Open-plan country kitchen with grey island
A timeless Arbor kitchen combining traditional country features, natural materials and contemporary touches in a Gloucestershire family home.
A country kitchen reimagined for family living
Set within a Gloucestershire home, this beautifully balanced Arbor kitchen brings together traditional country charm and contemporary family living. Designed as part of an orangery extension, the open-plan space creates a welcoming setting for cooking, dining and spending time together.
Soft, neutral cabinetry and a contrasting grey island sit alongside natural oak accents, original flagstone flooring and subtly veined worktops. Traditional features, including the grand overmantel and Belfast sink, bring character to the scheme, while carefully chosen contemporary details give the kitchen a fresh, considered finish.
The details
- Collection
- Arbor
- Paint colour
- Chester Stone, Pewter Island
- Worktop
- Caesarstone Bianca Drift
- Splashback
- Bronze Tint Glass
- Appliances
- Fisher & Paykel, Miele, Smeg, Quooker
- Layout
- Island
- Showroom
- Bristol
Inside this Arbor kitchen
A thoughtful blend of old-world charm, natural materials and contemporary details, designed for the rhythm of family life.
The brief
Our clients, a couple with two young daughters, wanted to create a bespoke family kitchen that would sit naturally within their orangery extension and continue to feel at home for years to come.
The ambition was to combine the character of a traditional country kitchen with the openness and practicality of contemporary family living. Natural materials, timeless cabinetry and generous space for gathering were central to the design.
The solution
Our Arbor cabinetry provides an understated foundation, with its delicate detailing complementing the property's traditional character. A soft neutral palette is balanced by the deeper grey island, creating contrast without compromising the kitchen's calm and welcoming feel.
The original flagstone flooring, warm oak features and stone worktops introduce natural texture throughout. A wooden breakfast bar provides an informal place to gather, while the grand overmantel frames the cooking area and creates an elegant focal point.
Contemporary touches have been carefully layered into the scheme. Teardrop pendant lights, a wine fridge and the subtle warmth of a mirrored gold splashback bring a fresh dimension to the design.
The result is a kitchen that feels equally suited to busy family mornings and relaxed evenings together, balancing practical everyday use with the enduring appeal of a country home.
Showroom
Bristol
18 Princess Victoria Street, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4BP
Get in touch
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Parking and transport
By car
There's pay-and-display bays around Clifton Village. Alternatively, West End car park (Jacob’s Wells Road) is around ten minutes’ walk.
By train
Clifton Down station is around fifteen minutes’ walk. Alternatively, buses from the city centre stop close by.
Not sure of the best route? Call the team and we’ll help you plan your visit.
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