This kitchen by UK-based designer Darren Morgan considers how traditional craftsmanship and contemporary styling should merge to evolve our perceptions of traditional kitchen design.
The design considers how functional furniture can be manipulated to deliver something beyond practicality and how the beauty of traditional materials should not be underestimated. The use of wood gives the design great warmth allowing the installation to become a soothing and holistic influence within the space.
The island is twisted and curved to allow the entire design to maneuver itself away from architectural nip points; this also ensures that entry points to the kitchen remain open and clear and that functional eddy’s are created within the concaves of the island shape.
The up-lit ceiling bulkheads provide the design with some contemporary undertones whilst complementing the more traditional chandelier.
The design demonstrates how artisan techniques can be used to deliver flamboyant stylistic statements whist providing the type of design longevity normally associated with traditional design.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Contemporary Kitchen Design
- There is an opportunity for disrupting traditional kitchen design with the merging of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary styling.
- Functional Furniture Manipulation
- The use of functional furniture manipulation can be used to deliver practicality and beauty.
- Artisan Techniques
- The use of artisan techniques can deliver stylistic statements with traditional design longevity.
Sectors Adopting This
- Furniture Design
- There is a potential for disrupting traditional furniture design using artisan techniques and functional furniture manipulation.
- Interior Design
- Interior designers can disrupt traditional design by merging traditional craftsmanship and contemporary styling, creating striking and unique design statements.
- Architecture
- Architects can use functional furniture manipulation to create concave spaces to maneuver away from architectural nip points, while still providing visually-striking, functional designs.
