A Forever Home in St Andrews, Featured in Homes & Interiors Scotland

Set within a contemporary new-build home in St Andrews, this Leicht kitchen forms part of a considered architectural project designed around the way its owners live. Featured in Homes & Interiors Scotland, the home brings together Scandinavian influences, natural materials and a strong connection to the surrounding landscape.

The kitchen sits at the heart of the open-plan ground floor, where generous glazing draws light into the space and opens the interior onto the garden. Its understated palette of soft neutral cabinetry, pale stone and warm timber complements the exposed brickwork and oak detailing found throughout the house.

Leicht cabinetry provides a clean, architectural backdrop, with minimal detailing allowing the materials and proportions to take centre stage. Across the island, Silestone Eternal Calacatta Gold worktops introduce subtle veining, bringing movement and contrast to the otherwise restrained palette. An integrated Bora Pure hob maintains the island’s uncluttered profile, while three Fritz Hansen pendant lights create a focal point above the cooking area.

Beyond its material choices, the layout reflects the owners’ desire for a home that could accommodate larger family gatherings while remaining comfortable for everyday life as a couple. The kitchen flows naturally into the dining area, where a bespoke oval table and sculptural seating establish a more intimate setting for entertaining.

Throughout the project, the relationship between the kitchen, dining space and garden is central to the design. Large sliding doors extend the living space outdoors, while the continuity of natural finishes creates a sense of cohesion between the interior and the wider architecture.

Designed by Zone Architects, the house places equal emphasis on flexibility, longevity and energy efficiency. The kitchen reflects that same considered approach: a space shaped by its setting, defined by thoughtful material choices and designed to sit comfortably within the home for years to come.

As featured in Homes & Interiors Scotland, in the article “Forever Home”.