The brief for this project was to extend the kitchen by incorporating an existing Utility room and re-orientating the spaces to allow for a large open plan space connecting onto the rear terrace. The clients wanted to incorporate colour and texture in the design as well as having areas to display their art and ceramics.  We focused on using every bit of space to create functional storage within the kitchen design.  Extra depth under the window sill was used to create a niche for appliances accessed by sliding doors behind the sink.  Low level storage was added under the large window facing the garden to create a window seat. By opening up the spaces and getting the layout right, the family can now occupy the space together for different uses at the same time.