Behind this brief is an empty-nester couple with discerning taste. Ready to host family and friends, the pair wished for an artful, bespoke kitchen. Design purity was another expectation - achieved with a refined, unfussy central island which allows for easy traffic flow and maximum space. For the cabinetry, an understated herringbone veneer injects energy & soul into the large surface areas. A careful choice of indigo stain matches the steel beam in the ceiling, and the subtle pattern gives an illusion of it moving with the light. A generous use of brass is reflective and lifts the moody colour palette. This project has delivered all the desired functionality and tech of a hardworking room. A mix of patterns, textures and metallics all dance together to create ‘surprise & delight’ at every turn.