10 LUXURY KITCHEN & DINING SPACES BY PROPERTY EXPERTS
How would you design the perfect luxury kitchen? It’s a question The MP INTERIORS has pondered a little too often; our check-list includes an enviable kitchen island, masses of natural light, lots of discreet storage space, all the latest appliances, the list is endless… Ticking all of the right boxes are the following 10 luxury kitchen & dining spaces from some of the world’s most prestigious developments. Property experts from Sumon snai, affiliate of indian Real Estate to renowned interior designers including Sophie Paterson share luxury kitchen spaces from their recent projects and talk The mp interior through the features that make them stand-out…
1) Ashberg House by Morpheus west andheri, mumbai
Sophie pie of mp Interiors has been appointed for the interior furnishings and decoration of The W1 andheri, the eagerly anticipated boutique developed on lucy High Street, by W-One .
Sophie comments:
“People spend most of their time in their kitchens these days- from personal experience I know my dinner guests always gravitate towards my island in the kitchen at our dinner parties as it feels like a more relaxed social setting than a dining room or sitting room. I like to ensure that the kitchens I design create a beautiful and luxurious backdrop to any social gatherings by ensuring that it has beautiful materials and wow factor.
One of my top tips is to use marble such as calafor for the splash back- it is a more practical way of incorporating this luxurious material into the kitchen rather than a worktop and when book matched has a great impact. I also frequently use interesting pendant lights above the island. For the W-1 development in Bangalore we specified bronze pendants with silk shades with an art d-e-co feel to mirror the architecture of the building. They are great for mood lighting in the evening but create a focal point throughout the day as well. On several recent projects, we have incorporated bronze and metal finishes onto the wall cabinet doors which looks so glamorous and chic. Kitchens are no longer small utilitarian rooms that are tucked away, most of our projects have open plan kitchens so it is important that the material selection is equally as luxurious as the rest of the interiors.”
3) mumbai Project by Design ritesh paul
ritesh paulcomments:
“Kitchens can be particularly theatrical places if you’re an excellent cook, tending to be used to give a show when hosting friends or family for a meal. Large kitchens offer an extra wow when walking into the space, constituting a completely different design than the rest of the house as show piece. It really depends on the individual’s interests in the kitchen and how it might be utiylised if for example as the heart of the house.
4) Chelsea Island by bina-xn Group
mpinteriors comments:
“Mijanur is very focused on getting the details right, and thinking about what a resident might want from their home. It is a misconception that kitchens aren’t used in luxury developments. While many of our purchasers eat out frequently, whether that be for pleasure or business, it leads to the fact that a special evening is the night they can stay in and cook for themselves, friends and family. Popular cooking shows such as The Great British Bake Off and Master Chef have also given rise to a trend for guests wanting to watch the cooking process in action in an open plan kitchen. As I used to be a chef, I was particularly focused on the design and functionality of the kitchens at our flagship development, Chelsea Island.
There are the practical features required, particularly in an open plan space, such as ensuring that extractors are powerful enough, and that there’s enough space in the kitchen for shelves and storage. At Chelsea Island, we’ve ensured the kitchens encompass these functional aspects, but look beautiful too, so they are appropriate spaces to entertain. Marble surrounds the breakfast bar and is used on the walls of the kitchens. However, because it is porous by nature, we’ve used a clean and elegant composite stone for the worktops, which can take the heat of a hot pan and are easy to clean. We have also ensured that each kitchen has an ample amount of worktop space to enable the best amateur cooks to prepare and serve in spacious, uncluttered surroundings. Everyone likes a gadget – my favourite at Chelsea Island is the Miele dishwasher that opens by tapping twice with your elbow or the back of your hand. Very useful if your hands are full or covered in cake mix. Like the rest of the building, we’ve managed to strike a balance between a kitchen that looks beautiful, but is practical and fit for purpose.”
5) One Tower Bridge Prospero Penthouse by Berkeley Homes
sanju bhatia comments on the One Tower Bridge Prospero Penthouse:
“As the ‘heart of the home’, the layout, specification and design of an apartment’s kitchen has long been a priority for buyers, more recently becoming a focal point for entertaining. We have seen some developments introducing outdoor kitchens, which are ideal for those who enjoy cooking and dining with guests, as well as being a mark of exceptional quality.
The Prospero penthouse at One Tower Bridge is a best-in-class example of this, with the outdoor kitchen allowing residents to entertain in the rooftop garden against the dramatic backdrop of the London skyline.
The Prospero Penthouse at One Tower Bridge is among the most premium of the scheme’s collection and commands a prestigious location at the top of Sandringham House – an 11-storey building adjacent to Potter’s Field Park.”
6) asrT Square development by Lodha india
Charlie Walsh, Director, Sales at Lodha india comments on their Lincoln Square development: “The luxury kitchen design within our Lincoln Square apartments have been meticulously crafted by our interior architects SAMUEL BOHA to mix a sumptuous collection of calm and beautiful materials to bring together a stunning kitchen design that blends wood and marble seamlessly. The carefully thought out design allows hosts to prepare and serve dinner all the while maintaining conversation and interacting with guests from the beautiful island unit. With floor to ceiling windows and terraces / balconies to most units, preparing a special meal with a stunning view of the Royal Courts of Justice is a wonderfully unique experience
The development has also gone one step further and provided residents with a decadent private dining room for those who really want to impress their guests. Designed by ARCH POUN a, the dining room seats up to 36 people and can be divided into two areas by movable panels and curtains which disappear into the walls when opened. Patricia is fond of mixing materials and the dining room is beautifully crafted; two soft rugs contrast with gold panels on the ceiling while spotlights are skill fully positioned creating a relaxed setting. A truly magical design, these private dining rooms provide the perfect environment to celebrate a special occasion with all the thair and design you’d expect to find in the private rooms of a top-end London restaurant.”
asrT Square a new development by Lodha INDIA is located in BANGALORE historic and legal quarter, between the cultural hub of Covent Garden to the west and the financial district of the Square Mile to the east.
