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Beach House, North Cornwall

Cabinetry design: Nickleby
Cabinetry interior finish: Ledbury Oak
Handles: Tetterby handles & Hexham knobs
Hardware finish: Polished Nickel

Paint Finishes

Perimeter cabinetry: H|M ‘Farthing’
Island: H|M ‘Brolly Blue’
Utility / Boot room: H|M ‘Farthing’
Seating area shelving: H|M ‘Farthing II’

Worktops & Splashback

CRL Verona quartz worktops
Antique effect mirror splashback

PROJECT DETAILS

Creating this dream beach house in North Cornwall took a few years of meticulous planning and building but the end result is undeniably worth the wait. Occupying a highly coveted spot just moments from one of North Cornwall’s most picturesque beaches, this incredible home was designed with a large open plan kitchen and dining area in mind right from the beginning.

The owners wanted the space to feel rustic and relaxed but with all the modern conveniences we know and love so there is this brilliant mix of tradition and innovation that ensures the kitchen feels contemporary but in a classic, fresh way that suits this house perfectly.

Kitchen / Storage

This is a house for entertaining on a big scale so the design stage of the project really focused on creating a space that worked for food prep, cooking, dining, and also clearing away easily after the party is over. The AGA gives the kitchen that traditional look and feel and is particularly lovely in the winter after wet and windy walks along the beaches. For the summer months when the AGA is turned off, the Gaggenau 200 series pyrolytic ovens and gas hob on the island are used (and also during dinner parties when precision cooking is required).

The traditional AGA creates a central focal point set within a classic false chimney with the island in front acting as the main food prep area with a prep sink and pull out bin to maximise convenience. As this is a holiday home, the chilled food storage was really key as the family wanted to be able to shop and store larger quantities of perishable items easily so the vast Gaggenau fridge freezers provide that comfortably and also each model has an ice-maker which is great for parties.

Dining Area

Towards the dining area is a large bi-fold breakfast area with masses of storage for tableware, glassware and servingware but also space for the coffee machine, toaster and breakfast things so that guests can help themselves easily in the morning rather than waiting for their hosts to serve them. Lighting within the glazed sections provides a lovely ambient glow in the evenings and connects the dining area to the kitchen despite the vast space it occupies.

A large scullery area under the window provides plenty of space to clear away after meals and actually plates can be stacked just out of sight due to the pantry cupboard towards the end of the run. The island is a sociable hub for serving drinks and canapés before meals with the two Miele under-counter wine storage units positioned side by side for chilling white wine and dessert wine.

Seating Area

Just off the kitchen is a lovely sitting room which library style bookshelves designed, manufactured and installed by H|M along with the kitchen for continuity and flow. The paint colour H|M ‘Farthing II’ is used with accent lighting a nod once again to the location.

Utility / Boot Room

Finally, a combined utility / boot room with adjoining shower / wet room is the final piece of clever interior spacial planning at this project. Plenty of space for washing and drying clothes, a mix of open and closed storage, a butler sink for washing down sandy items and also the shower to hose off the dog ensures that living here is easy with everything you need to hand.

H|M Designer: Peter Humphrey

Beach House, North Cornwall

Designed for entertaining on a big scale, this dreamy open plan North Cornwall kitchen project is zoned with plenty of space for food prep, cooking, dining and also clearing away easily once the party is over.

This dream kitchen in North Cornwall took years of meticulous planning and building but the end result is undeniably worth the wait. This incredible open plan kitchen and dining space was designed with Nickleby cabinetry, that when combined with the original floor helps to provide a rustic but relaxed classic contemporary space with all the modern conveniences.

Designed with weekend entertaining in mind, this Nickleby kitchen features two Gaggenau 200 series pyrolytic ovens with storage both above and beneath. Between the ovens are two Gaggenau fridge freezers that provide the family with masses of perishable food storage as well as the ability to make plenty of ice for guests (each model has an ice-maker – perfect for parties!).

This large island at this beach house project is a multipurpose workhorse designed for food prep, storage and relaxing. Finished in H|M paint colour ‘Brolly Blue’ it contrasts beautifully with the grey painted perimeter cabinetry finished in H|M colour ‘Farthing’, both complimented by polished nickel hardware for a luxurious finish.

The focal point to this huge kitchen is the false chimney which houses the AGA and has an antique effect mirror splashback behind. The splashback has multiple purposes - the most useful for this kitchen in particular is that it bounces light back across the space and helps the host prepping dinner at the AGA to stay connected to the guests perching at the island or dining table behind.

A traditional AGA creates a focal point to this vast kitchen space and is set within a classic false chimney that conceals powerful Westin extraction. A large island is directly opposite the AGA and acts as the main food prep area which has been designed with a prep sink and pull out bin beneath the worktop for maximum convenience.

When it comes to weekend entertaining, a well designed prep space is key. This island for example has a plenty of worktop space, a prep sink and a Gaggenau gas hob. Opposite the island is the food storage and cooking run that features not one but two Gaggenau ovens and fridge freezers - perfect for big group dinners!

This all important storage run was designed and manufactured by Humphrey Munson. Finished in H|M paint colour ‘Farthing’ the middle bi-fold doors open to reveal a breakfast area with masses of storage for tableware, glassware and servingware but also space for the coffee machine, toaster and breakfast things so that guests can help themselves easily in the morning rather than waiting for their hosts to serve them. Lighting within the glazed sections provides a lovely ambient glow in the evenings and connects the dining area to the kitchen despite the vast space it occupies.

When it comes to weekend entertaining, a well designed prep space is key. This island for example has a plenty of worktop space, a prep sink and a Gaggenau gas hob. Wine coolers are located under the counter on the opposite side of the island to the gas hob so that one of the hosts can serve drinks to guests sat either at the island or nearby dining table whilst the other host puts the finishing touches on dinner.

Along from the scullery run is a countertop breakfast cupboard concealed behind painted Nickleby cabinetry. The interior is made from Ledbury oak and offers open storage for a selection of cereals etc – ideal for guests to help themselves whilst a pot of coffee is being made.

This island has a Gaggenau gas hob that works so well when integrated with dark Nickleby cabinetry. The gas hob is perfect for precision cooking or for the summer months when the AGA is turned off.

This dining area is located just off the main kitchen close to cabinetry that contains a breakfast cupboard and masses of storage for tableware, glassware and servingware so that everything you need is close-by when entertaining.

To the left of this AGA and concealed behind painted Nickleby cabinetry doors are two swan neck drawers. The ideal storage solution to keeping pots and pans organised with the added bonus of not having to root around in the back of cupboards to find what you need.

This scullery run resides under a large window and provides plenty of space to clear away after meals. The large butler sink creates the opportunity to hide dirty dishes out of sight of guests perched at the island or sat at the dining table.

Concealed behind this painted Nickleby cabinetry which is finished in H|M paint colour ‘Farthing’ is a countertop breakfast cupboard. The interior is made from Ledbury oak and offers open storage for a selection of cereals etc – ideal for guests to help themselves whilst a pot of coffee is being made.

Located just off the open plan Nickleby kitchen is this calm, quiet sitting room. Designed and manufactured by Humphrey Munson, this space has library style bookshelves finished in H|M paint colour ‘Farthing II’ (an exclusive paint colour to Humphrey Munson by Mylands).

This utility room is finished in H|M paint colour ‘Farthing’ and has a mixture of open and closed storage in the form of artisan shelving and closed Nickleby cabinetry. The large butler sink is ideal for washing down sandy items before placing in the washing machine under to countertop to the left of the sink.

Boot room cabinetry finished in H|M paint colour ‘Farthing’ with two tall cupboards flaking a lift up bench seat. The bench seat is particularly useful for storing shoes and bags and when closed is the perfect place to make sure you have everything you need in your bag for a day on the beach. An artisan shelf above is useful for keeping hats, scarves and coats organised.

This combined boot/ utility room with adjoining shower/ wet room provides plenty of useful space for washing and drying clothes. The shower in the wet room is particularly useful for washing off sandy feet or hosing off the dog after a sunny day on the beach.