Casa - Latte and Storm
Contemporary Kitchen in Galway – Latte and Storm
This contemporary kitchen in Galway City feels settled from the moment you step into it, sitting comfortably within a home shaped by antique furniture and collected pieces.
A palette of Latte and Storm, paired with Halifax Oak, brings warmth and depth, while open shelving and an oak breakfast bar introduce a more lived-in, personal feel. Designed for everyday use, it’s a space that works effortlessly, without ever feeling over-designed or out of place.
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Kitchen Details:
Collection: Casa
Colour: Latte (main kitchen) Storm (island)
Worktop: Misterio Quartz
Designer: John Dooley
Showroom: Galway
Kitchen Highlights
A Contemporary Kitchen with Character
Designed to sit comfortably within a home shaped by antique furniture, the kitchen introduces clean, modern lines, working naturally alongside the existing space. Natural timber brings warmth and softness, allowing old and new to come together with ease.
Layered Materials, Carefully Composed
Latte and Storm cabinetry are combined with Halifax Oak to bring warmth, contrast, and texture into the design. Open shelving and oak detailing create display areas, allowing everyday pieces and antiques to become part of the space rather than hidden away.
A Contemporary Kitchen Island That Anchors the Space
The island forms a strong focal point within the kitchen, designed to be both seen and used. A centrally positioned hob, solid oak breakfast bar, and slatted oak panels bring together function and texture, creating a space that supports cooking, dining, and everyday interaction.
Storage Designed to Support Daily Living
Floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, a double larder with bi-fold doors, a breakfast station, and a raised wine cooler integrated into the main run create a layout designed around everyday use. Thoughtful zoning keeps storage, prep, and serving areas working together, making the kitchen feel intuitive, organised, and easy to live in.
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“It’s such a clever design, everything has been considered, and it fits seamlessly into our home, it feels like it’s always been part of it.” Norrie O’Grady
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Frequently asked questions
Introducing natural materials, layered textures, and softer colour palettes can help a contemporary kitchen feel more relaxed and welcoming. In this kitchen, Halifax Oak has been used throughout the open shelving, slatted island detailing, breakfast bar, sink surround, and top-box cabinetry, bringing warmth, texture, and character to the contemporary Latte and Storm palette while helping the space feel more connected to the home overall.
Yes - contemporary kitchens can work beautifully within more traditional homes when the materials, proportions, and detailing are carefully considered. In this kitchen, natural timber, softer colours, and open display areas allow the design to sit comfortably alongside antique furniture and collected pieces.
Yes — open shelving can work exceptionally well in contemporary kitchens when carefully planned. In this kitchen, Halifax Oak shelving introduces softer visual breaks within the cabinetry while keeping everyday ceramics, glassware, and decorative pieces easily accessible and part of the overall design.
Breakfast bars create a more informal and social connection within the kitchen, allowing islands to function beyond food preparation alone. In this kitchen, the solid oak breakfast bar introduces warmth and texture while supporting everyday dining, conversation, and entertaining.
Good kitchen design should feel effortless to use day to day, with appliances and storage positioned to reduce unnecessary bending, stretching, and movement. In this kitchen, the wine cooler has been raised and integrated into the main cabinetry alongside a bi-fold glass cabinet, making entertaining more accessible while supporting comfortable everyday use for years to come.
Oak remains one of the most popular materials in contemporary kitchens as it introduces natural warmth, texture, and contrast into cleaner modern spaces. In this kitchen, Halifax Oak has been used across shelving, slatted detailing, the breakfast bar, and surrounding cabinetry to soften the overall design and create a more layered, lived-in feel.
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