Contemporary Style
A Ribble Valley couple turned to Clearly Interiors when it came to designing and installing en-suite shower rooms along with a stunning new kitchen and living space in their lovely family home. Photography: Kirsten Platt
A property in Whalley has, over the years, been transformed into a family home that works on every level for a professional couple and their two teenage children.
When they bought their new home 13 years ago it needed a major overhaul as the couple explain: “It was not really decorated to our taste and it lacked character. One of the first things we did was to choose a new kitchen. We tend to like clean lines and lots of storage space so things never look cluttered.”
Over the years the kitchen space has been totally re-worked – walls have been knocked down and a large adjoining orangery overlooking the garden was built, which transformed the space.
However, in 2020 the couple were introduced to Clearly Interiors and their team of professional craftsmen: “A friend recommended them and as we needed a new en-suite to our bedroom, we decided to visit Clearly Interiors. They really listened to us when we were discussing our personal tastes and what we wanted to achieve.
“They produced a number of CAD drawings so we could see it on screen and move things around and once we were happy with the design, they set to work and absolutely transformed it!”
The couple were so happy with the work that Clearly Interiors had carried out, they began contemplating a new contemporary kitchen: “Again we began talking it through with them and they came up with some amazing designs. They listened to us and the design began to evolve into something that we really loved.
“Once we were happy with it they gave us a week by week plan which outlined the work to be carried out and they stuck to it every day.”
One of the most important parts of a building programme is the project management and this is where Clearly Interiors excelled: “They were amazing! Stuart from Clearly Interiors, worked on the kitchen project and was faultless. They were just so organised.”
The old kitchen was removed and a wall was demolished so the utility could be moved to a dedicated space near the garage.
Today, the kitchen of this contemporary property is a fine example of smart design, with a workable layout and well-chosen accessories. Despite it being the busiest room in the house, with plenty of storage, this large airy space is immaculate and most definitely is at the heart of this beautiful family home: “We live in the kitchen – it works so well!” agree the couple, who entertain regularly.
A huge island unit dominates the length of the L-shaped room. At one end is an alcove with a large flat-screen TV with wine-chiller beneath. There is a six-seater dining table where the family eat and there is extra ‘social’ seating at one end of the large island which heralds the start of the working area of the kitchen with its sleek, minimalist lines. Above the graphite-coloured island with its expanse of pure white worktops, are three huge, black and copper pendant lights. Behind the island are two striking pieces of contemporary art – the large-scale works reflecting the grey, copper and white palette of this beautiful living space.
At the far end of the island is a double sink with matt black Quooker boiling water tap while at the opposite end is a sleek Siemens induction hob with hidden central extractor.
On the far wall are two Siemens single ovens, while all the other appliances are seamlessly integrated including a fridge, dishwasher and a nifty pull-out recycling station under the island.
There are huge wide soft-close drawers for lots of storage while the light aged-oak Karndean flooring, with shades of grey, runs throughout the kitchen and seating area overlooking the gardens.
Comfortable sofas and lamps feature in the open orangery area making this an ultimately sociable and family-friendly living space: “I like cooking and we like to socialise so the space is ideal. It lends itself to entertaining and that’s one of the things we love about our new kitchen.”
Since having their en-suite and kitchen re-modelled by Clearly Interiors the couple went on to commission two more en-suites for their children. For their daughter they chose a smart walk-in shower, a sink unit with an attractive lightwood façade, chrome fittings and a feature chrome radiator and for their son, large marble effect tiles dominate the room which also has a walk-in shower and a feature mirror above the sink, which has anthracite taps and matching towel rail.
With capacity to match all budgets, Clearly Interiors is renowned for its showroom which has numerous displays that can be viewed to give customers lots of ideas when it comes to planning a new home project.
Speaking about the work carried out on the Whalley property, Stuart Heyes of Clearly Interiors adds: “They were a lovely couple with high expectations and they were very open to our design suggestions. By moving the utility into the garage, we reclaimed the entire floor space for the kitchen.
“Once they were happy with the design they couldn’t wait to get started!
“It is flattering when a customer asks us to return to do another project as it shows we are on the right track with our product offering and the quality of our services.”
Clearly Interiors
Unit 3, Holme Road, Burnley BB12 0BJ
01282 448800
info@clearlyinteriors.com
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