KITCHENS - CASE STUDY ALL-TIME CLASSIC

Careful layering and a reliance on quality materials has resulted in a scheme that's built to last

- Words Miriam Methuen-Jones

“This project was inspired by the traditional joinery of great houses throughout the UK which celebrate Georgian form and function,” says designer Louise Delaney, who led this kitchen renovation for Cameron Interiors. The owners are largely based in London and have a home in Edinburgh’s New Town, which is where you'll find this kitchen. “The brief was to design a classic ‘below-stairs’ kitchen, living space and utility with quiet elegance. Fundamentally, the clients were looking to create a comfortable home to live in, surrounded by beautiful furniture and accessories collected over time.”

With a grand but unfussy brief like this, quality materials were prioritised at every step. The worktop and back panel surrounding the hob are bespoke stainless steel and the island worktop is honed marble, selected for its vibrant vein. “Stainless steel is equally functional and beautiful in this hard-working area,” says Louise. “The steel of the Gaggenau gas cooktop integrates seamlessly, appearing as though formed as one.”