A bold blue modern kitchen with warm oak slatted island. Suspended oak shelves allow for the display of treasured items. A clean and contemporary kitchen with bold colour and warmth brought in with natural materials

 A colourful penthouse apartment in the heart of King’s Cross, London.

Studio Rey were appointed to provide a full project package for a modern apartment with expansive views over the new Coal Drops Yard development in King’s Cross.

The apartment required a considered reworking of the kitchen and entrance hall to better utilise the space for our client. We opened up the large but unusable kitchen storage cupboard to create an easily accessible pantry unit and practical bin storage cupboard which has been shielded by an elegant oak slatted screen. The large island was reworked- a stained oak slatted front with a curved corner softens its impact on the space and a raised plinth allows for kitchen clutter to be shielded from the dining area and provides accessible power points. Suspended oak shelves clearly define the kitchen area from the living space and provide space to display treasured objects.

In the entrance hall we softened the harsh corner of the cabinetry as you enter the apartment by removing the storage cupboard and replacing it with a bench and curved shelving- this opens up the space and provides a more welcoming entrance to the home.

We provided detail designs for built in joinery throughout the home and worked closely with the client and joiner to create cost effective, functional and beautiful furniture pieces.

.Led by our client’s love of bold colour and inspired by their collection of artwork and ceramics we suggested an injection of colour balanced by warm and textural natural materials throughout the apartment with an aim to soften the modern feel of the home whilst retaining a bright and contemporary feel.

Design and styling by Studio Rey/ Photography by Chris Snook/ Build and joinery by CK Bespoke Refurbishments

A detail of a stained oak slatted kitchen island and bold blue cabinetry. Suspended oak shelving allow for display of kitchen items
A bold blue kitchen with curved slatted oak island. A warm white quartz worktop creates a clean and calm feel. Suspended shelving above the island allow display of beautiful ceramics
A detailed image of a kitchen worktop and bold blue cabinets with oak open shelving
A detail image of a bold blue kitchen with oak pantry unit and elegant oak slatted screen

“We feel very fortunate to have found Grace who was an absolute joy to work with. Our apartment in the King’s Cross development was a complex challenge. Grace listened carefully, helped us clarify our brief and came up with a range of inspired ideas.  She pushed us to be brave and worked collaboratively to ensure that the end result was even better than we had ever believed possible.  We wouldn’t hesitate to work with Studio Rey again and to recommend them without reservation.”

William and Carol - King’s Cross Apartment

A view of a contemporary bold blue kitchen with curved oak slatted island. Large windows show views of King's Cross in London. A round dining table is grounded by a patterned rug and Studio Haran pendant light
 
A large contemporary dining table with soft yellow modern dining chairs. Studio Haran pendants hang low over the table. Colourful artwork and floaty linen drapes create a welcoming feel
 
A light blue entrance bench with curved shelves create a welcoming entrance to this King's Cross apartment. Oak slats add texture and warmth. Imogen Heath patterned fabric cushions add a playful fee
An entrance bench with oak slatted back and curved shelves create a welcoming entrance to this apartment. The open shelves provide a place to display treasured items
 
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A view through to a dressing table nook from a warm ochre painted hallway. Artwork and ceramics add personality and charm to the space