Mix-and-match Sigma 3 kitchen for former Brookside actor

(12/11/2009)

Actor Stifyn Parri has enjoyed a colourful and varied career and is best known as a producer and actor. He famously starred in Channel 4’s long-running show Brookside, in which he played the character, Christopher Duncan. He also did a stint in West End musicals, where he played Marius in Les Miserables for two years.

Stifyn bought his home in a suburb close to Cardiff city centre when he was living in London as an investment 10 years ago. The once six-bedroom, three-storey house has now been converted into a cosy three-bedroomed home complete with an office which is the control centre for his thriving Mr Producer business. Having a show-stopping kitchen where he could interact with guests while rustling up his favourite dishes was top on the list of priorities when it came to revamping his terraced home.

“The old kitchen was outdated,” Stifyn begins, “part of it had been chewed by my dogs when they were puppies and I had never got round to replacing it. I felt it was time for a change and I wanted something that really reflected my personality. I wanted something original that I wouldn’t see in other people’s houses and would create a talking point for guests.

“I looked around several showrooms and had a vision of what I wanted but needed help translating my wish list into designs. I came across Sigma 3 via a friend at the gym and was instantly won over by their fabulous kitchens, friendly staff and their brochures really impressed me too, as they reflect the quality and style of the ranges on offer.

“The designers were really creative and understood what I was looking for. I explained my ideas and they quickly put together a unique design tailored to my needs and lifestyle.”

Stifyn chose a mix-and-match kitchen with ivory gloss cupboards contrasting starkly with a stunning wood-effect horizontal grained peninsula unit. The peninsula is fitted with drawers and cupboards for extra storage and topped off with a 100mm depth work surface.

The kitchen has LED plinth lighting running along the bottom of the cupboards opening up the room and creating a warm ambience. The peninsula is completed with a gas hob and faces the dining room – giving Stifyn the perfect stage from which to entertain his guests while he cooks.

“I love cooking and having friends around, my new kitchen was designed so I was never out of the way. I can now cook and gossip at the same time. I have never understood why you would invite people round for dinner then spend the whole night hidden away in a separate room!”

Stifyn continues: “I originally ran the business out of the attic room, but as the business grew so did my staff so we now have a large office downstairs. We all use the kitchen so are delighted with the funky new room.”

Stifyn concluded: “I’m a very busy man and have a hectic social life, which is even busier now because I’m keen to invite more people than ever around for dinner to show off my lovely new kitchen!”

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