Matt black and brass for an industrial kitchen overhaul
We talk through designer Matt Hines' industrial kitchen redesign for the Page family; everything from PVC edging to the decision to include a wine cooler
After hoping to build a new property, Danny and Naomi realised that it would be easier to get planning permission to convert the barn on Danny’s parent’s property instead.
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Their new-look industrial kitchen is now brimming with luxury, and the choice to transform the building clearly paid off. Here’s how they did it.
The project in a nutshell:
Who lives here? Naomi Page, Danny Page, and their three girls
Location: Leicestershire
Property style: Renovated barn
Designer: Matt Hines, Kingswood Designs
“We were at a significant advantage as there was nothing we could do to make the building any uglier” laughs Naomi.
She explains, “We knew if we were going to go down the dark kitchen route we wanted it to be matt black rather than graphite, grey or charcoal, something we’re so glad we stuck to because it wouldn’t have had the same impact without it.”
The design combines poured polished concrete floor, dark cupboards, sinks and a dark ceiling with overtones of brass and gold.
“We love the brass wall, it’s just so different and makes our kitchen stand out from the others,” adds Naomi.
We asked designer Matt Hines how he achieved a coordinated look at the finish:
“The cabinetry was made in a light Winchester oak with matt black finish and PVC edging to complement the matt black doors on opening,” he said.
The central island and built in fridge-freezer help to make the layout family-friendly. “Everything is at hand and the parents can cook while keeping an eye on the children,” adds Matt, “and the wine cooler adds to the island as a sociable focal point.”
And the Pages favourite feature? “The dark kitchen is the single most influential factor, and it’s something we absolutely love – it works with all the windows wrapped around the building.”
