Cube Dentro have been shortlisted for Kitchen Design Over £50,000 Award in The International Design and Architecture Awards 2021.

Professional clients Mr & Mrs K were extending their substantial villa in the blue-chip suburb of Greenlane to incorporate a new kitchen, scullery and wine cellar. Cube Dentro were given the design freedom to create something sophisticated with a clean layout. The clients respected pared-back design, but also wanted each space to have a distinct identity.

Otherwise it was a blank canvas to push creativity and workmanship, while staying mindful of the wider aesthetics of a Victorian villa. Cube Dentro considered something robust to take the knocks of a young child and beloved pooch. Equal to a beautiful design was the realisation that functionality and a timeless aesthetic would be important for this busy family. A sense of balance and calm was achieved through a limited colour palette of dark American Oak cabinetry, contrasted with white granite and pops of brass for sophistication.

Beautiful symmetry has unfolded through the placement of an island in the centre of the room. The white countertop splices through the middle and creates a striking chequerboard effect with the rear wall cabinetry & splashback. The hero piece is an incorporated cantilever dining table supported by stunning customised brass legs. This is a clever hint of vintage, influenced by the villa’s era. The built in rangehood is also a talking point with its chunky brass encasement. Design complexity continues in the wine cellar with unique shelving and warm strip lighting, along with finger tiles in the scullery for character, and open shelving in the bar area to display carefully curated glassware and treasures.

The work flow is practical and suits the day to day working of this young family. Equal to a beautiful design was the realisation that functionality and a timeless aesthetic would be important for a family with a busy lifestyle. The design compliments the finishes of the wider spaces and matches the elegance of the house.

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