kitchen components on the wall behind
the island, where there are more refer-
ences to the past.
Custom made from dolomite stone, the
huge kitchen sink is 1500mm long, 600mm
wide and 450mm deep in the middle.
“It’s like an old concrete laundry basin.
It’s deep enough so water doesn’t splash
out, plus you can easily stash dirty dishes
in there out of sight before clean-up.”
Above this back benchtop is a practical
arrangement of cupboards and drawers,
but again with a point of difference.
“Instead of glass in the cabinet doors,
I’ve used brass – something I remember
seeing in my grandmother’s kitchen.”
In between the sink bench and over-
head cabinets is another unusual touch.
The splashback is pre-finished timber
floorboards installed in a Chevron pat-
tern. House says the boards are ideal here,
being both waterproof and hardwearing.
Meanwhile, set at right angles in front
of the island is an oversized table that also
functions as a bar and gathering place
when guests first enter this social kitchen.
Previous pages: For the kitchen in his own home,
designer Leon House has drawn on an eclectic mix
of influences and materials to create an organic
design with a handmade feel.
Facing page: The kitchen sits at the main entry
point of the home, with an oversized bar table
being the first element encountered. This provides
a gathering point for guests to either sit or stand,
as well as a casual dining or work space for family.
Above: In the unfitted design, each element in the
kitchen is a character piece – such as the oversized,
custom made stone sink.
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