![Kitchen cabinets, plate rack and sink](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c3bd2c_f19bdf5c27ea46f6ba8b6cb955534b95~mv2_d_7360_4912_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_132,h_88,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/c3bd2c_f19bdf5c27ea46f6ba8b6cb955534b95~mv2_d_7360_4912_s_4_2.jpg)
Project - Guildford
BESPOKE KITCHEN ISLAND - THE DOLPHIN
UNIQUE CUSTOM DESIGNED KITCHEN
![Guildford kitchen project - dolphin island](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b17758_32b2821c2ce24f47a67780a994065ec7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_500,h_342,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Guildford%20kitchen%20project%20-%20dolphin%20island.jpg)
The guiding aim of this project was to loosen up the feel of the kitchen by mixing materials and shapes.
Key is the curved bar – the shape of a diving dolphin - that supports the chopping block while pivoting from a pillar. With this swivelling movement the Plexwood (thin wooden strips strongly bonded) and aluminium horizontal surface meets all sorts of needs. It can be a breakfast bar, a servery or a drinks bar. Light to move, a pad underneath polishes the floor as it sweeps.
![kitchen nook - office space](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c3bd2c_a98d28a6c70a4240a434474901d7ac41~mv2_d_4912_7360_s_4_2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_508,w_4912,h_6345/fill/w_70,h_90,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/DSC_5497.jpg)
Looking into the kitchen, the sink cabinet is flanked by two aluminium wings, the architecture working sympathetically with the cabinetry to provide a framed experience.
This arrangement conceals behind it a walk-in pantry, keeping the kitchen relatively free from storage cupboards. There is plenty of room for a generous seating area and a big family table.
![kitchen shelving and appliances](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c3bd2c_a21a06e7c78c43309baa609aa75bd339~mv2_d_4912_7360_s_4_2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_384,w_4912,h_6592/fill/w_67,h_91,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/DSC_5474.jpg)
![family kitchen table](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c3bd2c_08f2632b81df4d33a75b75ee548f0b76~mv2_d_4912_7360_s_4_2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_618,w_4912,h_6124/fill/w_70,h_87,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/DSC_5499.jpg)
![bespoke kitchen furniture](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c3bd2c_700318a89b2347bb8ac8f0e56b939a4f~mv2_d_4912_7360_s_4_2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_565,w_4912,h_6230/fill/w_69,h_87,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/DSC_5475.jpg)
![kichen island peninsula](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c3bd2c_462bd8a4665644738a9e5036c498ef4f~mv2_d_4912_7360_s_4_2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_565,w_4912,h_6230/fill/w_69,h_87,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/DSC_5482.jpg)
![Kitchen sweet spot - view to the garden](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c3bd2c_0d14dc18620d4864bafe10c27398322e~mv2_d_4912_7360_s_4_2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_1697,w_4912,h_3385/fill/w_99,h_68,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/DSC_5485.jpg)