Amy and Sam's stunning open plan kitchen transformation

Published on 23 Feb 2022

The Dowell's open-plan kitchen is the perfect blend of traditional features and modern functionality.

Last year, Amy and Sam embarked on a complete home renovation project.

Renovating a house from top to bottom is, of course, no mean feat, so when the time came to do the kitchen, they knew they had to get it right.

The plan was to create an open plan kitchen, dining and living area. Amy was pregnant, and the young couple felt an open-plan layout would allow them to watch over the baby and create a more social family space.

Following some kitchen company research and several showroom visits, the couple felt disheartened. None of the companies they'd visited could offer anything unique. So, they looked at bespoke options but were put off by the hefty price tag.

Despite their disappointing hunt for their perfect kitchen, Amy and Sam kept looking and stumbled upon Sigma 3's website. Our selection of unique design features was precisely what the couple had been looking for.

They arranged a design consultation with Katie at our Newport showroom and began planning their open-plan kitchen.

What was the brief?

Sam explained that they were looking for a traditional shaker kitchen filled with modern appliances and a functional layout.

The couple also wanted to incorporate eye-catching design features to set their kitchen apart from a standard shaker.

As the kitchen was open-plan, the colour scheme needed to work seamlessly with the wider area.

The design process

Katie talked Amy and Sam through their storage, design and colour options. The crate drawers were unlike anything they'd seen previously, so they incorporated them into the design.

The couple decided that The Connery drinks cabinet would make a perfect addition to their home. It would make for a stand-out feature, provide a place for Sam's whiskey collection and bring a sense of occasion when entertaining friends and family.

Wine drawers were added to the kitchen island to enhance the overall sophisticated look.

The outcome

When asked about their favourite part of their new kitchen, Sam explained he loved how The Connery and crate larder looked next to each other. Amy loved the kitchen island as it provides a place for people to congregate. Not only this, the island's position allows whoever is cooking to look over to the rest of the open-plan space.

The combination of beautiful colours and eye-catching design features has provided the family of 3 with the visually impactful space that’s as beautiful as it is functional.  

Has Sam and Amy's open-plan kitchen inspired you?

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