Howdens Joinery, as before Lights Archimoon Soft table lamps either side of the bed, Flos (020 7258 0600 or www.flos.com); Santa & Cole G7 pendant lamp, Nest (0114 243 3000 or www.nest.co.uk) Left: The couple wanted a calming kitchen, free from unwanted clutter. Their solution was sliding double doors that open out to reveal a work area equipped with wine storage, microwave and ample shelving. The cupboard the area look like a chocolate box,” argues <strong>David</strong>. “We appealed their decision and after more than two years campaigning we beat the planners and moved ahead.” The bedroom takes its design direction from the rest of the house. Classic pieces punctuate the space: Eileen Grey’s iconic side table, Le Corbusier’s inspirational LC2 armchair and Philippe Starck’s Archimoon Soft lights for Flos. Newer designs are also thrown into the mix – a wallmounted fire from Gazco and a statement pendant light from Santa & Cole. Nature creeps in via solid oak floorboards and the headboard, designed by <strong>David</strong> and built by local craftsmen. The final stop on the tour of this striking home is the guest bedroom, designed to also serve as a study or second living room. “This is our Andy Warhol room,” says <strong>David</strong> (cue Warhol’s pop art print of Jackie Onasis hanging on the wall). “We opted for a suspended bed using bespoke laminated supporting beams on either side. The great thing about using the roof space is that we have effectively created two rooms in one.” Excellent use of space is demonstrated by bookshelves built into the apex of the roof and accessed via a ladder. <strong>David</strong> and Korser have since embarked on a more ambitious project in a rural spot of Majorca. “Renovating our house in Lytham was like a trial run,” says <strong>David</strong>. “We wanted to know whether it would be fun or sheer murder before we tackled a new-build. But it was great. Sure there were problems, but there is always a solution as long as you work hard enough to find it. We enjoyed the process and would encourage anyone wanting to do something similar to just embrace it.” KBB Curtains and blinds Interiors Lytham (01253 735096 or www.interiorslytham.co.uk) Chairs Le Corbusier LC2 armchair, Aram (020 7577 7557 or www.aramstore.co.uk) Side tables Eileen Grey side tables, Aram, as before Fire Wall-mounted fire, Gazco (01392 261999 or www.gazco.com) Floor Solid oak floorboards, Havwoods (01772 627000 or www.havwoods.co.uk) GUEST BEDROOM Bed Bespoke frame, Howdens Joinery, as before Chair Knoll Barcelona chair, Aram, as before Sofa B&B Italia (020 7591 8111 or www.london.bebitalia.com) Daybed Le Corbusier daybed, Aram, as before Floor Solid oak floorboards, Havwoods, as before ENSUITE BATHROOM Sanitaryware Starck freestanding bath, Starck wall-hung WC, Fogo vanity unit and washbasins, all by Duravit (0845 500 7787 or www.duravit.co.uk) is located within easy reach of the stainless-steel Blanco sink recessed into the surface of the island unit. This is teamed with Antonio Citterio’s Semi- Pro kitchen mixer for Hansgrohe and a Quooker hot-water tap Brassware Raindance Air Plate overhead shower and Axor Massaud singlelever basin mixer, all by Hansgrohe, as before Screens Glass shower screen, Worthington & Graham (01772 555679 or www.worthington andgraham.co.uk); Bespoke shower screen, Novaglaze Gardner & Newton (01484 517010 or www.n-gn.co.uk) Floor Basalt tiles, Mandarin Stone, as before Mirror Bespoke. For similar try Bespoke Mirrors (0845 226 2159 or www.bespokemirrors.com) Mirror lights Archimoon Soft lights, Flos, as before Towel rails Bamboo towel rail, House of Fraser (0845 602 1073 or www.houseoffraser.com); Plaza towel rail, Radiating Style (020 8577 9111 or www.radiatingstyle.com) Roof window Velux (01592 778225 or www.velux.co.uk) COST A similar kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom would cost in the region of £300,000