Itchenor, West Sussex
The Heart of Chichester Harbour
A kitchen as effortless as it is elegant
We are privileged to work on some of the most remarkable homes across Sussex and Hampshire. This complete redevelopment in Chichester Harbour is no exception — a property where every element, from the award-winning stonework to the striking architecture and interiors by Randall Design Group, reflects true design excellence.
For such a unique home, our task was clear: to create a kitchen that would be as functional as it is beautiful — a space capable of meeting the demands of passionate chefs while complementing the home’s uncompromising design vision.
At its heart, the kitchen is anchored by a dramatic curved island, its scale softened by elegant lines. The Corian Hazelnut worktop, with its intricate edge detailing, offers both texture and seamless functionality, creating a central hub for cooking, hosting, and everyday living. Comfortably seating four for informal breakfasts or drinks, it flows naturally towards the dining area, ready to welcome larger gatherings.
The culinary capability of this kitchen is unrivalled. Two 90cm Gaggenau Vario 400 series fridge-freezers provide generous cooling space, while a bank of Gaggenau 400 series ovens — including combi microwave, combi steam oven, and twin warming drawers — ensures effortless versatility. The Bora Pro 3 modular hob brings professional-grade performance with teppan, full service induction hob, hideaway extraction, and integrated control knobs, while twin dishwashers discreetly support even the most ambitious hosting.
Attention to detail extends far beyond the appliances. A hidden access door, seamlessly disguised within the in-frame shaker cabinetry, leads to a practical utility room, ensuring the main kitchen remains immaculate. Equally concealed is a dedicated coffee station: walnut-lined interiors, a drinks conditioning unit, and a statement espresso machine combine to create a private moment of theatre within the space.
Finishing touches elevate the design still further. Armac Martin hardware in Satin Antique Lacquer complements open walnut shelving, while a Quooker Classic Fusion Round with Cube delivers boiling, chilled, and sparkling water instantly — a modern luxury that feels effortlessly at home here.
This is a kitchen designed not only to impress, but to perform. A space that balances sculptural elegance with technical precision — and one that truly reflects the exceptional character of the home it belongs to.