Look around you! This could have been
the brief for this entertainer’s and family
kitchen created by Craig Steere Architects
as part of a whole coastal home design.
White sands, stone, and driftwood are
all represented in the tones and materials of
the home, and the kitchen extends this look,
says associate architect Mark de Rozario.
The kitchen furthers the home’s clean,
simple lines as well – to an extent melding
with its surrounding, with touches like a
wood soffit running the length of the space
and the slender engineered stone benchtops.
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“Being a social hub and a throughway,
we added to the integrated feel by giving
the cabinetry a furniture-like appeal,” he
says. “Hence, the recessed pull handles and
hidden functionality. The panel to the left of
the integrated refrigerator is a pivot door
opening to a discreet scullery.”
On the other side of the fridge is an
appliance cupboard accessed by pocket
sliders – leaving this open creates a dif-
ferent look for the space. And there’s a
concealed coffee nook beyond that.
A dishwasher and further storage are
located on the inner side of the island.
“The large island has plenty of room in
front, making it ideal for social gatherings,”
de Rozario says. “And the kitchen’s central
location offers easy access to the living
and outdoor areas, while taking in the
stunning sea views and views to the pool.
“A low upstand screens clutter from
the dining area at this prepping end of the
kitchen, without impeding the outlook.”
The design also avoids the chef feeling
isolated when cooking – a child’s study
nook is set near the family-friendly kitchen.