Merrywood Road, Bristol

Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, yellow wall cabinets, white tiled backsplash, built-in oven, stovetop, and small appliances on the counter.

“When you hear the phrase ‘1960’s Milanese café’ during the initial brief, you know the end result is going to be out of the ordinary.”

Merrywood Road, Bristol

Colourful Retro Kitchen

Referencing a 1960s Milanese café from the outset, this project was always set to be expressive and full of personality. Working closely with the client, we translated their love of colour and mid-century design into a kitchen that feels playful, confident and entirely unique.

Inset stained birch plywood doors set within crisp white surrounds create a strong architectural framework, subtly nodding to modernist influences. Bold colour choices were layered throughout the space, from the vibrant worktops and fridge fronts to the striking yellow wall cabinetry, bringing energy and warmth to the overall scheme.

Making the most of the generous ceiling height, a suspended gantry and bespoke drinks cabinet introduce stainless steel and reeded glass elements, adding texture and vertical interest while clearly defining the kitchen within the wider living area.

Line drawing of a person working on a computer with a large display and a keyboard.
A metal cabinet with a textured glass door, filled with books, bottles, and containers inside, against a yellow wall on the left and a white wall on the right.
A modern kitchen with wooden and yellow cabinets, a black oven, a stovetop, a sink, a kettle, and a refrigerator with colorful books inside.
Close-up of a pink bathroom sink with a silver faucet, a drain, and a label that reads 'elleci'.

Materials

Inset stained birch plywood doors with white surrounds, a nod to Le Corbusier, established a distinctively mid-century feel in the space. Pops of colour from the Hi-Macs worktops and fridge doors were added to compliment the strong yellow laminate in the wall cupboard doors.

Black silhouette of a person meditating with legs crossed and hands resting on knees.
Kitchen with white tiled backsplash, brown cabinets, a stove with oven, and a small blue bunny-shaped toy doll on the counter.
Shelf with colorful plastic crates, glass bottles, and mugs in a modern kitchen.
A wooden cabinet with a vertical white handle on the left door and three horizontal white handles on the right drawers.

The Outcome

The completed kitchen is lively, characterful and unapologetically individual. Balancing bold colour with structured design, the space feels joyful. It’s a kitchen that invites conversation, creativity and everyday use, while celebrating the client’s distinctive vision.

Additional Notes & Thanks

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