How Inglis Hall created a modern rustic kitchen for renowned designer Jay Osgerby

Who does Jay Osgerby – one of the UK’s most respected designers – turn to when he needs a new kitchen? To Lewes-based bespoke kitchen makers Inglis Hall it turns out – we hear how the project went.

Set within a beautifully reimagined barn conversion, this bespoke oak kitchen brings together striking architecture and exceptional craftsmanship. Combining honest materials, thoughtful design and integrated architectural cladding to create a modern rustic kitchen that feels intrinsic to the building itself.

The Sticks is a stunning reconstruction of former cart sheds by the sensitive and imaginative Rural Office. When it came to the design of the actual kitchen, Jay wasn’t looking for someone to simply make his design. He wanted a collaborator – designers and makers who would bring their own expertise and ideas to the table.

Inglis Hall's signature oak wall cladding conceals the bulk of storage and larger appliances. The cabinetry feels deceptively absent, fulfilling Jay and his wife Helen’s dream for a space that is less overtly 'kitcheny'. 

A fridge-freezer and pocket door pantry dissolve completely into the architecture of this timber-framed sanctuary.

The doors are all solid oak, while the carcases are made form 19mm oak veneered lacquered birch ply.

Despite the brief to avoid looking too 'kitcheny', the space remains a bastion of cooking and entertaining.

Top-of-the range products boost the functionality of the space and include a Westin American Pro extractor, Miele dishwasher and fridge-freezer.

The large Wolf range lurks ready for serious action, while Inglis Hall's Joiners Island answers Jay and Helen’s desire for a kitchen island with seating.

Generous overhangs create a table-like feel, made effortlessly light on its feet by traditional joinery.