CHARACTER PIECE

A dreary space has been reborn as a kitchen perfectly at home in its Georgian setting and fitting for a family

- AMELIA THORPE

Keen to replace a dark and dated kitchen, the homeowners - a couple with young children - approached bespoke kitchen specialist Martin Moore. The room could have been anywhere,' recalls senior designer Matthew Sedgwick. 'It bore no relevance to the period beauty of the house, nor did it suit busy family life.'

1 HERITAGE INSPIRATION

'It was immediately apparent that our clients wanted a timeless design to suit the Georgian heritage of their home, but with a lighter and brighter feel,' says Matthew. They also wanted more storage and a more functional layout, better suited to the comings and goings of life with three children.'

2 PERFECT PROPORTIONS