Hello friends! Boy, have I got something inspiring to share with you today! I admire many people in the design world. But there are two people in particular, I am constantly in awe of: Laura Muthesius and Nora Eisermann of Our Food Stories. Everything this lovely couple touch turns to gold - from a Berlin warehouse and German countryside apartment to a beautiful cottage kitchen in Sweden. And now, they've turned their hands to a former schoolhouse in rural Germany. When they got the keys to the property a few months ago, it had been empty for decades and the interior was, shall we say 'rustic' to say the least! So much so, many would have run a mile, myself included. But fortune favours the brave and these two had a vision - which, with a lot of hard work, would become a dream reality!
The exterior and interior was in dire need of some TLC, with many of the original features stripped away - including the windows, which had been replaced with cheap reproductions.
Working as a food stylist and photographer (with over one million followers on instagram, no less!), Laura and Nora were keen to create a large kitchen from which to work, film and live. The pair set about tearing out a small bathroom to recreate the original classroom area.
They were hoping to find a wood floor lurking beneath the layer of concrete but sadly, when they peeled it back, it had been destroyed so they laid a new oak wood parquet floor. They also swapped out the modern windows and replaced them with replicates of the original windows from Sorpetaler Fensterbau.
Fortunately, they were able to bring their Devol kitchen from their previous country apartment, which they supplemented with extra units to capitalise on space.
One of the features I love the most is the vintage arched door, which Nora sourced online - WHAT A FIND!!!!
The kitchen units and worktops were planned around the natural light which pours in through the large windows.
They installed a Bertazzoni cooker (which will no doubt play a major part in their delicous cake creation moving forward!).
An incredible DeVol marble sink matches the countertop which was custom-made by MCR.
Matt limewash paint from Bauwer Color was applied to the walls (Ibiza) and ceiling (Smokebush).
And finally, the pair installed a mantel piece and a DeVol freestanding pantry cupboard on the opposite side of the kitchen.
I love glass cabinets - they're a perfect way to display pretty kitchen items while keeping them dust free (a big problem with the open shelves under my kitchen island!).
All-in-all one, a really incredible kitchen, don't you think? Trust this pair to create such a unique and original, timeless kitchen!
You can keep to date with their latest recipes on @_foodstories and interior projects over at @_designtales_. They've also shared more info about this kitchen reno here - and if you're curious, you can take a peek at their cosy Swedish cottage kitchen here.
And if you're looking for more kitchen inspiration today - check out:
Have a wonderful start to the week friends!
Niki
Photography: Nora Eisermann & Laura Muthesius / Our Food Stories - shared with kind permission.
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