In one of the lovely homes, a compact, simple yet elegant composition of the ONE kitchen is enclosed by a wall of glass which frames it within a discreet yet functional space.
We are at Francavilla Fontana, on Italy’s Salento peninsula, along the old route of the Appian Way in the Apulia Region.
It is a charming, fascinating little town, with narrow streets offering a mix of old buildings and modern additions.
In one of the lovely homes, a compact, simple yet elegant composition of the ONE kitchen is enclosed by a wall of glass which frames it within a discreet yet functional space.
The design strategy of ‘relegating’ the kitchen to a space entirely dedicated to its main functions creates a tidy, comfortable room. The large glazed partition conserves the room’s intimate mood yet opens it to sharing.
The oven, hob and washing, preparation and storage zones harmonise to simplify work in the kitchen with practical, labour-saving solutions that provide plenty of space to manoeuvre.
The vignette, masterly arrangement of accessories.
The unconventional added furnishings dovetail with the kitchen perfectly to create a trendy interior, part modern geometry and part artistic expression.
The design emphasises the Ephesus Grey of the elements and the white quartz of the worktop, contrasting sharply with the dark walls and the floor, breaking up the kitchen’s chromatic unity and giving it an exclusive air of lightness and refinement.