03/04/2026
I’ve shared little snippets of this design on my socials before, but the room has only just been fully completed and today I finally took the finished photographs.
My client came to me after the kitchen had already been installed, with some regrets about the colour choices made with the kitchen company. The cabinetry features three tones; white, dark blue, and a lighter blue. When I first saw it, I agreed it didn’t quite sit right. The contrast between the bright white and dark blue felt too stark, and the addition of the lighter blue introduced even more cool tones, making the space feel unbalanced. What the room was really missing was warmth, texture, and natural elements. To help tie the three kitchen tones together, I introduced artwork that incorporates all of the shades, creating a more cohesive feel. The addition of real plants also helps to soften the space and bring it to life. Layering in materials like wicker, wood, rattan, brass, black metal, seagrass, and marble adds warmth and depth, while creating much more visual interest through natural finishes. Given the seaside setting, it felt right to introduce a subtle coastal influence, but I was keen to avoid anything overly themed or contrived. Instead, the look leans more towards a relaxed Californian beach house, brought in through palm prints and fabrics. To keep things feeling relaxed and not too “matchy,” each window has been dressed differently, using a mix of stripes, palms, and plain fabrics for a more layered, lived in feel. Curtains & blinds made by the talented