We made this kitchen cabinetry and larder for Alastair and Kimi’s home, working alongside designer James Stickley. The design brings together very different materials, finishes, and forms in one piece of joinery. Curved cabinetry veneered in ALPI Sottsass wraps around a stainless steel larder and sits on a black oak plinth. Inside, the shelving and drawers carry the same detailing through. The veneer has a bold, graphic grain, so we kept the hardware simple: stainless steel knobs that tie back to the larder. Combining curved timber with steel took plenty of problem-solving in the workshop. Our team worked out how to form the curves, wrap the veneer around them, and bring the two materials together so they read as one piece. It’s the kind of project our Makers enjoy most: an ambitious design and a lot of careful making to get there.