The existing kitchen was, for the most part, was logically arranged with defined scullery, pantry and food prep areas. It also boasted the original hearth with copper plate which the clients loved. They also loved their antique cottage style table and chairs that had graced the centre of the space for years serving as the venue for many a happy informal family meal. The new kitchen design looked to build on the original layout and honour the aspects of the space that held memory and bring joy to the clients.

To start, a badly degraded single sash window was removed and replaced with two custom sliding sash windows of the same size and style as the original. These were installed side by side radically improving the daylight in the space and offering incredible views of the expansive, park-like garden to the west. The layout of the eat in, food prep area was tweaked by repositioning major appliances to make better use of available space and improve its functionality.

A palette of off whites and light greys gives the kitchen a classic but modern feel whilst lightening the space significantly and highlighting special features like the original antique table and chairs with new rattan central pendant light and carefully selected roman blinds. Lighting was carefully designed for various situations from early morning coffee making, to intimate family meals to preparation of meals for big gatherings.

A large, narrow cabinet reminiscent of the old style South African “koskas” provides ample storage for groceries and serving dishes.

This project was beautifully executed with great attention to details by a team of local craftsmen and women, installers and tradesmen under the management of Dave Collins Construction.