Modern handleless kitchen with light wood ceiling beams and minimalist design

Modern handleless kitchen with light wood ceiling beams and minimalist design

Open Plan Kitchen Diner with Slatted Acoustic Panelling and Ecletic mix of Furnishings

Hove, East Sussex

The Brief

When we first met with the clients, they expressed a clear vision: they wanted a contemporary open-plan kitchen that felt warm, welcoming, and in harmony with the character of their home and the oak beams within the space. They were drawn to natural textures, soft neutral tones, and a minimalist aesthetic which they could then create warmth with the furniture within the space. The brief centred around creating a handleless kitchen that embraced natural light, with a focus on slatted wood details, tactile surfaces, and clever zoning between cooking and dining areas. Bi-fold doors to the garden were a key feature, allowing the outdoors to blend seamlessly with the interior. Practicality was equally important – they requested plenty of concealed storage, integrated appliances, and a generous breakfast bar for casual dining and entertaining. It was important to us that the design felt timeless yet personal, so we chose materials like textured oak, crisp white cabinetry, and quartz worktops to bring the scheme together beautifully.

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The Design

We approached the brief with a focus on creating a modern, handleless kitchen that blended functionality with natural beauty and a kitchen which would add personality and luxury to the space. To maximise light and create a seamless connection to the garden, we considered the light from the large bi-fold doors and a carefully considered layout that encourages easy movement between cooking, dining, and entertaining spaces. The choice of slatted oak detailing added warmth and texture, perfectly complementing the minimalist cabinetry and quartz worktops. We integrated appliances discreetly to maintain clean lines, while ensuring the kitchen was highly practical for everyday use. Thoughtful zoning, hidden storage solutions, and a generous breakfast bar allow the space to feel open yet structured. Every material and finish was selected to ensure the kitchen feels timeless, tactile, and beautifully in tune with the character of the wider home.

What our client said “We received the most incredible kitchen designed and installed by the Brighton Kitchen Company. We experienced fantastic service from start to finish – great design initiatives and advice from Alex, he suggested layout ideas, tweaks and hints which make the kitchen perfect to use and live in. It looks gorgeous, it is sleek, contemporary yet warm and inviting. We get many compliments from guests especially on the wider bit of worktop behind the sink area which we find so useful. We enjoy our kitchen every day and can’t thank you enough for bringing the vision to reality”

 

 

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