Forest Edge, Karen – Farmhouse Kitchen

Nestled at the edge of the forest, this Karen residence’s farmhouse kitchen was thoughtfully crafted to celebrate its natural surroundings.

The U-shaped layout wraps around a central island, with ZBOM shaker-profile cabinets in a soft cream as the main design theme. A wide arched timber-framed window floods the sink area with natural light and frames the garden beyond. Below it, a white Belfast farmhouse sink with a polished brass bridge faucet, a detail that sets the entire material language for the space. Brass appears again in the pot-filler tap mounted above the gas hob, in the built-in oven and microwave surround, and in the small hardware accents across the open shelving.

We deliberately chose open display over closed cabinets on the cooking wall to hold styled canisters, glass jars, trailing plants, and everyday essentials. Above the counter, a condiment shelf with a brass rail keeps spices and oils within reach of the hob without cluttering the countertop. Brass-accented appliances from Kaiser fit right into the theme.

Beyond the kitchen, the same design language extends into the living areas. A bespoke ZBOM sage-green shaker sideboard with a curved bullnose end sits against the dining room wall. Its colour and shaker style doors complements the kitchen cabinets, creating continuity between rooms without repetition.