A contemporary take on Shaker

This spring, British interiors brand Neptune reveals a fresh update to its pared-back Suffolk collection

Suffolk is a collection that’s known and loved for its simplicity, its lessis-more approach and its Shaker influence. Whether it’s the kitchen cabinetry or the freestanding pieces for the rest of the home, customers appreciate its ability to suit any style of house. Its paredback nature lets it act as a blank yet beautiful canvas. But, Neptune wanted to help Suffolk do more; the standard palette was a little too country and a few of its details were a bit too fussy. Some of the learnings and new ideas Neptune had since it was first designed deserved to become part of the entire collection. So, Suffolk has gone back to the drawing board.

Cabinetry

Because the Chichester laundry cabinetry has been a big success, Neptune decided to bring the most popular designs to Suffolk. It developed a full-height cabinet with nothing but adjustable oak shelving inside—it’s a simpler version of the broom cabinet and a scaled-down version of a larder.

The new base cabinets have increased functionality. Designs with drawers won’t have any cutlery separators or spice racks so each drawer can be used more freely, and the split-level bin was created with recycling in mind.

Storage

Henley’s countertop designs have been introduced to Suffolk so that a sense of a larder can be brought into smaller kitchens or tighter spaces. use them on top of a run of cabinetry or paired with the corresponding five-drawer base cabinet to create a deconstructed larder.

Beautiful details

Neptune want its designs to be as forwardthinking as possible, making people’s lives easier and their homes happier in any way that it can. Sometimes, it’s the smallest of details that count, such as a new approach to cabinet accessories. Not everyone wants a cutlery tray in their drawer, but there are some who want more than one. Some customers ask for limehouse’s spice rack or wet store, whereas others ask whether storage boxes are provided. So, with the new Suffolk, all of the drawers will come completely clear, and the accessories can be added into as many drawers as the customer wishes.

The colour palette

In the new Suffolk, Neptune move on from Honed Slate and Dove Grey—a colour coupling that’s loved, but that meant Suffolk was seen through more of a country lens. Instead, the designers chose a finish that was much more subtle and would open it up to any type of home, from townhouse to city apartment, and any style of interior, from country to contemporary.