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I have long been obsessed with dark hues and moody tones, atmospheric spaces with\u00a0a little drama or opulence.\u00a0 A\u00a0couple of years ago I visited the Bloomsbury Kitchen<\/a>\u00a0to bring some props along to the photoshoot. It was the first time I’d seen walls and cabinets painted in the same colour\u00a0and I quickly became captivated by the ambiance it created.<\/p>\n
It’s a bold move and one that has the potential to be a little OTT, but I think the trick is to pick an interesting shade, one that is multi-dimensional\u00a0or has an iridescent quality. Our deep ‘Pantry Blue’ has been a favourite\u00a0of our customers ever since we introduced it into our range, a beautiful navy with soft grey undertones that changes with the light. We often see it paired with white walls and marble tops for a classic clean and crisp look but I think it works particularly well in the Petersham Kitchen<\/a>.\u00a0Despite covering the cupboards, walls and ceiling, the\u00a0richness of the colour creates a warm and inviting space rather than a\u00a0room that is intimidatingly\u00a0dark.<\/p>\n
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Another trick the Petersham Kitchen<\/a> does so wonderfully is mixing warm worktops with the dark cabinetry, the beautiful aged copper and\u00a0Iroko wood softens the look and adds to the room’s cosy feel. It’s similar to the honed marble in the Bloomsbury Kitchen<\/a>, the\u00a0smooth texture and natural feel\u00a0breaks\u00a0up the dark grey and adds a little light in a\u00a0really lovely subtle way.<\/p>\n
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Of course, marble can look incredibly\u00a0luxurious too. The crazy Arabescato marble\u00a0in the Peckham Rye Kitchen<\/a> is such a statement and works perfectly with this unique\u00a0design.\u00a0Helen\u00a0fondly refers to this\u00a0style as ‘Eccentric English’ and I think that describes it to a T, it’s very quirky yet feels classic with our bespoke Georgian-style\u00a0cupboards painted\u00a0in this traditional British racing green.<\/p>\n
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So, what about black? There is something so fabulously dramatic about black cabinetry, especially when it’s mixed with bold San Simone quartzite and aged copper worktops like in the Millhouse Kitchen<\/a>. The design is simple, which is important with such a striking colour and busy materials. A glazed wall cupboard and painted canopy bring the room together without being overpowering, whilst opting for a warm grey over pure white walls makes this kitchen feel timeless rather than ultra-modern.<\/p>\n
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