In this exceptional home, living room and kitchen flow seamlessly into one another, with the marble worktop as the connecting element. In collaboration with architect Bob Manders, Culimaat realised a design kitchen that is not only functional, but above all stands in the space as a sculptural piece of furniture.
The design of this kitchen is fully attuned to the interior of the home. The various shades of grey found in the living room have been subtly translated into the marble, creating a harmonious whole. The marble worktop forms the visual pivot, bringing calm, coherence and refinement. The kitchen was deliberately designed as a piece of furniture rather than a traditional cooking area. This makes the whole understated and powerful at once, an approach that fits perfectly with high-end residential architecture.
What immediately stands out is the impressive volume of the kitchen island. The marble worktop continues seamlessly over the sides, creating a solid, monolithic object. At the same time, the island appears to float, as it is positioned four centimetres above the poured floor. This subtle detail brings lightness to the design and prevents the whole from appearing too heavy. The absence of visible support further emphasises the floating character and gives the marble worktop an almost sculptural appearance.
A special aspect of this project is the way the marble has been finished. The vertical parts of the kitchen island have undergone a special treatment, creating a coarse, almost raw structure. This gives the design a more industrial and tactile character.
In contrast, the worktop has been finished completely smooth and impregnated. This contrast between raw and refined creates tension and depth in the design, and makes the kitchen visually all the more interesting.
In the back wall sits a subtly integrated bar, closed off electrically with a leather panel. During the day it functions as additional workspace, while in the evening a fully equipped bar appears. This clever bespoke detail underlines Culimaat's vision: design and functionality always go hand in hand. The combination of high-quality materials, innovative techniques and a well-considered layout makes this kitchen an example of top-class design. Not without reason was this project awarded a Kitchen Design Award in 2015.
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