Design case study: A rose-tinted retreat
Scandinavian-style specialists Sola Kitchens have created a breathtaking kitchen at Midgham House, with the client requesting a space both minimalist and luxurious
Words: George Dean // Photography: Darren Chung // Styling: Studio Miaki
Situated in the grounds of a grand country estate, the client tasked Sola Kitchens with creating a colourful chef-worthy kitchen, which also made the most of this orangery-style room with bursts of eclectic styling.
According to Sola, the homeowner specifically requested a pink and rose palette for both the cabinetry and stone worktops, along with a French-style cooker hood. Another request was to incorporate a charming hanging rail to hold copper pans which would be used daily, and for the door and sink furniture to offer a mixture of copper and brass finishes.
This client also wanted the space to feature one door connecting to the rest of the house, and another that would lead to a walk-in larder – both of which had to form a seamless part of the kitchen cabinetry.
Sola Kitchens made the most of this expansive space, and set the stage with a three-metre-long island as a focal point. A personally requested country-style cooker hood hangs above the hob and three ovens, which draws the eye upwards to the room’s incredible lantern roof.
Behind the hob, the rose-coloured splashback also incorporates a step-shelf for holding ingredients and spices.
On one side of the range, Sola Kitchens’ signature Fjord style bleached oak veneer-fronted base drawers, paired with a run of glass-fronted wall cupboards, feature prominently on the back wall.
On the opposite side of the kitchen, a run of cabinetry has been blended with wall panels, which cleverly conceal hidden entrances and storage, along with a professional-style fridge and freezer. This all works together to preserve the kitchen’s elegant and uncluttered atmosphere.
The finer details…
About – Established more than two decades ago, Sola Kitchens says it is “the only company in Britain that offers truly bespoke Scandinavian-style kitchens”, with its cabinetry made by hand in its workshops in Sweden and Britain.
The property – A neo Gothic-style reconstruction of the original Midgham House, which was previously damaged in a fire.
Project cost – Over £150,000.
The client – A medical professional, along with her numerous pets and two children.
Cabinetry – Bleached oak veneer-fronted base drawers in Sola Kitchens’ signature Fjord style.
The brief – A natural-look Swedish-style kitchen that stood apart from the rest of the property, utilising a warm palette that makes use of wood tones.
This case study project originally appeared in the December 2024 issue of Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms Magazine, kbbreview’s sister publication.
