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Swedish kitchen designer Paul Badran is a stickler for bespoke design. As the founder and director of Kitchens by Paul, Paul’s portfolio focuses on the finer details through high-quality finishes, natural materials and integrated technology and hardware.
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The owners asked for a kitchen with contrast for their historic apartment that followed a “simple yet timeless design”. With space at a premium, Kitchens by Paul conceived an L-shape kitchen formed around a central island and breakfast bar with stools neatly tucked beneath – reflecting the kitchen’s streamlined focus. This meant the kitchen could still be a central gathering point in the home and meet high traffic demands through consideration for flow of movement. In addition, the floor-to-ceiling wall cabinetry takes advantage of the ceiling height – without impinging on the overall space.
The kitchen sees a collaboration between Kitchens by Paul and
Given the access to natural light in the space, Kitchens by Paul were able to take a darker approach to the kitchen cabinetry. This saw melamine and smoked oak cabinetry paired with an Italian Carrara marble benchtop and statement splashback that extends to the ceiling. In keeping with the glamorous theme, jewel-like brass accents are introduced through the cylindrical range hood and kitchen mixer.
“Appliances are as important as the kitchen itself; they have to meet a specific criteria as well as being aesthetically appealing.”
– Founder and designer, Paul Badran
As a designer, Paul sees the appliances “as important as the kitchen itself; they have to meet specific criteria as well as being aesthetically appealing.” In this project, Paul specified the
The clients briefed Paul on appliances that needed to be “fast heating and easy cleaning”. The self-cleaning, carbon-black
Kitchens by Paul present a custom take on contemporary elegance in this Stockholm kitchen, tailored to the client’s lifestyle and, at the same time, making the most of a confined space. As Paul aptly reflects, “Through this project, we learned that small kitchens do not have to be boring. With the right mix of material and colours, you can always create an amazing space.”
“Through this project we learned that small kitchens do not have to be boring. With the right mix of materials and colours you can always create an amazing space.”
– Founder and designer, Paul Badran
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