We find out how Cato Creative transformed a simple design with clean, handleless doors into a showstopping kitchen with the help of HIMACS and its extensive portfolio of products.
Photos by Chris Snook.
The property is a mid-terrace Victorian house arranged over 3 floors, with extensions at the ground floor, first floor and loft levels. The ground floor is home to the kitchen diner, a family hang-out space, and a workspace.
The bright and welcoming kitchen extension is flooded with light from Crittall style glazing and skylights, and it opens onto the garden. A backdrop of white painted walls, clean lines, crisp angles and pared-back finishes create a blank canvas that allows the blocks of bold colours to take centre stage.
The design and layout for this full extension and refurbishment was based on a desire to flood light into the darkest of spaces. With a south facing garden, large format rear glazing and skylights were used to train light into the heart of the home. Full height doors and sliding walls work with internal glazed panels to enhance the openness and space. A simple base of painted brick allows the vibrant colours to pop.
Adding to the drama of the HIMACS surfaces in Banana and Orange, further wall-fitted wooden cabinets which house pantry cupboards, a cocktail cabinet and refrigeration are handpainted in Mischief by Little Greene and Tropical Palm by Sanderson. The 4 distinct kitchen blocks have specific functions from food preparation to cooking to storage, as well as their own colour personalities, which were carefully chosen to both complement and contrast with each other.
Each colour has a subtly different interaction with the light that changes through day and the seasons, creating fascinating effects. The eclectic mix of hues and tones continues into the living area, with a reclaimed wood dining table adding a rustic touch to this unashamedly contemporary kitchen.
HIMACS is said to be particularly suited to use in a kitchen environment by virtue of its versatility, lasting quality and easy liveability. It's suitable for almost any application and offered in an extensive range of colours – from solids to particle matrixes and veined stone effects, and from neutrals to bolds. It's said to be ideal for areas where hygiene and easy-care are critical, and its smooth, homogenous, non-porous composition offers multiple benefits, both aesthetic and functional.
Other elements of the kitchen include a splashback of white tiles by Mutina, Siemens appliances and a Quooker fusion tap.
“HIMACS was chosen for its wide range of colours and finishes, allowing for creative design possibilities that can complement any decor style. Its strength and resilience mean it can withstand the demands of daily use, providing a reliable and stylish option. HIMACS forms key elements of the kitchen space,” says Mark Barratt, project designer.
