form - David Heeley

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DESIGN
Kitchen Design David 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,
David John Kitchens, as before
Cabinet frame Bespoke
smoked oak, David John
Kitchens, as before
Island Bespoke granite and
Carrara marble island unit,
David 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-format 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 David. “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 David 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 David (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.
David 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 David. “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