Designer : David Kane , Pepper Design Cabinetry : Team7 in oak and anthracite matt glass Cabinetry hardware : Team7 Benchtops and splashback : Marble Lighting : Team7 Kitchen sink : Abey Taps : Gessi Oven , cooktop : Barazza Ventilation , dishwasher : Miele from Pepper Design Refrigeration : Liebherr from Pepper Design
Awards : Trends International Design Awards ( TIDA ) Kitchens – Highly Commended
Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Johnny Angel
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Above : To preserve the natural allure of the solid oak , the wood is oiled rather than varnished or stained . The kitchen ’ s upper cabinets work on electronic push-to-open mechanisms .
Facing page : Dining under the stars – a ceiling of operable skylights makes the adjacent dining space light-filled and inviting . The furniture here was also sourced from Team7 in Austria . full wall of cabinetry on the adjacent wall . The upper cabinets are on electronic push-to-open mechanisms , while the balance of the cabinets have recessed metal pulls – the minimalist hardware drawing the two cabinet styles together .
The other predominant colour in the room is the white of the veined marble used on the island countertop , the perimeter countertops , and the splashback . The chunky nature of the island benchtop contrasts with the relatively slender plinth , adding to its presence .
On the cooktop wall , a highly sculptural rangehood looks like it might have just flown in from outer space . The ductless air extractor is part of a new wave of rangehoods that combines charcoal filters and a powerful fan to clear the air without the need for tricky venting .
“ We also ran the marble right up the wall behind the rangehood – both to look good in its own right and to accentuate the rangehood .”
In terms of functionality , the dishwasher is under the benchtop at the rear , while the island plinth has added drawer capacity . However , it ’ s the full cabinetry wall that does the hard work . Together with the prominent oven , this includes a large integrated fridge and a spacious pantry . search | save | share at