{"id":21021,"date":"2019-02-05T11:28:51","date_gmt":"2019-02-05T11:28:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/?p=21021"},"modified":"2026-02-25T16:14:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T16:14:17","slug":"devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff","title":{"rendered":"deVOL Directory: An Edwardian Villa in Cardiff"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Since photographing this beautiful home just a couple of months ago, it has become one of our most loved and most talked-about Shaker kitchens (and utility rooms!) ever. It\u2019s a favourite of mine too and it has been such a joy following along with the lovely owners on Instagram, watching them renovate this Edwardian Villa in Cardiff so sympathetically, authentically and totally beautifully. If you\u2019re into pretty interiors and like a good before and after shot (it\u2019s crazy to see what this place used to look like!!) then check out <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/a_prettier_interior\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@a_prettier_interior<\/a>, <\/em>they\u2019ve finished the kitchen and 2019 is the year they\u2019ll tackle the upstairs. And if you\u2019d like to know more about some of the finer details of this project then just keep on reading\u2026<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21097\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px;\">\n<p><div class=\"sharer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-21097\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8658-1200x801.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8658-1200x801.jpg 1200w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8658-300x200.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8658-600x400.jpg 600w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8658-768x513.jpg 768w\" alt=\"The cupboards in this beautiful kitchen in Cardiff are all from our Real Shaker range. \" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" \/><ul id=\"socialshare\"><!--<li class=\"fb\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/share?app_id=688330137993706&display=popup&href=https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff?img=\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8658-1200x801.jpg\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"tw\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff&text=deVOL Directory: An Edwardian Villa in Cardiff\"><\/a><li>--><li class=\"pt\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button?&url=https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff&media=\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8658-1200x801.jpg\"><\/a><li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!--\n \t\n\n<li class=\"fb\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/share?app_id=688330137993706&display=popup&href=\/blog\/2019\/02\/05\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff\/?img=\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8658-1200x801.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li class=\"tw\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=\/blog\/2019\/02\/05\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff\/&text=deVOL Directory: An Edwardian Villa in Cardiff\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\n \t\n\n<li>--><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>The cupboards in this deVOL Kitchen in Cardiff are all from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/kitchens\/shaker-kitchen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Real Shaker<\/a> range.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. THE PAINT COLOURS AND HARDWARE <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The little butcher\u2019s block is painted in deVOL\u2019s \u2018Damask\u2019 shade and \u2018Trinity Blue\u2019 has been used for the rest of the cupboards, this soft and very pretty paint is from our Shaker range, it\u2019s subtle and calming and a little reminiscent of a kitchen from long ago. The customers chose \u2018Wevet\u2019 by Farrow &amp; Ball as their wall colour, it\u2019s a delicate white with a tiny touch of grey and worked perfectly with the cool undertones of the cupboard colours. The combination of colours here was an absolute triumph, we have some very clever customers! Oh and the hardware is from our ever-popular Bella Brass range, a mix of the catches, knobs and pulls.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 The Bella Brass range is exclusive to kitchen customers, but our handcrafted handles are available separately- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/shop\/knobs-handles\/bella-hardware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.devolkitchens.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21083\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px;\">\n<p><div class=\"sharer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21083 size-large\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8732-1200x1798.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8732-1200x1798.jpg 1200w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8732-300x450.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8732-600x899.jpg 600w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8732-768x1151.jpg 768w\" alt=\"The Edwardian Villa in Cardiff\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1798\" \/><ul id=\"socialshare\"><!--<li class=\"fb\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/share?app_id=688330137993706&display=popup&href=https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff?img=\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8732-1200x1798.jpg\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"tw\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff&text=deVOL Directory: An Edwardian Villa in Cardiff\"><\/a><li>--><li class=\"pt\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button?&url=https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff&media=\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8732-1200x1798.jpg\"><\/a><li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!--\n \t\n\n<li class=\"fb\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/share?app_id=688330137993706&display=popup&href=\/blog\/2019\/02\/05\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff\/?img=\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8732-1200x1798.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li class=\"tw\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=\/blog\/2019\/02\/05\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff\/&text=deVOL Directory: An Edwardian Villa in Cardiff\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\n \t\n\n<li>--><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Big sash windows bathed this kitchen in the loveliest natural light.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. THE FLOORING<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a peek into the little deVOL utility room and a great shot to show you both floors used in this project. The wooden boards are reclaimed but you would never know, they look as if they could have always been there, all scuffed and so full of character. And then there\u2019s the Terracotta Tiles from our sister company Floors of Stone, now we have spoken about our love for these warm, worn quarry tiles many times before, if laid carefully they are completely authentic and look good just about anywhere.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 Floor Tiles <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floorsofstone.com\/our-tile-range\/terracotta-tiles\/terracotta-tiles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.floorsofstone.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21082\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px;\">\n<p><div class=\"sharer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21082 size-large\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8634-1200x1798.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8634-1200x1798.jpg 1200w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8634-300x450.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8634-600x899.jpg 600w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8634-768x1151.jpg 768w\" alt=\"The Edwardian Villa in Cardiff\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1798\" \/><ul id=\"socialshare\"><!--<li class=\"fb\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/share?app_id=688330137993706&display=popup&href=https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff?img=\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8634-1200x1798.jpg\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"tw\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff&text=deVOL Directory: An Edwardian Villa in Cardiff\"><\/a><li>--><li class=\"pt\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button?&url=https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff&media=\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8634-1200x1798.jpg\"><\/a><li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!--\n \t\n\n<li class=\"fb\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/share?app_id=688330137993706&display=popup&href=\/blog\/2019\/02\/05\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff\/?img=\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8634-1200x1798.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li class=\"tw\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=\/blog\/2019\/02\/05\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff\/&text=deVOL Directory: An Edwardian Villa in Cardiff\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\n \t\n\n<li>--><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>If you\u2019re lucky enough to have the space for a little utility room, go for it \u2013 a place to keep the messy jobs out of the kitchen!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. THE SINKS AND TAPS <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We love that the customers went for one of our deVOL 800 Fluted Sinks for the main kitchen, still very simple and traditional but the fluted front adds just a teeny hint of fanciness. They kept it classic in the utility room with a Villeroy &amp; Boch Farmhouse 60 sink, and each sink had a pair of our Aged Brass \u2018Mayan\u2019 taps too. The Mayan style means two separate taps, one for hot water and one for cold. If you\u2019re after a pair of taps that look vintage but work like new, these are for you!<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 The fluted sink <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/shop\/taps-sinks\/devol-800-fluted-belfast-sink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.devolkitchens.co.uk<\/a> \u2013 The utility sink <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/shop\/taps-sinks\/devol-sinks \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.devolkitchens.co.uk <\/a> \u2013 The brass taps <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/shop\/taps-sinks\/devol-aged-brass-mayan-taps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.devolkitchens.co.uk<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21081\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px;\">\n<p><div class=\"sharer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21081 size-large\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8890-1200x1798.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8890-1200x1798.jpg 1200w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8890-300x450.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8890-600x899.jpg 600w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8890-768x1151.jpg 768w\" alt=\"The Edwardian Villa in Cardiff\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1798\" \/><ul id=\"socialshare\"><!--<li class=\"fb\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/share?app_id=688330137993706&display=popup&href=https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff?img=\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8890-1200x1798.jpg\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"tw\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff&text=deVOL Directory: An Edwardian Villa in Cardiff\"><\/a><li>--><li class=\"pt\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button?&url=https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff&media=\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8890-1200x1798.jpg\"><\/a><li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!--\n \t\n\n<li class=\"fb\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/share?app_id=688330137993706&display=popup&href=\/blog\/2019\/02\/05\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff\/?img=\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8890-1200x1798.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li class=\"tw\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=\/blog\/2019\/02\/05\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff\/&text=deVOL Directory: An Edwardian Villa in Cardiff\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\n \t\n\n<li>--><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Two very cool collaborations with two iconic British brands here \u2013 we made the sink with Shaws and the taps with Perrin &amp; Rowe.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. THE OPEN STORAGE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s always cool to see our customers not only come to us for their cupboards, but for some of the little extra bits for their new kitchen too. One of the latest products to come out of the metal studio here at Cotes Mill is this Aged Brass Hanging Rail with matching \u2018S\u2019 Hooks. If you\u2019re a keen cook or collector, open shelving, peg rails and hanging rails are always a good idea. Cooks need to grab a pan or ladle quickly and efficiently and this style of storage ensures everything is easy to find and easy to put away too. People who have a love of beautiful things also love to display them, why hide away all your treasures? Whether it\u2019s a collection of old French saucepans, straight rows of simple white plates and bowls, a few plants in terracotta pots or a jumbled mix of stuff, everyone\u2019s displays are personal to them and there\u2019s nothing better than a room with real personality.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 deVOL Hanging Rail <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/shop\/hangers-brackets\/devol-aged-brass-hanging-rails\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.devolkitchens.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 White Enamel Pans <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lisavalentinehome.co.uk\/shop\/white-enamel-pan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lisavalentinehome.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21046\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px;\">\n<p><div class=\"sharer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21046 size-large\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8806-1200x1798.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8806-1200x1798.jpg 1200w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8806-300x450.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8806-600x899.jpg 600w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8806-768x1151.jpg 768w\" alt=\"The Edwardian Villa in Cardiff\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1798\" \/><ul id=\"socialshare\"><!--<li class=\"fb\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/share?app_id=688330137993706&display=popup&href=https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff?img=\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8806-1200x1798.jpg\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"tw\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff&text=deVOL Directory: An Edwardian Villa in Cardiff\"><\/a><li>--><li class=\"pt\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button?&url=https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff&media=\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8806-1200x1798.jpg\"><\/a><li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!--\n \t\n\n<li class=\"fb\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/share?app_id=688330137993706&display=popup&href=\/blog\/2019\/02\/05\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff\/?img=\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8806-1200x1798.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li class=\"tw\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=\/blog\/2019\/02\/05\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff\/&text=deVOL Directory: An Edwardian Villa in Cardiff\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\n \t\n\n<li>--><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>A shelf and brass hanging rail kept the room feeling light and airy and made the very most of the high ceilings.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. THE WORKTOPS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2018Lagoon\u2019 Silestone topped the perimeter cupboards and a piece of our bespoke aged copper topped the butcher\u2019s block. Our copper worktops are all aged in-house by Steph using acidic substances like red wine vinegar. Not only is vinegar a natural ingredient and completely food safe, it also produces a very pretty and unique, mottled copper oxide patina. It\u2019s not all about good looks with copper though, it also has rather special natural antimicrobial and antibacterial properties and has been used in kitchens (hospitals too!) for many, many years.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 More info on \u2018Lagoon\u2019 Silestone <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silestone.co.uk\/colour\/lagoon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.silestone.co.uk<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21079\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px;\">\n<p><div class=\"sharer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21079 size-large\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8854-1200x1798.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8854-1200x1798.jpg 1200w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8854-300x450.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8854-600x899.jpg 600w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8854-768x1151.jpg 768w\" alt=\"The Edwardian Villa in Cardiff\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1798\" \/><ul id=\"socialshare\"><!--<li class=\"fb\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/share?app_id=688330137993706&display=popup&href=https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff?img=\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8854-1200x1798.jpg\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"tw\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff&text=deVOL Directory: An Edwardian Villa in Cardiff\"><\/a><li>--><li class=\"pt\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button?&url=https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff&media=\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8854-1200x1798.jpg\"><\/a><li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!--\n \t\n\n<li class=\"fb\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/share?app_id=688330137993706&display=popup&href=\/blog\/2019\/02\/05\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff\/?img=\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8854-1200x1798.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li class=\"tw\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=\/blog\/2019\/02\/05\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff\/&text=deVOL Directory: An Edwardian Villa in Cardiff\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\n \t\n\n<li>--><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>There were so many pretty architectural features in this Edwardian Villa, just look at that archway!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. THE LIGHTING<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I love the lighting choices here. These customers were so confident in their own style that they didn\u2019t need to make any statements with the lights. A couple of elegant glass ceiling lights by Rose &amp; Gray, cool brass wall lights by Rockett St George and check out that lamp by the squishy velvet armchair, it\u2019s from Soho Home. And I\u2019m pretty sure the customers sourced that fabulous rug on eBay, what a find!<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 Kitchen Glass Ceiling Light <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roseandgrey.co.uk\/bell-blown-glass-pendant-light-small-or-large\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.roseandgray.co.uk<\/a> \u2013 Brass Wall Lights <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk\/lighting\/lighting\/wall-lights.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 Dining Room Glass Ceiling Light <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roseandgrey.co.uk\/globe-blown-glass-pendant-light\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.roseandgray.co.uk<\/a> \u2013 Lounge Lamp <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sohohome.com\/walbrook-floor-lamp.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.sohohome.com<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21080\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px;\">\n<p><div class=\"sharer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21080 size-large\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8718-1200x1798.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8718-1200x1798.jpg 1200w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8718-300x450.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8718-600x899.jpg 600w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8718-768x1151.jpg 768w\" alt=\"The Edwardian Villa in Cardiff\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1798\" \/><ul id=\"socialshare\"><!--<li class=\"fb\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/share?app_id=688330137993706&display=popup&href=https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff?img=\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8718-1200x1798.jpg\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"tw\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff&text=deVOL Directory: An Edwardian Villa in Cardiff\"><\/a><li>--><li class=\"pt\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button?&url=https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff&media=\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8718-1200x1798.jpg\"><\/a><li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!--\n \t\n\n<li class=\"fb\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/share?app_id=688330137993706&display=popup&href=\/blog\/2019\/02\/05\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff\/?img=\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8718-1200x1798.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li class=\"tw\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=\/blog\/2019\/02\/05\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff\/&text=deVOL Directory: An Edwardian Villa in Cardiff\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\n \t\n\n<li>--><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>An original fireplace and lovely old table and chairs helped to make this room feel less \u2018kitcheny\u2019 and more like a living space.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. THE APPLIANCES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now we didn\u2019t get a clear shot of the appliances in this space but I know lots of you will be keen to know what the customers went for. You can just spot the range cooker on the right-hand side of this shot, it\u2019s a Smeg range in stainless steel. A very well-made cooker that won\u2019t let you down, our recommendation if you\u2019re after something that is sturdy and good-looking but don\u2019t want to totally splash out on something super high-end like a Wolf range! Behind the door to the left of the sink was an integrated Smeg dishwasher and the tall cupboard in the dining area (see above) housed an integrated fridge freezer, also by Smeg, and a roomy larder too. Having this large cupboard in the dining room not only linked the two spaces effortlessly but allowed the kitchen to stay uncluttered, light and airy.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 The range cooker <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smeguk.com\/cookers\/#filter_url=%2Fajax%2Fproducts_listing%2F&amp;model=c&amp;id=240&amp;p=1&amp;np=&amp;order=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.smeguk.com<\/a> \u2013 The dishwasher <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smeguk.com\/product\/di612e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.smeguk.com<\/a> \u2013 The fridge freezer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smeguk.com\/refrigerators\/fridge-freezer-built-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.smeguk.com<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21098\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px;\">\n<p><div class=\"sharer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-26289\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/A-beautiful-grey-Shaker-Kitchen-600x899.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/A-beautiful-grey-Shaker-Kitchen-600x899.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/A-beautiful-grey-Shaker-Kitchen-1800x2697.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/A-beautiful-grey-Shaker-Kitchen-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/A-beautiful-grey-Shaker-Kitchen-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/A-beautiful-grey-Shaker-Kitchen-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/A-beautiful-grey-Shaker-Kitchen-1367x2048.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/A-beautiful-grey-Shaker-Kitchen-1500x2248.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/A-beautiful-grey-Shaker-Kitchen-scaled.jpg 1709w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><ul id=\"socialshare\"><!--<li class=\"fb\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/share?app_id=688330137993706&display=popup&href=https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff?img=https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/A-beautiful-grey-Shaker-Kitchen-600x899.jpg\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"tw\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff&text=deVOL Directory: An Edwardian Villa in Cardiff\"><\/a><li>--><li class=\"pt\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button?&url=https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff&media=https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/A-beautiful-grey-Shaker-Kitchen-600x899.jpg\"><\/a><li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!--\n \t\n\n<li class=\"fb\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/share?app_id=688330137993706&display=popup&href=\/blog\/2019\/02\/05\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff\/?img=\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The-Edwardian-Villa-in-Cardiff-DSC_8684.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li class=\"tw\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=\/blog\/2019\/02\/05\/devol-directory-an-edwardian-villa-in-cardiff\/&text=deVOL Directory: An Edwardian Villa in Cardiff\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\n \t\n\n<li>--><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>The transition from utility room to kitchen and then into the dining area is quite lovely in this house.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Well I think that\u2019s everything and I very much hope this has been helpful and given you a little inspiration! But as always, please do get in touch if you have any questions, we love hearing from you.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Check out the Edwardian Villa in Cardiff full project page <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/kitchens\/shaker-kitchen\/edwardian-villa-cardiff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/em>.<br \/>\n\u2013 And don\u2019t forget to follow us on social media! <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/devolkitchens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/deVOLKitchens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/devol.kitchens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a><\/em> &amp; <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.co.uk\/deVOLKitchens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pinterest<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since photographing this beautiful home just a couple of months ago, it has become one of our most loved and most talked-about Shaker kitchens&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":21022,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[799,790],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21021","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-front","category-kitchens"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21021","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21021"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21021\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26290,"href":"https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21021\/revisions\/26290"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21022"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21021"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21021"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21021"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}