Kitchener Road

The jewel in the crown for a family of three. Every inch of this contemporary kitchen has lived up to the exacting standards of its owner. The client brief was twofold; 1) to explore bold individualism and be decadent on statement features, and 2) do not compromise on pragmatism - create an uncomplicated work flow with high tech inclusions. A final stipulation was that any ‘white-on-white’ design would be shunned. When not in use, the kitchen is an artistic talking point - striking and dramatic, yet somehow restful too. By contrast, when in use, everything is functional, well-considered and a delight to entertain within. Individualism has been achieved through the exciting, angled black and brass cabinetry. Patience and precision was called for when inserting 6mm brass strips, rebated between MDF angled panels. Each was laminated by hand, one at a time. Creating a little relief from the smooth, sleek cabinetry is the rangehood cover in rough-sawn tongue & groove panels - a fantastic juxtaposition to the main design and a nod to the home’s rural setting. Statement features were carefully incorporated into the space. The challenge was not to compete with the angled benchtop and confuse the eye with too many hero pieces. The solution saw beautiful metallic tiles in the scullery blending perfectly with the black and brass throughout. Stunning pendant lighting can be viewed from the living area and takes the ambience up a notch when entertaining. The scullery completes the picture of achieving great work flow, and integrated appliances keep things streamlined in a design-sense. Overall, we applaud our client’s steely determination to create something bespoke and magical, and we are delighted with the result. Benchtop: Dekton Sirrius.