Kitchens

If you are a fan of Grand Designs you will remember the inspirational property developer, Monty Ravenscroft, especially as it’s one of the only shows where the design was on a budget – although you can’t tell by the end result.The small Peckham House really is one of the best Grand Designs and the open plan kitchen is the centre point of the new home.

The house was built on a skinny plot and built without any windows. However without windows they have created a wonderful light space, mainly due to the unique sliding roof – an essential part of the new Peckham House and the open plan kitchen is a real success.

Working much like a car sunroof, the ceiling to the main living area is a large expanse of glass revealing the sky and airplanes passing overhead. The glass retracts at the press of a button and slides back at the first sign of rain, thanks to a sensor.

Monty’s open plan kitchen is light modern and truly stylish. With lots of cupboards to keep a tidy work space and bespoke storage solutions ensure everything has a home. This open plan kitchen shows us how open plan living can really work.