RESIDENTIAL SPACES
Heart of the Home
Creating an intimate setting that naturally draws people together
Christchurch, Barbados
Location
Year
2026
Material
Copper
Architectural Metalwork
Service
Copper Pendant Lights
Your story
At the heart of this recently renovated space is a uniquely shaped 'boomerang' island, thoughtfully created to align with the kitchen’s ergonomics and the natural movement of the host. Its curves and softened edges draw guests and family in, inviting them to take a seat and spend time together.
For this design, the pendants act as a visual anchor, lowering the perceived ceiling height to a more intimate level, while the hammered copper provides a warm, tactile canopy.
your design
To create the 'drum' shapes, I crafted two panels for each light with integrated tabs, allowing them to fit securely together before being soldered. I have always loved this 'stitched' approach for larger-scale pieces; it provides structural strength while serving as a distinct decorative element. There is something very honest and beautiful in celebrating the handcrafted method behind a design.
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your unique space
The hammered copper surface deepens the minimalist design whilst softening the light to reflect a warm glow into the space below.
A reclaimed tree stump was used to create the organic texture while a salvaged steel pipe became my mandrel to form the final drum. The top was fitted using the same tab method.
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