Fife Architects Featured in Home & Interiors Scotland Magazine
Home and Interiors spoke with Lucy Beltrán, one of the partners at Fife Architects about the current trend of colourful kitchens.
“Our practice is definitely a fan of colour, and we try to give our clients confidence to use bold colours whether it’s in a kitchen, on external timber cladding, or on window frames,” says Lucy.
“BLACK. WHITE. GREY. For a long time, these neutrals have formed the basis of many a British kitchen. In part, it’s a budget thing: a new kitchen is expensive and neutral colours are a safe way to future proof. But bolder, brighter colours can stand the test of time too – and, increasingly, people are taking the plunge and inviting a more energetic palette into the heart of their homes.” Natasha Radmehr from Home & Interiors.
They discussed some recent kitchen designs by Fife Architects that showcase how a strategic splash of colour can enhance a room that’s primarily functional. For example, in a three-storey Victorian villa in St Monans, the homeowners chose Shaker-style timber cabinetry from Cupar’s The Painted Kitchen, complementing their home’s traditional aesthetic. This was brightened up with Little Greene’s Yellow Pink paint, a delightful earthy mustard. “They’ve achieved a wonderful balance between tradition and something refreshingly new.” Lucy Beltrán.
If a bold colour block isn’t your preference, consider the kitchen in the 1960s bungalow in Anstruther shown on the right. Here, Fife Architects drew inspiration from modernist Californian design to revamp the home into a more contemporary space. The KitCaboose kitchen units feature handcrafted birch ply veneer in two finishes: natural and vibrant orange laminate.
In both kitchens, the walls are painted in soft, neutral tones. While not mandatory, this approach is advisable if you want your colourful cabinetry to stand out without other elements competing for attention.
“When it comes to any big colour decision, I would always recommend fixing a sample of the colour, as large as possible, to the area you are considering (or if the area isn’t built yet, wherever you can fix it!). Have the colour around for a few weeks and see how you feel about it.” Lucy Beltrán.
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Another before & after, from one of our projects in Lundin Links. We had the privilege of undertaking this charming Georgian house a couple of years ago, a small yet transformative rear kitchen extension that we hope would offer timeless elegance and promises delightful moments of entertainment to our client.
If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch via our website. We’d love to hear from you.
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Mesmerising skies at this time of year
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A work in progress, one of our projects along the stunning east coast of Fife.
The aim was to reimagine the exciting sun room to the rear of the property and replace with a new-build extension to accommodate a seating area and covered patio. As well as some energy upgrades, such as a new air source heat pump and PV panels.
We’re looking forward to the final results.
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Here are some more images from our latest project in the East Neuk. The property already had incredible views, it was our job to enhance them, as well as create a more sociable open plan living space.
This is the third project on this street, currently working on the fourth…
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Peaceful at St Monans tidal pool - like a sheet of glass today
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Who doesn’t love a before and after?? Although technically after and before, because let’s face it we want to see the finished project first.
Thank you to everyone involved in this project, we’re really proud of the finished result.
Joinery: Robert Moncreiff
Photography: @katie_pryde_photography
Kitchen: @palazzo_glasgow
Fireplace: @bonfirestoves
Cladding: @millboard_live_life_outside
Lift: @cibeslift_uk
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Things are starting to look very exciting on this whole cottage renovation and extension by Fife Architects!
We love the contrast of this recently completed cedar privacy screen and white brick pillar against the golf course and sea beyond.
Keep an eye out for more photos of this project!
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A courtyard purpose build for shelter from the wind. Wise choice when living by the sea in exposed countryside 🌿
@katie_pryde_photography capturing the beautiful angles as always.
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A little preview of our recently completed project, we are looking forward to sharing the official images from @katie_pryde_photography soon…
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Can you spot our office 👋🏼
We are incredibly lucky to work from such beautiful location. An added bonus when you work with us, you can have meetings by the sea.
If you’re thinking of starting a project, new build or renovating your home, please get in touch via our contact page on our website - link in bio.
Great drone shots Josh 🙌🏼
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Exciting progress at this project near St Andrews by Fife Architects, the complete renovation of an old farm cottage with new kitchen & living extension and the installation of air source heat pump with solar panels;
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Thanks again @scottishhomeimprovementawards - great excuse to get the gladrags out!
These are special awards as they celebrate multiple trades of the construction industry together in one event..and the Elvis impersonator was a bonus!
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It is officially autumn, Balbirnie Gate House must look even more spectacular during the height of this season.
Thank you to @urbanrealm_social for featuring this project in their 2024 annual.
We wanted to share a special thanks to everyone who helped bring this project together;
QS: @crgpsurveyors
Contractor: @total_reinstatement
Photography: @katie_pryde_photography
And of course our team here at Fife Architects 🙌🏼
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We are proud to be featured several times in the Architectural Scotland Annual 2024 by@urbanrealm_social
Surrounded by many talented, inspiring people and projects across the country.
Main Contractor for Balbirnie Gate Lodge: @total_reinstatement & QS: @crgpsurveyors
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COLOURFUL KITCHENS 🧡💛
Thank you for the feature @homesandinteriorsmag
Find out what Lucy had to say about embracing colour in your home, link in bio & stories.
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Welcome Josh 👋🏼
Josh is joining us as a Part 1 Architectural Assistant and will be with us for the next year. He is currently studying at Mackintosh School of Architecture, Glasgow School of Art.
Josh already has many achievements, he won the InterAct 2024 Project competition. This was a group project consisting of Architects, Civil Engineers and Quantity Surveyors. He is also working on his own research project about Fife’s Forgotten Ruins, which will hopefully be published one day.
We are lucky to have him as part of our team at Fife Architects.
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A collection of our projects and drawings featuring green roofs.
Green roofs are becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason. We have shared a post about the benefits of green roofs on our news section of the website - we will link in the stories.
Please get in touch if you would like to know more about incorporating a green roof or facade in your home or next project.
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A vibrant School House Renovation project in Fife we completed a few years ago. A cheerful use of colour in the interiors, a great way to brighten up a room in all seasons.
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Before + After
What a transformation! We love looking back to the start of a project, it might seem like it’s a long process when you’re in the middle of construction but it will get there and it will be worth it.
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