Pretty in Blue – Nolte Kitchens

Published 28/08/2015

Nolte Lux Gloss White Kitchen with Metallic Blue Splashbacks

Kitchen Study – Nolte Lux Gloss White

It would be hard to feel blue in this kitchen. This stunning Gloss White Nolte Lux Kitchen with Oak Smoky Silver side panels for contrast has been enhanced with Metallic Blue glass splash backs, which are reminiscent of a bright, cloudless summer sky.

The Client and her son, who has a passion for cooking, came to see Victoria in our Enfield showroom to design their new kitchen. Their old kitchen had always been a very dark and gloomy room. The family had grown and they wanted the kitchen to grow with them to become the hub of the home. The kitchen was to be open plan, so it had to be functional, but also aesthetically pleasing. After seeing the beautiful Nolte kitchens on display at our North London showroom, they opted for the Lux gloss range.

Initially, they wanted all white gloss furniture, to keep a light feel to the room, but this felt too clinical for the family home. Victoria introduced Nolte Oak Smoky Silver panels as an accent feature, the wood effect giving warmth and interest to the room. To give added colour, they also colour matched the metallic blue of their Denby dinnerware set for their glass splashbacks. A multitude of lighting options were also integrated into the design to further amplify the ambient lighting, such as plinth lights and discreet under unit lighting. The kitchen has been finished off with a 30mm Silestone worktop in Alumino Nube, which ties in the different colours and textures used within the kitchen.

A sink with a view

From the outset, the client’s son had a strong input into the kitchen design. The family attended one of our Neff Showroom Events, where the Home Economist answered questions and helped the family to select the appliances they wanted. This included 2 Neff pyrolytic ovens, 1 steamer oven, 1 micro-combination oven, 1 warming drawer and 1 accessory drawer. A wine chiller was also incorporated into the design.

Within their wish list was also the latest ‘must have’ kitchen gadget: the hot water tap. The Quooker hot water tap sits inconspicuously next to the main kitchen mixer tap. These hot water taps have revolutionised the making of hot beverages, with nearly boiling water on hand instantly, a kettle is a thing of the past.

Utility Room

The attention to detail does not stop in the kitchen. Quite often utility rooms are overlooked. Nolte Kitchen units have also been used to increase storage space within the utility room. The vivid blue splash backs are also a feature here, carrying on the theme from the kitchen. This is a room that multi-tasks, cleverly incorporating under counter seating to create a work station, this utility room also combines as a study area.

This beautiful Nolte kitchen and breakfast room is the heart of the home. The lantern roof light lets light flood into this bright and open space, and the metallic blue coloured splash backs gives the impression of a summery day despite the weather outside. The Client has created a kitchen in which her son can develop his skills as a cook, but also a space that the family can enjoy.

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