One of our favorite renovation projects is the conversion of Georgian estate in Cambridgeshire from a monastic silent retreat location to a glamorous modern home. The kitchen is one of the newer components of the renovation, situated in the place of the religious order’s canteen area. Complete with warm pink cabinets, brass fixtures, and mirrors galore, the result is anything but ascetic. Here’s a look at the main sources to get a similar look at home:
Above: The kitchen countertops including the island are all kitted with Corian. See our post Choosing Corian Countertops (and the New Corian Look-Alikes) for more on the material. Photography courtesy of The Modern House from Monastic No More: A UK Religious Retreat Redesigned as a Chic Family Home.
Above: The range is tucked into the hearth of the former canteen in the building. Photography courtesy of The Modern House from Monastic No More: A UK Religious Retreat Redesigned as a Chic Family Home.
Above: The breakfast area is defined by a classic china cupboard and a Saarinen table with Panton chairs. Photography courtesy of The Modern House from Monastic No More: A UK Religious Retreat Redesigned as a Chic Family Home.
Paint
Above: The kitchen walls are painted in Farrow & Ball Strong White.
Above: Custom kitchen cabinets are painted in Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster.
Appliances & Furniture
Above: The gas range is the Lacanche Bussy Classic Cooker in Stainless Steel.
Above: The Saarinen Round Dining Table with Carrara Top is $4,512 at Design Within Reach.,
Above: The Panton Chair in White is $465 at Design Within Reach.
Above: The Dualit 46505 Architect Black 4 Slot Toaster is £119.99 at Home Essentials in the UK.
Faucets & Fixtures
Above: The Hammered Metal Pendant in Antique Brass is $299 at West Elm.
Above: The Perrin & Rowe Ionian Nickel Kitchen Sink Bridge Mixer Tap is £384.99 at Taps UK.
Above: The Quooker Modern Boiler Water Tap is seen in this kitchen. This style is discontinued but many other styles are available directly at Quooker.,
Above: The kitchen sinks are the Copper Sink; £985 each at The French House.
Accessories
Above: The backsplash is made from Rough Old Glass mirrors. Shown here is a sample of the Foxed Glass at Rough Old Glass.
Above: A similar mirror to the one seen on the shelf above the range is the Carved Ebonized English Mirror; £1,275 at Rough Old Glass.
Above: In the kitchen are stacks of Brickett Davda Taupe Plates; prices starting at $55 each at MARCH.
Above: The Brickett Davda Taupe Large Round Bowl is $250 at MARCH.
For more English kitchens see our posts:
- Steal This Look: A Deep Yellow Shaker Kitchen in London
- Steal This Look: A Trend-Proof Kitchen in a Georgian Renovation in London
- Steal This Look: A Subtly Colorful Kitchen in Lewes, England
