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resources & more images 46799 at trendsideas.com search tida kitchens at trendsideas.com Above: A Vibiemme Domobar coffee machine was plumbed into the kitchen for ease of use. The refrigerator occupies a niche behind a door. This space juts out from the house, which makes it reminiscent of a traditional food safe. Above right: Three brass pendant lights, custom made from old artillery shells, have LED fittings. Although modern, the square-edged sink recalls the shape of washtubs from the ’50s. In keeping with this theme, the cabinets feature oak veneer over plywood. The oak was wire brushed to strip out the soft grain, and hand-painted to achieve a black gloss finish. The cabinets are teamed with stainless steel benchtops and hand-glazed inky blue tiles on the splashback. “We wanted the space to be dark and moody – a little bit theatrical,” says Ponting. search | save | share at trendsideas.com “The tiles create a touch of drama. They reflect the estuary beyond, and the varying tones create a lovely ripple effect.” Doors on either side of the kitchen open to a pantry and refrigerator respectively. “The space accommodating the refrigerator space pops out from the side of the house, much like a traditional food safe in an older home,” the designer says. “Although this