Kitchen Garden

Living with the Garden
in Maida Vale

Kitchen Garden, a luxury three-bedroom apartment, blends interior and exterior with ultra-slim glazing, creating a modern garden oasis. This bespoke design allows seamless indoor-outdoor transitions.

Kitchen Garden is an embodiment of tranquil, design-focused living spaces. The primary objective of this luxury project was to enhance the interplay between the house’s interior and its garden, providing the client with a serene oasis amidst their hectic London lifestyle, while maintaining a modern and eco-friendly approach to urban living.

The design strategy was to craft a nuanced, multi-layered transition that effortlessly merges indoor and outdoor environments, extending the spatial experience beyond traditional boundaries. Key to this high-end design is the use of ultra-slim profile glazing, ensuring an uninterrupted and fluid connection between the house and its garden. This glazing maximises natural light, creating an oasis of tranquillity that strengthens the client’s connection with nature within their home. This seamless integration of nature and architecture exemplifies the project’s dedication to enhancing both the living experience and well-being.

A rear view of a traditional home with a contemporary glazed extension, blending historical architecture with modern design elements

Craft : Mirrors

Kitchen Garden is an architectural ensemble that bridges the home and garden. Internally, the strategic placement of the kitchen island, dining table, and cooker hood, combined with tactfully positioned bespoke mirrors, establishes a design-led linear demarcation between interior and exterior spaces. These carefully crafted thresholds reflect the verdant outdoors into the home, infusing an element of playful visual intrigue. This innovative design not only lightens the structure but also mitigates any discomfort associated with feeling confined, creating a sense of openness akin to a natural, free-flowing space rather than a restrictive 'goldfish bowl.'

A kitchen interior with a marble countertop and chrome fixtures, reflecting the outdoor garden through expansive glass doors
A contemporary rear garden view of a home illuminated in the evening, showcasing a glazed extension with a warmly lit luxury interior
A bright, minimalist kitchen with a marble-topped island, stainless steel fixtures, and pendant lights above, blending seamlessly with the green outdoor surroundings
A sleek modern kitchen with a central white island, minimalist cabinetry, and glass doors reflecting the outdoor garden
A cozy white bedroom with bay windows, soft light filtering through sheer curtains, a bed dressed in neutral tones, and a colorful flower-shaped pendant light

Light : Daylight and Artificial Light Combined

At Kitchen Garden, the meticulously positioned linear rooflight enhances natural light throughout the home, aligning perfectly with the kitchen island below. Daylight enriches the space, with the interplay of light and shadow enlivening the interior. As night falls, artificial lighting, suspended from bespoke hangers, infuses warmth into the space, fostering a luxury and convivial atmosphere for late-night dinner parties. This design-focused use of natural and artificial light not only regulates illumination but also manipulates the ambiance, ensuring an inviting and dynamic environment at all times.