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By clipping the corner off the island, Steven Andrews Bespoke of Oxfordshire, UK, ensured there was easy circulation to the built-in seating in the dining alcove in the bay window, as well as egress to the garden. The angled edge accommodates barstool chairs.
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The polygonal island serves multiple purposes: storage and display space, a central place to enjoy a bite and literally recharge via the pop-up power station in the center of the surface. Its irregular shape adds to the distinctive, off-beat character of the kitchen.
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The skylight originally featured wood beams; replacing them with slim metal dividers is in keeping with the contemporary design. The notch in the base cabinet by the door is a portal for the cat flap installed on the exterior wall and supplies a niche to keep food bowls out from underfoot.
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Concealed and open storage within arm’s reach of the sink and cooking appliances enable efficient meal prep. Pull-out drawers inside the pantry units make the full contents of the cabinet accessible.
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The built-in bench conserves floor space that chairs, with their push-back clearance requirements, would consume. The seats open up, offering more storage opportunities.
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Handcrafted drawer inserts organize utensils and tools. The dark wood is a reference to the Victorian heritage of the home and works to balance modern and traditional design elements.