Project brief & summary

The vision for this project was to transform the ground floor into a seamless open-plan kitchen, dining and social space, incorporating a discreet yet functional small workspace. The clients wanted a layout that encouraged connection — between cooking, dining and relaxing — while also opening fully onto the garden through expansive bifold doors. 

Natural light was essential. The room needed to feel bright, airy and welcoming throughout the day, with a strong visual link between the interior and exterior spaces. 

Stylistically, the brief centred around a warm industrial aesthetic softened with contemporary detailing. The clients were drawn to layered textures, honest materials and subtle contrasts, but without the space feeling overly raw or harsh. 

Technology was also at the forefront of the brief. High-performance appliances and integrated innovations were key requirements, ensuring the kitchen delivered on functionality as much as design. 

The goal was a cohesive, light-filled environment that balanced social living, practicality and modern industrial character. 

Description

To realise the warm industrial vision, we introduced a layered material palette built around a refined mix of slate-effect and linen-effect doors. Multiple shades of grey create depth and contrast, delivering texture without overpowering the space. The overall composition remains contemporary and clean, anchored by a predominantly handleless design that reinforces the streamlined aesthetic. 

Dekton Entzo worktops add subtle veining and a soft industrial edge, balancing durability with understated elegance. A black instant boiling water tap enhances the modern tone, while black bar handles were selectively introduced to the dedicated workspace and additional storage areas — adding functionality and a deliberate industrial accent. 

The generous island forms the centrepiece of the room with a stunning waterfall finish at both ends, complete with three counter stools to encourage social interaction. Practical pan storage wraps around the cooking zone, ensuring efficiency for everyday use. Integrated plinth LED lighting provides a floating effect at floor level, adding warmth, atmosphere and architectural definition to the open-plan space. 

Products &
Partners Used

Each element was carefully selected to integrate seamlessly within the bespoke cabinetry, allowing technology, materiality and craftsmanship to work effortlessly together.

A full suite of Siemens appliances was specified to ensure cutting-edge performance sat at the heart of the space. Seamlessly integrated throughout the kitchen, the appliances deliver precision cooking, energy efficiency and intuitive technology — perfectly aligned with the client’s forward-thinking brief. 

The Dekton Entzo worktops were fabricated and installed by Marchetti Stone, whose expert craftsmanship ensured sharp detailing and a flawless finish. A black Quooker tap enhances both practicality and the contemporary industrial aesthetic.  The LVT flooring, sourced and laid by the client, was installed in a herringbone pattern, adding subtle movement and texture while unifying the kitchen, dining and living zones with warmth and durability. 

Each element was carefully considered to ensure material quality, technology and workmanship work in harmony, resulting in a cohesive and high-performing open-plan environment. 

About Moylans

Moylans first opened the doors of its Leigh-on-Sea design studio and showroom in 1998. Since then the Moylan Family have designed and installed exquisite kitchens for the most desirable homes in Essex and Greater London; and built a business that’s renowned for its refreshing approach to affordable luxury.

Thoughtful Finishing Touches

It’s the subtle details that give a Moylans kitchen its distinctive character. From soft-close drawers and hidden storage solutions to hand-selected brass knobs and bespoke shelving, every element is designed with both beauty and functionality in mind. Accessories such as artisan ceramic canisters, leather-bound recipe books, and carefully placed greenery complement the clean lines, while under-cabinet LED lighting and integrated charging points enhance the modern, lived-in feel. These considered finishing touches ensure the kitchen is not only a workspace but a statement of refined taste.

Design Excellence

30+ Years Experience

Beautifully Bespoke