Edward Schoolheifer’s mid-century homes of Manygate Lane in Shepperton have become icons of modernism, and the owners of this property had spent many months searching for a kitchen design that would do justice to the open-plan 1960s architecture of their home. They turned to Uncommon Projects seeking a more contextually appropriate alternative to the conventional, all-white proposals they’d been given.
A warm oak veneer has been chosen for the cabinets to complement the original pine ceiling and hardwood floor, whereas a bold yellow on the peninsula contrasts with the dark grey of the cabinet doors and seizes the attention when viewed from the courtyard.
From the beginning, the goal was to honour the modernist ideals behind the original design, updating it to meet the needs of modern-day living while retaining the warmth and materiality inherent in the space.
