Clive Christian Furniture have been shortlisted for Bespoke Cabinetry/Installation Award in The International Design and Architecture Awards 2022.

The setting was a striking Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh, and the overall design brief was to rework and enhance the existing kitchen and cellar by celebrating its historic features while adding in masculine touches throughout the property that enlightened the space with the client’s personal style – sleek, chic and traditional. While the overall look and feel was important to the client, the space also needed to be practical for entertaining family and friends.

The inspiration behind the design came from three different areas: heritage, character and places. In terms of heritage, the client had a deep appreciation for understanding and adoring the history of the property, so restoring the property to its original roots played a big part in the design. The client had some key pieces of furniture he had inherited from family members and past homes that needed to be included within the space. This naturally brought the desire to use rich mahogany and walnut stained woods. In terms of character, everybody wants their home to feel like them, so personal details were pulled out to reflect the client’s personality and lifestyle. And lastly with regard to places, the client has a second home in Spain, so Clive Christian took inspiration from the client’s traditional Spanish home and wine cellar adding a warming Mediterranean touch of nostalgia to the basement space.

Embracing the traditional feel of the building, the design featured a natural contemporary twist which added a subtle and considered feel to the space. Together the traditional and contemporary elements of the kitchen perfectly reflect the style of the client. Originally the room wasn’t a natural environment for an entertaining kitchen, but with every millimetre of space being carefully considered and designed, Clive Christian were able to truly transform the layout to allow the kitchen to become the heart of the home. In smaller spaces such as this, it’s being prepared to take the time and have the drive as craftsmen and designers to make every single aspect work for the client.

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