POLISHED CONCRETE ISLAND
STOCKPORT – MANCHESTER
This Stockport, Greater Manchester kitchen centres around a large bespoke polished concrete island measuring approximately 2.4 metres long by 1.8 metres wide. Cast in our natural Portland grey, the worktop has a 40mm edge thickness, an integrated concrete sink and cast-in drainer grooves to create a practical working area around the sink.
The concrete was polished to a mid-sheen and sealed with a reactive densifier. Its soft grey finish works particularly well with the hand-painted blue cabinetry and aged brass fittings, giving the kitchen a more refined character while retaining the natural variation and solidity of cast concrete.
What we love about this project
The combination of concrete, brass and deep blue cabinetry gives this kitchen a distinctive but very balanced feel. Brass details are repeated throughout the room, from the taps and sink waste to the cabinet handles and bar stools, while the geometric tiled floor helps define the kitchen within the much larger open-plan living space.
The scale of the concrete island suits the room particularly well. Large areas of glazing bring natural light across the polished surface, while the open layout connects the kitchen with the dining and living areas and views of the garden beyond.
Details such as the concealed extractor, industrial-style lighting and illuminated circus sign add personality without competing with the main materials. The result is a large, highly functional kitchen in which the polished concrete island remains the central feature.
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