Good design takes patience and this project is a good example why. Mr and Mrs Stokes first approached Jo Buckerfield to help plan a home extension. After months of exploring options and a complete rethink of the brief, returned over a year later with a clearer vision: an orangery-style extension, with the original kitchen wall removed to open up the space.
Even with the wall gone, this remained a genuinely compact footprint. Mr Stokes wanted some of it given over to a home office for work-from-home days, all without compromising Mrs Stokes's need for maximum kitchen worktop space and increased storage. These competing-priorities required thoughtful design not simply selling as many cabinets as you could cram in.
Rather than cluttering the walls to squeeze in storage, Jo designed around genuine multi-functionality, carefully considering the orangery's furniture and colours to keep the whole space feeling light and open. The finished kitchen blends seamlessly into a dynamic dining area and bright orangery. It did take time from start to finish but everyone involved was delighted with the result.
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Multi functional compact kitchen
A compact kitchen for day-to-day living
