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Oak Lodge, Norfolk

Cabinetry design: Nickleby
Cabinetry interior finish: Portobello Dark Oak
Handles: Hexam knob & Tetterby cup handle
Hardware finish: Satin Nickel

Paint Finishes

Kitchen: HM Brolly Blue
Boot Room: HM Tailored Grey

Worktops & Splashback

Caesarstone Misty Cararra worktops
Antique effect mirror splashback

PROJECT DETAILS

The beautiful Oak Lodge project in Norfolk has undergone a large scale renovation with Humphrey Munson commissioned to design, manufacture and install the kitchen and boot room. Access to the kitchen is from either the formal front door entrance, or more typically through the back door and via the boot room which was why it was so important to the clients to use the same cabinetry throughout. This space was all about creating a relaxed environment that the clients could enjoy with family on an everyday basis and friends and extended family at weekends.

With the addition of a stunning orangery to the rear of the home that opens onto the terrace, garden and pool area, the homeowners have created a breathtaking space that really captures the balance of a historic Edwardian home with all the modern conveniences we have come to know and love (underfloor heating being top of the list). The orangery has been designed and built by Westbury Garden Rooms and has a perfect mix of timber, glass and masonry together with a stunning glazed lantern ensuring the space feels light and airy throughout the year.

Kitchen

The focal point in the space is the false chimney, flanked on either side by tall cupboards – to the left is crockery storage either side of a Miele combi-steam oven and warming drawer, to the right is the column refrigerator integrated behind cabinetry doors. The Lacanche Chalonnais range cooker is finished in stainless steel with polished nickel trim. The hob consists of 4 gas burners, the simmer plate (perfect for a Sunday lunch) and the electric plancha (great for a cooked breakfast). Open chimney niches provide instant access to everyday condiments and herbs and spices.

Island

The island acts as the main prep area with an undermounted prep sink and plenty of worktop space for spreading out while you’re preparing meals for just two or perhaps for twenty. The integrated Miele dishwasher and integrated Eurocargo bin are located on the island so clearing away dishes after meals is quick and easy. Seating on the island provides space for the children to have their breakfast, and for friends to perch at weekend get-togethers while the hosts are cooking.

Breakfast Cupboard

The breakfast cupboard, finished in HM’s bespoke Portobello oak, is positioned handily to serve the dining area within the orangery. Countertop space provides a prep area for making drinks and simple breakfasts like cereal and toast, with an integrated under-counter refrigerator located below to provide easy access to milk, butter and juice. Shelving above provides space for storing teas, coffees, and crockery and glassware.

Sink Run

The main sink run is along from the cooking run and has a large smart divide Kohler deerfield sink with plenty more countertop space for baking. Heavy countertop appliances like the kitchen aid can stay out on this worktop which is positioned opposite a large pantry cupboard. This pantry cupboard was designed around an existing immoveable chimney so some areas have reduced depth due to this restriction.

Overall the impression of this kitchen as you walk is how light and airy it feels – there is an understated quietness to this kitchen and dining area which is really calming. The simplicity of the Nickleby cabinetry design together with the natural feel of the Portobello dark oak accent wood, the singular colour palette HM Brolly Blue and satin nickel hardware throughout creates a classic English look that is endlessly appealing.

Boot Room

Designating an area just off the main kitchen, ideally near the back entrance, which incorporates storage and a cloakroom is perfect placement for a boot room. This one is ideal with two full height coat cupboards and incorporating additional storage under bespoke seating that can hide away wellies, walking boots and trainers. A space that will always prove invaluable but particularly during the colder months.

HM Designer: Nathan Chapman

Oak Lodge, Norfolk

This beautiful Oak Lodge project in Norfolk underwent a large scale renovation that included an orangery by Westbury Garden rooms and Nickleby kitchen designed and manufactured by Humphrey Munson creating an open plan kitchen and dining area. The kitchen perimeter and island are both finished HM ‘Brolly Blue’ with satin nickel Hexam knobs and Tetterby handles which work so well in the light and bright space.

The island is used as the main prep area for the kitchen and has an undermounted prep sink and lots of worktop space that’s simply ideal for spreading out ingredients ready for cooking. As well as food prep the island also has an integrated Miele dishwasher and Eurocargo bin so that clearing away after meals is quick and easy whether they are for 2 or 10 people. On the opposite side is Vincent Sheppard seating for three – great for guests to perch on whilst being served an aperitif!

The main sink run is just along from the main cooking run and has a large smart divide Kohler deerfield sink with plenty more countertop space for baking. Heavy countertop appliances like a KitchenAid can stay out on this worktop which is positioned opposite a large pantry cupboard.

A breakfast pantry designed and manufactured by Humphrey Munson in Portobello oak. Bi-fold doors open to reveal shelving used to store teas, coffees and cups etc, the worktop below has enough space to store small appliances like a Dualit toaster and has a Zip tap so both food and hot drinks can be made in the same space without disturbing someone working at the island.

This cooking run features a false chimney which houses a powerful extraction unit above the Lacanche Chalonnaise range cooker finished in stainless steel with a polished nickel trim. The hob on the Lacanche consists of a 4 gas burners, simmer plate and an electric plancha. Open chimney niches either side provide instant and easy access to everyday condiments, herbs and spices.

The island is used as the main prep area for the kitchen and has an undermounted prep sink and lots of worktop space that’s simply ideal for spreading out ingredients ready for cooking. As well as food prep the island also has an integrated Miele dishwasher and Eurocargo bin so that clearing away after meals is quick and easy whether they are for 2 or 10 people. Directly opposite is the cooking run which houses a Lacanche Chalonnaise range cooker with hidden extraction in the false chimney above.

This open plan kitchen was designed part of an orangery that was designed and built by Westbury Garden Rooms and has a perfect mix of timber, glass and masonry together with a stunning glazed lantern ensuring the space feels light and airy throughout the year.

The false chimney is the focal point to this space which is flanked wither side by tall cupboards. To the left is crockery storage either side of a Miele combi-steam oven and warming drawer, to the right is the column refrigerator integrated behind cabinetry doors. Inside the false chimney is a large antique effect mirror splashback that bounces light from the stunning orangery behind back into the space as well as providing a way to keep in touch with guests sat at the dining table.

Concealed behind bi-fold doors is a pantry cupboard has a Portobello oak interior and was designed around an existing immoveable chimney so some areas have reduced depth due to this restriction but all available space can be used for essential food storage.

This pantry cupboard has a Portobello oak interior and was designed around an existing immoveable chimney so some areas have reduced depth due to this restriction but all available space can be used for essential food storage.

This is the main sink run for the kitchen and sits just along from the cooking run and has a large smart divide Kohler deerfield sink with plenty more countertop space for baking. Heavy countertop appliances like the kitchen aid can stay out on this worktop which is positioned opposite a large pantry cupboard.

This boot room is finished in HM paint colour ‘Tailored Grey’ and is just the right size with two full height coat cupboards and additional storage under bespoke seating that can hide away wellies, walking boots and trainers.