Above: Recessed handles read as long lines,
connecting to the lines of the flooring and ceiling.
A generous-sized island and generous space
between island and perimeter cabinetry means
there is plenty of room for both homeowners to
use the kitchen at the same time. Despite the
eye-catching aesthetic, the kitchen is built around
functionality – for instance, a second sink was
added at the rear of the kitchen, near the back
door, as a convenient place to wash your hands
when coming in from the garden.
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Arclinea’s Armour range and, as well as
looking great, has the added benefit of
absorbing light. This adds a softness to the
colour palette during the day, and also at
night – when lighting comes into play.”
However, while the matt black absorbs
light, the kitchen designers’ choice of a
combined stainless steel rear benchtop
and splashback adds soft reflections.
As well as sharing material harmony
with its surroundings, the cabinetry’s
linear nature ideally complements the
lines of the plank floor and batten ceiling.
“Long cabinet drawers were chosen to
maximise storage and to accentuate the
kitchen’s horizontal lines,” Pomeroy says.
“The floating shelves help achieve this too
as well as adding another black accent and
providing convenient display spaces.”
The kitchen achieves the tranquil, Zen-
like feel the owners hoped for through its
use of natural surfaces and also by playing
down its broad functionality. The fridge
and pantry are integrated, the rangehood
is hidden in the upper cabinets and the hob
and sinks are set flush in the benchtops.