THE BRIEF
Situated in the heart of the Lake District, Keswick Cookery School offers masterclasses for foodies looking to up the stakes with their cooking game.
When professional TV chef, author and local food addict Peter Sidwell wanted to update the kitchen where he tests out many of his innovative seasonal recipes, films his online shows and holds cookery masterclasses, he turned to contemporary kitchen supplier Symphony and Karndean Designflooring.
Sector: Hospitality
Client: Keswick Cookery School
Area: 72m2
Volcanic Black stone tiles from the rigid core flooring range
THE CONCEPT
Reflecting his modern take on seasonal eating, he designed his new kitchen to be practical, beautiful and durable with a neutral industrial look.
Peter explained: “I wanted the kitchen to be a modern space with clean lines but also to reflect the timelessness of the Lake District landscape. We have lots of cooking equipment so storage and space to move around was key but I was also keen that our students would be inspired by the outside environment to experiment with local ingredients.”
THE LOOK
A minimalist design, light grey colour palette and stone design flooring links the interior to the local landscape with its stunning mountains and fells and allows the views through large picture windows to take centre stage.
Working to a tight deadline Peter opted for the quick-to-fit rigid core flooring range. Volcanic Black proved to be the perfect design with its strong charcoal grey tones and distinctive veining that balances the softly mottled appearance of the kitchen units. Completing the modern industrial look, Peter added chrome table legs and grey metallic shelving, stools and accessories.
Peter said: “I’m delighted with the end result. In such a busy space a practical floor was essential. Korlok has given us a hard wearing and waterproof floor that can stand up to the wear and tear of a cookery school. I was impressed with the special surface protection layer which protects against dirt and germs, making this a hygienic floor that is so easy to look after.”
Complete neutral industrial look with Volcanic Black stone tiles from the rigid core flooring range
With its rigid core construction and 5G® click-locking mechanism, the floor offers a quick installation without the need for extensive subfloor preparation. A pre-attached acoustic backing also makes this floor quiet underfoot and can be combined with underfloor heating for extra convenience and comfort.