Having bought this big, beautiful house in London, the owners wanted to rethink the kitchen and living space with longevity in mind. They asked Rebecca Nokes of John Lewis of Hungerford to design it using cabinetry and appliances that would last.
They wanted her to think ahead too. “They didn’t have children at the time, but I was future-proofing the design for a potentially evolving family,” Nokes says. She created a space packed with versatile storage, inviting color and cutting-edge appliances. It’s both practical and beautiful enough to stand the test of time.
Kitchen at a Glance
Who lives here: A couple
Location: Hackney, London
Size: 614 square feet (57 square meters)
Designer: Rebecca Nokes, design director of John Lewis of Hungerford
This open-plan kitchen, dining and living space didn’t need significant structural work. The owners were simply looking to replace what was originally there. “The actual space is as it was,” Nokes says. “We took out the old kitchen, relaid all the flooring and did a few other tweaks, such as moving electrics and plumbing, but no major building work.”