Shiplap wood paneling in a classic English kitchen remodel
“I had a vision as soon as I walked in,” says Sally, the owner of this southwest London kitchen. Photography courtesy of British Standard. Sally a teacher mother of two and aspiring soon to be interior designer notes that she bucked the trend of moving the kitchen to the back and adding... ...an extension out to the garden Rather than having a space in the front that feels redundant I wanted the whole house to be used she tells us The idea for the shiplap paneling came from across the pond I was inspired by the houses on Nantucket Martha s... ...Vineyard and elsewhere in New England Sally tells us Do you know the difference between shiplap beadboard and V groove paneling The British Standard setup includes (from left) an open tray space, a single under-sink cabinet, an integrated dishwasher door, a drop-down bin, and a trio of pan drawers. The butler sink, iroko countertop, and patinated brass pulls are also British Standard components. Glass-paneled double doors (which lead out to the yard) and the use of shelves in lieu of overhead cabinets keep the space feeling open and airy. A large side-by-side fridge and freezer stands in the corner next to a British Standard tall wooden cabinet painted Farrow & Ball Railings. The front of the room, with its large bay window, serves as a hangout area with a desk slotted on one side.