The creative re-arrangement of a 1920s townhouse kitchen in London is the results of Nimtim Architects’ creative approach. Cabinets made from birch plywood, a countertop made of white formica, and terracotta floor tiles set the stage for whimsical accents.
Above: The formaldehyde-free birch plywood design is by Chipfix Furniture. Photography by Megan Taylor, courtesy of Nimtim Architects from Kitchen of the Week: Playfulness and Plywood in a London Kitchen by Nimtim Architects.
Above: Appliances are integrated behind the plywood frame. Photography by Megan Taylor, courtesy of Nimtim Architects from Kitchen of the Week: Playfulness and Plywood in a London Kitchen by Nimtim Architects.
Above: A wall of storage cabinets and a fold-out table. Photography by Megan Taylor, courtesy of Nimtim Architects from Kitchen of the Week: Playfulness and Plywood in a London Kitchen by Nimtim Architects.
Materials & Lighting
Above: A similar white to the kitchen walls is Benjamin Moore’s Super White paint. For more white paint options see our post 10 Easy Pieces: Architects’ White Paint Picks.
Above: The floor tiles are from Living Terracotta. Shown here are the Traditional Terracotta Tiles; £42.95 for five tiles.
Above: The two hanging LED bar lights are the Studio A Beams from Hand & Eye Studio in a custom color; £920-£1,721.26.
Above: The Hand & Eye Studio Duo Terracotta Table Lamp is £200-£371.26.
Above: Two Artemide Teti Ceiling Lights in orange are seen in the wall of storage cabinets; €54 at Brinklight.
Faucets & Hardware
Above: The Kohler Crue Kitchen Faucet in Vibrant Stainless is $434.93 at Build.
Above: The cabinet hardware is the Swarf Hardware Hobson Colour; £16 each.
Accessories
Above: The Always Pan in Spice is $145 from Our Place.
Above: The Falconware 2 Pint Jug in Samphire Green is $44 at Woods Grove.
Above: The HAY Dish Drainer Tray in Powder is $31.20 at Finnish Design Shop. The drainer tray is paired with Dish Drainer Rack for $30 at HAY.
Above: The Roberts Radio Portable Radio in Teal Blue is $193.05 on Amazon.
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