Modern Mix of Materials

This striking open plan design contrasts gloss and woodgrain finishes and is an illustration of how well two materials can be mixed. Metrica Gloss White has been used on wall cupboards and appliance housings, with low level units using Linear Grey Nebraska Oak.

In keeping with current trends for simple, uncluttered kitchens, the doors include factory fitted steel trim handles (handle suite 656) which provide easy access to units with only a subtle intrusion on the sleek design.

In the same way that the units contrast, the worktops have also been designed to mirror this, withworktops in polished white and a darker, thicker granite effect Silestone worktop used to create the breakfast bar area.

The kitchen is completed with bi-fold patio doors, bathing the kitchen in natural light, creating an airy feel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which finishes are combined in this kitchen?

Metrica Gloss White is combined with Linear Grey Nebraska Oak, contrasting a high-gloss finish against a woodgrain one in the same open-plan space.

Does mixing gloss and woodgrain actually work?

It does, and this design is a good illustration of how well two materials can be mixed. The contrast gives the room definition that a single finish throughout would not achieve, provided the two are balanced deliberately rather than scattered.

What handles are used?

The doors include factory-fitted steel trim handles, which provide easy opening while keeping the frontage clean. It suits the current preference for simple, uncluttered kitchens where the hardware does not compete with the finish.

How are the worktops treated?

The worktops mirror the contrast in the units, pairing a polished white surface with a darker, thicker granite. Repeating the contrast at worktop level is what ties the two cabinet finishes together rather than leaving them looking unrelated.

Can you design a two-finish kitchen like this?

Yes. Two-tone and mixed-material schemes are among the most requested designs at the moment, and they work particularly well in open-plan rooms with good natural light. We design and install kitchens for homes across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Cambridgeshire, with a showroom in Langford, Bedfordshire.