Kitchen Design Where 'Less is More'

The art of being a good designer is the ability to work with a buildings structure and on occassion, to recognise when ‘less is more.’ This is what we, at Churchwood Design, pride ourselves on.

We’re not in the business of trying to maximise the value of a sale by trying to ‘cram’ as much cabinetry into a room as is possible; we are here to create beautiful designs that answer the customers needs and tastes, whilst harmonising with the character and structure of their homes.

This small, country cottage is a perfect example. Wall cabinetry would have served to close in the space and make the room feel crowded and dark. Instead, a simple run of base cabinets is complemented by wall shelving with hanging hooks for utensils as well as a few free standing pieces of furniture. An over fitted look would have created a level of fit and finish that would have detracted from the delightfully humble, rustic nature of the building.

The random cluster patterns, within the FSC sourced Catspaw oak - from which the furniture is created, are perfectly in tune with the buildings uneven stone walls, yet the beautiful rich tones of the wood provide a feeling of warmth and a visual contrast with the walls stark feel.

Yes…..not too much furniture and perhaps not the ‘biggest job’ that Churchwood Design has done! However the design and its sympathetic approach to the buildings structure delighted its owners whilst catching the eye of a leading, national home-interest magazine. Such an endorsement and press coverage has earnt us far more than trying to ‘squeeze’ in an extra few cabinets!

As with every project Churchwood Design undertakes, good design will always take precedence over order value.