{"id":2560,"date":"2024-04-12T05:25:53","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T21:25:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeofmaterials.com\/2024\/04\/12\/kitchen-of-the-week-a-plain-english-interpretation-in-the-east-village\/"},"modified":"2024-04-12T05:25:53","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T21:25:53","slug":"kitchen-of-the-week-a-plain-english-interpretation-in-the-east-village","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeofmaterials.com\/fr\/kitchen-of-the-week-a-plain-english-interpretation-in-the-east-village\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitchen of the Week: A Plain English Interpretation in the East Village"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The kitchen in the Manhattan townhouse was brand new, complete with sleek white cabinets and stainless steel appliances. But it just didn\u2019t feel quite like home, which, for the owners, is mainly in London. Their solution: Commission Plain English, the bespoke \u201ccupboardmakers\u201d from the UK, to design a cozy kitchen that reflects their British roots.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe clients were looking for a feeling of their London home when away from home. They wanted to create warmth in a white box, while also ensuring the kitchen didn\u2019t feel like fitted cabinets but rather pieces of furniture,\u201d says Plain English\u2019s design director, Merlin Wright. \u201cThey wanted a space for family breakfasts at the weekend and also a functional space for having a coffee or a piece of toast before running out of the door on weekdays.\u201d<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a tour of the haute-humble space.<\/p>\n

Photography courtesy of Plain English.<\/p>\n


Above: The kitchen is compact and anchors one end of a spacious open living area. Oversized windows welcome in an abundance of natural light.
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Above: Scandi leather and canvas chairs surround the dining table. For a similar look, try Kaare Klinte\u2019s Safari Chair or Carl Hansen\u2019s Huntsman Chair; for a similar industrial pendant light, try the Titan 3 Pendant from British lighting company Original BTC. (See 5 Favorites: Scandinavian Canvas and Wood Chairs.)
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Above: Raw oak open shelving in the peninsula adds a warm counterpoint to the cool palette.,

Above: \u201cHaving loved and lived with an Aga for so long, it was impossible for them to be able to cook on any other range cooker,\u201d says Wright. \u201cWe used the Aga City here to combine the look of the traditional Aga in a more contemporary, up-to-date appliance.\u201d
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Above: \u201cThe hardware is by Plain English, and it is our polished nickel finish. It adds a light, slightly industrial feel to the kitchen,\u201d says Wright. \u201cThe twist catches also give it a nautical feel.\u201d A cararra marble backsplash and counter coordinates with the gray cabinets, from the company\u2019s Spitalfields line.
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Above: A warm gray from Little Greene Paint & Paper was selected for the cabinets. The peninsula is painted \u201cDraughty Passage\u201d from Plain English\u2019s own color collection.
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Above: The faucet is by Perrin & Rowe. (See details in 10 Easy Pieces: Traditional Bridge Faucets.) The countertop here is Pippy Oak, a young oak tree with lots of knots. <\/p>\n

For more Plain English kitchens, see:<\/p>\n