Roehampton Shou Sugi Ban Kitchen

Charred-oak island with brass inlays under faceted pendants, Roehampton

Shou Sugi Ban is an ancient Japanese technique that was used to preserve Cedar by charring the surface with a hot flame. The process involves charring the wood, cooling it, cleaning off any soot and finishing the boards with an oil.

In this kitchen we have combined Shou Sugi Ban cedar planks, with solid brass frames and recessed handles. It wasn’t easy, but we think the result is stunning.

Copper polyhedron lights over the black island's brass pulls

Smoked-glass ovens stacked in the dark grain wall

Pantry corner with wine fridge and wicker drawers

Bar nook of lit shelves over the hammered splashback

Black door into the snack pantry's stocked shelves

Stepped black island faces under geometric pendants

Brass tap over the black stone's honed edge

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