When picturing David Gandy's home, his closet is a likely starting point. A collection of designer clothing comes with the job, after all. However, recently, the internationally renowned model, who resides in the leafy London neighborhood of Richmond, is actually more likely to be found in the kitchen.
Describing the kitchen as the heart of the home, Gandy notes that it's the space where his family spends the most time cooking, socializing, and entertaining. Therefore, during a recent renovation, no design decision was left to chance. Gandy opted for a fully bespoke kitchen from Bakehouse Kitchen's Vogue Luxe range – a natural choice since the collection embodies opulence, refinement, and luxury.
With an emphasis on combining raw materials, texture, and traditional construction methods with contemporary design influences, the kitchen exhibits the perfect blend of modern living while complementing the house's origins, resulting in a subtly luxurious, soothing space. 'It was important to us that the renovation paid tribute to the beautiful origins of this Georgian property, and with the kitchen being the main part of our house, we were keen to strike a balance between the symmetry of the architecture and being sensitive to the time period while creating a space that works for us,' Gandy comments. 'Partnering with Bakehouse Kitchens on this was a pleasure as they took the design nuances and made something special; it’s entirely bespoke and just what we were after – the cal.