Wealden Times | WT184 | June 2017 | Kitchen & Bathroom supplement inside

The Maker: Jones Britain
What was the brief?
The Cooper Kelly Kitchen in Crowborough stands out in the
mind as it was both challenging and different on many levels.
The strong edges and bright colours really gave the kitchen a
personality that could be felt when you entered the room.
To design an industrial inspired room that was bold, brave
but also functional. The couple had clear ideas about the
vibe that they wanted their kitchen to have, and their
experience of exotic hotels and bars around the world was
a strong influence in the ambience that they wanted to
create. There were also specific design elements to include,
for example incorporating curved units and a mixture of
working surfaces at different heights, as well as making an
existing structural pillar a feature rather than concealing it.
What was it made from/finished in?
A mixture of washed and stained oak and lacquered
matte painted doors, concrete worktop with endgrain
oak butcher’s block accent and black paper bar. The floor
was a mixture of bespoke tiles and engineered wood.
The splashback was installed in bronzed mirror.
What appliances did it incorporate?
State of the art Miele ovens side by side, downdraft
extractor, gas hob, a hidden wine cooler with touchto-open
door and an elegant stainless steel sink, fullyintegrated
dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer.
American fridge freezer that dispenses water and ice.
Were there any special requirements for the client?
Curved units were essential and a mixture of different
working surfaces at different heights were requested. The
client wanted the pillar holding half the house up to be visible
but linked in some way. The polished concrete worktops
were also poured in situ to create the desired effect.
How much would a kitchen like that cost?
As all of our projects are bespoke based on your requirements
we work within a pre-determined budget. This kitchen
came in at a budget of around £80,000-£90,000.
Jones Britain 01435 866435 jonesbritain.co.uk
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