Leicht by Vogue Kitchens - Smart Open Plan Kitchen in NW London
As part of an extension to an existing property in North-West London, this open plan kitchen, diner and living area faces directly out to the garden. Leading into the original property, the kitchen is located directly next to a utility space that includes another smaller kitchen for use when entertaining.
The owners enjoy cooking and socialising and Jo Johal’s brief for the main kitchen / diner was to create a minimalist look that would harmonise perfectly with the rest of the space. He designed handleless cabinetry in a neutral colourway and at the centre he included an island that directly extends to a dining table with seating. The Neolith worktop for the island also extends to a side panel that seamlessly opens out at lower level to become the dining table.
Both tall and undercounter cabinetry includes plenty of smart storage and one run of units culminates with a drinks cabinet behind pocket doors. When opened, this is an open bar area for socialising and when closed, it is completely concealed. A further wall of premium integrated modular cooling models by Siemens features a tall dual-temperature wine cooler.
With a love of technology, the clients were keen to include a number of top of the range appliances and accessories with smart and intelligent functions. Jo suggested a bank of Wi-Fi connected ovens from the Siemens iQ700 range within this kitchen together with a FlexInduction Hob which can all be controlled via the Siemens HomeConnect app. A Fusion PRO3 Boiling Water Tap by Quooker was also installed over the sink, while the island incorporates a SensioPod+ pull-up socket with USB ports for charging mobiles and tablets, which again can be concealed when not in use.
A bulkhead was installed in the ceiling to include a remote controlled ceiling extractor by Falmec. It also includes app-controlled dynamic lighting, which can be adjusted to change colour or to change the ambience in the room. Further decorative pendant lights were installed over the dining area.