Handleless Traditional Mapesbury Kitchen 103 & Other Rooms – Essex

Project Highlights

• Handleless Mapesbury cabinetry with large moulded doors as the focal point, designed alongside a hidden matching utility room
• Hand-painted throughout in Paint and Paper Library Slate 1, a soft architectural off-white
• Generous island with a marble-clad pedestal base and overhang for casual seating around the social hub of the home
• ILVE Majestic range cooker framed by a Honed Marble splashback as the cooking centrepiece
• Perrin and Rowe pot filler and Westin extractor at the cooking zone, plus a Quooker hot tap in patinated brass with matching Yardley Bespoke rinse hose and soap dispenser over a Shaws of Darwen single bowl butler sink
• Hidden secret door to the utility, seamlessly built into the cabinetry run alongside an integrated Fisher and Paykel fridge freezer and a day pantry
• Matching utility room in Slate 1 with Fisher and Paykel laundry, solid oak pull-out drying racks, Shaws butler sink with statement gold tap and a built-in dog bed niche

An Essex Country Home Renovation

We are so happy with our kitchen. It was worth the months of planning and sourcing the pieces to complete the overall look. It’s everything I dreamed of and more.

Located on the cusp of beautiful countryside, this magnificent property has been subject to an extensive building project lasting over three years, completely transforming the space into a traditional family home with modern touches.

We are pleased to welcome you to our Mapesbury project, in collaboration with @buildandstyle.

A bright and welcoming space was key for this project, and incorporating bespoke design features for a unique look and maximum storage was a must. Our Mapesbury collection is a handleless design where large moulded doors are the focal point, absorbing the paint colour chosen and looking wonderful at golden hour.

Mapesbury Handleless in Paint and Paper Library Slate 1

The choice of layout suits this space perfectly, as does the soft off-white palette from Paint and Paper Library Slate 1, an architectural colour that works wonders in this clean and bright space.

The bar stools, sourced online, were exactly the ones that would work perfectly in the new kitchen. The mix of textures with warm wood and leather tones complements the marble kitchen island beautifully, and each chair fits comfortably around the seating area for friends and family to gather, eat, drink and have fun.

A Marble-Clad Island as the Social Hub

The island is the heart of the space, transcending into a utilitarian purpose with flawless functionality and beautiful aesthetics. Positioning the range cooker, dishwasher and sink area allowed for the kitchen’s perimeter to include distinctive elements like a breakfast pantry and a secret hidden door leading to the utility.

Have you noticed the pedestal clad underneath the island, made from marble? This marble-clad pedestal instantly elevates the kitchen’s look, providing a sturdy and durable foundation. The result is a social kitchen, executed beautifully, with the island doubling as a functional workspace and a central hub for interaction.

ILVE Majestic with a Honed Marble Splashback

The ILVE Majestic sits pretty behind the island, perfectly reflecting its Italian heritage. This range cooker flawlessly combines beauty with functionality and is a match made in heaven for anyone passionate about cooking.

The unforgettable design has been combined with a Honed Marble splashback, elevating the design and providing unparalleled beauty and elegance, making it a statement piece in this hub of the home.

Adding to the functionality of the cooking area are the Perrin and Rowe pot filler tap and Westin extractor fan. Less hassle is made at meal times, as the pot filler delivers water directly to pots and pans.

Quooker, Yardley Rinse and a Shaws Butler Sink

Getting the sink area right was super important. A Quooker tap was a must for this home, sitting at the top of the kitchen wishlist as it makes a cup of tea so much easier with instant boiling water. Patinated brass was the finish, with a matching soap dispenser.

The idea of a hand spray rinser to rinse plates before they go into the dishwasher and to clean the butler sink easily was also a wanted feature. It became hard to find a rinser that matched the Quooker, but after reaching out to Yardley Bespoke, they were able to create the spray rinser our client needed.

The tap, soap dispenser and rinser tap all look like they are part of the same collection. Adding to the sink aesthetic is the Shaws of Darwen single bowl butler sink.

Honed Marble Worktops and a Day Pantry

Other features around the kitchen include a breakfast station and drawers-within-drawers that organise the kitchen.

With so many decisions, a Honed Marble was picked, instantly loved due to the delicate orange and greys found on the surface. Sourcing the marble from @imperialstonegroupltd and fabricated by Sharpstone, stunning splashbacks and a solid base were created that sit beautifully underneath the overhang, providing another level of support for the seating area.

A Secret Door to the Utility Room

This is not just a row of cabinets. There is a secret door that leads to the utility. It adds mystery to the home, maintaining the aesthetic harmony of the space while providing a seamless, practical way to access the utility room. The simple push of the cabinet doors reveals a passageway to another part of the home.

Our client, an organised and tidy individual, was excited about the idea of a secret door, meaning mess could go straight into the utility room without being on show in the main kitchen. A larger sink was chosen there for this purpose and for washing the dog.

Along this run is where the integrated Fisher and Paykel fridge freezer also sits, alongside a day pantry.

Utility with Solid Oak Pull-Out Drying Racks

Elevating the heart of the home with a functional utility hidden behind the cabinets of the kitchen. It provides a space to keep laundry out of view and an area designated for laundry chores. Designed in Mapesbury just like the kitchen, the cabinets have been hand-painted in Slate 1 to give a fresh and appealing look.

Adding to further functions of the room are Fisher and Paykel appliances, solid oak pull-out drying racks, a Shaws of Darwen butler sink, a pull-out spray tap and durable worktops with a beautiful splashback in Honed Marble.

A Built-in Dog Bed for Ralph

A larger Shaws butler sink was chosen to wash the boy’s football boots, soak pans and bathe Ralph the dog. The statement gold tap not only looks amazing but is so handy, giving the rinse hose option, ideal for rinsing things off in the sink.

The idea of the pull-out shelf under the appliances makes chores an easy task, with everything at eye level. Look closely underneath the cabinets and there is a space just for Ralph: an incorporated dog bed niche, somewhere for him to take a nap or rest after a country walk.

The utility room has become one of the most used rooms in the house. If anyone is designing or planning their utility room, really think about how you would like to use the space and what layouts work for you and your everyday life.