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storage is offered by the deep underbench
perimeter drawers and upper cabinets.
The overhead cabinets operate electronically. Utilising Blum Aventos, the doors lift
and fold up with the touch of a button. The
darker overheads also conceal the rangehood, ensuring the kitchen’s clean lines
and furniture-like appeal remains intact.
One challenge for Genner was his late
engagement. His work on the design
began after the concrete floor slab had
been poured, so the sink waste had already
been locked into position on the island.

“Luckily the clients’ request for a long
island was achievable and we were able to
position the double bowl sink in the ideal
position along this to meet the drainage.”
The island also houses the dishwasher,
recycling bins and further deep storage.
“An open section was incorporated
into the island, with stools in front, creating an area for breakfast or chatting,”
Genner says. “And a wooden dining table
was added at the end of the space. Its solid
walnut top connects with the dark wood
veneer cabinetry finishes in the kitchen.”

Previous pages: In this kitchen addition by lead
designer Darren Genner and the design team
at Minosa a large porcelain tile with a delicate
lace pattern creates an echo of traditional wall
coverings – providing a material connection
between the modern living area extension and the
existing heritage cottage.
These pages: An elegant composition of crisp
rectilinear forms and white, grey and wood tones,
the contemporary kitchen provides a sculptural
focus for the adjacent spaces.

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