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lacquered cabinets with a high-gloss finish.
Drawers have recessed finger pulls to enhance
the flush, streamlined look, and feature Hafele
Nova pro Crystal inserts, full-extension runners
and soft-close systems.
To maximise the great ocean view, Mirastar
mirrored glass from Aspex Splashbacks was
specified for the rear wall. This ensures people
sitting at the island can enjoy the reflected view.
“We chose Aspex Splashbacks’ mirrored
glass product as this is specially toughened,”
Brown says. “It is highly durable and can withstand the heat and humidity that a cooktop

creates. This glass has a slight grey tint that
helps to minimise glare.”
The same mirror glass also forms a fullheight splashback in the drinks area, which is
often referred to as the barcino – a term coined
by the interior designer. Floating timber veneer
shelves in front of F