Carol Cameron was asked to provide a kitchen concept for a modern couple who live in a 16th century farmhouse in Devon. The brief was to blend old and new, maintaining original features.

Carol worked her magic with walnut and ivory cabinets to provide a light-filled kitchen with curves in all the right places.

Starting at her drawing board, Carol played with various layout ideas before hitting on a striking rounded island with complementary curves mirrored in the surrounding cabinetry. “I began with a modern Germanic design,” Carol explains, “but soon realised the room deserves something with a more classic contemporary feel. Callerton’s range available from Kitchens International allows me to use curves rather than straight lines for a softer, more organic layout.”

Carol’s piece de resistance is the stunning island that features three worktops. “I wanted to create something really interesting without going to the expense of bespoke, and its amazing what can be achieved.”

THE VERDICT
The Barrett family are thrilled with Carol’s design and feel it goes “above and beyond” their dream wish list. “I especially love the island – the higher breakfast bar level is incredibly chic,” says Marla, who is impressed by the idea of keeping her baking appliances plugged in behind the tambour door. “I’d never have to lift them again,” she says.

Alex’s favourite feature is the shaped cornicing above the hob, which is made from MDF veneered in walnut. “It’s inexpensive to achieve but makes a real feature out of the cooking area, especially with the built-in lighting,” he says.

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