Kitchen designer Leonie von Sturmer began working with the homeowner in conjunction with the architect Peter Cresswell right from the outset on this bungalow renovation . The goal was to achieve a practical family kitchen without diluting the architect ’ s vision for the extension .
“ Because of the unusual and rather restricted space that had been allocated for the kitchen , it was important to deal with the intricate angles and measurements required ,” says von Sturmer .
One concern for the designer was that the kitchen was squeezed into the lowest point of the room , directly below an eyebrow window .
This relatively tight space meant the cabinetry needed to be kept low .
“ Also , with the dining area so close , it was a narrow space , so the width of the benchtops and space behind the island were both critical , too .”
To connect the kitchen into the wider space , vertical battens were introduced on the island to match the wood columns that form the balustrade around the sunken lounge area . And , a Super White Granite benchtop was chosen to pick up the tones of the polished concrete floor .
“ We honed the top , so it is velvet to the touch ,” says von Sturmer .
Above left : A sculptural ceiling element helps to define this bungalow extension by architect Peter Cressell . Kitchen designer Leonie von Sturmer worked closely with the architect from the outset . The window seat holds storage and offers a visual connection to the outdoors .
Above : Vertical battens on the front and sides of the island create a visual connection with the balustrade that defines the lounge area .
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