ROTTERDAM - KITCHEN DINER  
spatial / rustic / nonchalant



This mansion in Rotterdam was built at the end of the nineteenth century. The residents wanted to convert the large room at the garden side into a kitchen. In terms of atmosphere the kitchen had to fit seamlessly with the beautiful architectural details of the city villa. And the absolute centerpiece had to be the kitchen island.
“A kitchen must match with the atmosphere of the house, so I have integrated various details from the house into the kitchen, such as the pedestals under the wall shelves. Those shapes come from the doorframes. I have given it a contemporary twist by installing LED lighting. Nicely concealed warm light that makes the kitchen extra homely.”
The chimney with its rich frame also evokes memories of the nineteenth century but has been equipped with the most modern exhaust equipment. The cooking and rinsing block and the high buffet cupboard were painted in off-white to match the room. The contrasting kitchen island in dark oak with a rustic worktop of granite, the same material as on the cooking and rinsing block, gives the room body. By choosing a worktop with large surfaces, a lot of space was created. “You can easily work with a number of people in this kitchen at the same time. And from the kitchen island you have a beautiful view on the garden.” 

High sideboard
A high sideboard with oak top and glass doors in the upper cabinets give the large space a certain nonchalance. The cabinet also offers a lot of storage space.

The kitchen island
The kitchen island, a sturdy element between the sideboard and the cooking and rinsing block, offers plenty of space to cook together. The worktop of burnt granite gives the island a rustic appearance.

The chimney
The chimney is tight but fits well with the rest of the house because of its rich frame. By choosing a freestanding stove and a tiled wall just above the stove, the kitchen acquired a distinguished nineteenth-century appearance.

Granite worktop
With its burnt granite worktop, table fronts and black steel handles, the kitchen seems almost original to the house. The kitchen offers plenty of space to cook and entertain family and friends.

ROTTERDAM - KITCHEN DINER  

spatial / rustic / nonchalant

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