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When the idea for this new build open plan home in Ingatestone, Essex was conceived, it was done so with it being a forever home in mind. And the best thing about a self-build project? No compromise. After living in an older much darker property, the clients’ natural focus for this new project was an open plan space that felt light and airy. Our brief was to create an inviting space for family and friends to come and go as they pleased so with this in mind, the kitchen had to be carefully zoned to make full use of the available space whilst providing an entertaining area for multiple guests.

As you walk through the open plan dining/ living area towards the main kitchen, your eye is instantly drawn to the tall run of painted Nickleby cabinetry behind the island. Designed with entertaining for multiple guests in mind this kitchen includes top spec Miele appliances which are easy to use and renowned for their precision. On the far left of the run is a breakfast cupboard that conceals a built-in Miele bean-to-cup coffee machine and additional shelving for cups, tea, sugar and jars etc with worktop space beneath to prepare hot drinks. Located in the centre of the run is a Miele combi-steam oven, a Miele sous vide drawer below and a Miele single pyrolytic main oven providing the perfect combination of cooking appliances for entertaining. Ample cupboard space both above and beneath the cooking appliances provides essential storage for pots, pans and trays. Concealed at the end of the run closest to the pantry is an integrated Gaggenau French door fridge freezer.

The island is used as the main food prep area with the Miele induction hob positioned here which features built in down draft extraction which removes unwanted odours as soon as they leave the pan. Beneath the hob to the left-hand side is a Miele gourmet warming drawer which, due to its larger capacity, is ideal when cooking for multiple guests holding more crockery and larger tableware when needed. Beneath the counter to the right of the hob is a knife drawer with an integrated pull out bin below for ease of use. On the far side of the island is seating for guests to sit and enjoy a glass of wine and talk to the host whilst dinner is being prepared.

The main sink run looks out across the beautifully landscaped garden and countryside beyond. In the centre of the run is a large Kohler deerfield sink, Perrin & Rowe Athenian tap with rinse, and a Zip Arc hydrotap. Below the worktop to the right of the sink is a Miele dishwasher ideally positioned so dirty dishes can be cleared away quickly and is close to the food prep area. Under the counter at the end of the run is a CDA wine cooler, perfectly positioned close to the island so that wine can be served to guests without getting in the way of the host cooking at the island.

The classic contemporary design of this project lends itself perfectly to the overall look and feel of this home. The soft colour palette of Tailored Grey on the perimeter cabinetry, boot room and utility and Farthing II on the island, along with polished nickel hardware works so well in this space and particularly well with the natural Burford limestone etched flooring.

Classic Contemporary Kitchen, Ingatestone, Essex

This classic contemporary open plan kitchen feels light and airy. Nickleby cabinetry has been used throughout and the kitchen, which has been carefully zoned to make use of all available space. The island is used as the main food prep area with a place for guests to perch on one side and the host to prepare dinner on the other. Opposite the island is a run of tall cabinetry that features Miele cooking appliances and to the left of the kitchen is a sink run.

The classic contemporary design of this project lends itself perfectly to the overall look and feel of this home. The soft colour palette of H|M Tailored Grey on the perimeter cabinetry and H|M Farthing II on the island, along with polished nickel hardware works so well in this space.

A breakfast cupboard finished in H|M paint colour Tailored Grey (an exclusive paint colour to Humphrey Munson by Mylands), opens to reveal a built-in Miele bean-to-cup coffee machine and additional shelving for cups, tea, sugar and jars etc with worktop space beneath to prepare hot drinks.

This countertop breakfast cupboard has a built-in Miele bean-to-cup coffee machine and additional shelving for cups, tea, sugar and jars etc with worktop space beneath to prepare hot drinks and store away small everyday appliances like a Dualit toaster.

A countertop breakfast cupboard interior finished in H|M Berkeley oak which works in perfect contrast with the light H|M Tailored grey paint colour made exclusively for Humphrey Munson by Mylands.

A knife drawer insert finished in Humphrey Munson’s bespoke Berkeley Oak keeps knives in one place and is located above a bin which is essential for keen cooks.

This Nickleby kitchen has a soft colour palette of H|M Tailored Grey on the perimeter cabinetry, boot room and utility and Farthing II on the island, along with polished nickel hardware works so well in this space.

This island is used as the main food prep area with the a Miele induction hob which features built in down draft extraction to help remove unwanted odours as soon as they leave the pan. Behind the island is a run of cabinetry with a Miele combi-steam oven, a Miele sous vide drawer below and a Miele single pyrolytic main oven providing the perfect combination of cooking appliances for entertaining.

A Miele combi-steam oven and Miele sous vide drawer below provide the perfect combination of cooking appliances for entertaining in this kitchen whether it be a low-key dinner for family or cooking for multiple guests at the weekends.

This side of the island in this kitchen is used for food prep with a Miele induction hob which features built in down draft extraction, helping to remove odours as they leave the pan. A walk in pantry is located at the end of the island – perfect for storing away dried food and tableware close to the kitchen. On the far side of the island is seating for guests to sit and enjoy a glass of wine and talk to the host whilst dinner is being prepared.

Concealed behind a glazed Georgian door this walk in pantry has the perfect mix of open storage. Artisan shelves are used to store jars of dried food whilst the countertop below is a great spot for food prep. Beneath the worktop is deep open shelving ideal for storing away hampers and baskets.

With a mix of open storage to suit all needs this is walk in pantry perfection. Artisan shelves are used to store jars of dried food whilst the countertop below is a great spot for food prep. Beneath the worktop is deep open shelving ideal for storing away hampers and baskets.

This main sink run looks out across the beautifully landscaped garden. In the centre of the run is a large Kohler deerfield sink, Perrin & Rowe Athenian tap with rinse, and a Zip Arc hydrotap finished in polished nickel. Below the worktop to the right of the sink is a Miele dishwasher so dirty dishes can be cleared away quickly whilst remaining close to the food prep area.

Under the counter at the end of a scullery run is this CDA wine cooler, perfectly positioned close to the island so that wine can be served to guests without getting in the way of the host cooking at the island.

This utility room cabinetry has been finished in H|M paint colour Tailored Grey. At the centre of the run is a Villeroy & Boch sink with a Perrin & Rowe Phoenician tap finished in polished nickel.

Located just off the main kitchen, this boot room is small but mighty. The bench seat lid lifts up so it can be utilised for shoe storage and is located near the back entrance to the property - the perfect spot to prepare a bag and put on shoes before heading out for the day.