ELEGANT OPULENCE

The richness of this scheme is brought about by using paint in two deep shades, selected after designers Sam Hart from Roundhouse and Paul Carter of Vivid Consultancy studied how the light falls at certain times of the day. The tall units are painted in Copper Beech and the island in

New Black, both by Paint & Paper Library.

Although striking as a whole, this kitchen’s success arguably lies in its finer details. On the island, a thick band of brass in the shadowline of the worktop elevates the glamorous quartzite to another level. Finally, a trio of dark glass pendants and bar stools in plush emerald were added, bringing poise, texture and a swish of deep-jewel colour to the space.

KEY FEATURES Kitchens from £35,000, Roundhouse; bespoke Urbo and Metro matt lacquer cabinetry painted in Copper Beech, New Black and Acqua Viva, all Paint & Paper Library. Leathered African Fusion quartzite and Black Vermouth granite worktops, £10,080, supplied by Roundhouse. Subline 700-U sink in Anthracite, £585, Blanco. Pro-3 Fusion Round boiling-water tap in unlacquered brass, £1,483, Quooker. Brompton pendants, from £295 each, Original BTC. Beetle bar stools in Green velvet, £995 each, Gamfratesi for Gubi at The Conran Shop