A grand seaside home almost always comes
with one particular design conundrum – how to
introduce a dramatic entertainer’s kitchen without
detracting from the all-important water views.
This contemporary kitchen by whole-house
designer Steve Gliosca of Urbane Projects offers
a master class in standing out while fitting in.
“The homeowners wanted the kitchen to be
in keeping with the clean-lined home it forms
part of,” says Gliosca. “They also wanted it to
be used by several family members at once. To
achieve the latter, we introduced a generous
4m-long island to deliver plenty of front-of-
house workspace, and a long scullery – complete
with seaview end window – running full-length
directly behind the kitchen.”
The sink is set in the island so the chef can
prep and converse with guests at the same time.
The kitchen’s floor-to-ceiling wall cabinetry,
rear of island drawers and the scullery together
offer a wealth of storage and worksurfaces. Plus
open shelving – both above the servery counter
at left and in the visible end of the scullery –
provides space for cookbooks or display items.
In addition, the breakfast bar is positioned
along the seaside windows, so the family can
Previous pages: So, what colours go
with the brilliant blue of the ocean?
This white and timber kitchen by
Urbane Projects provides an ideal
complement to the coastal scenery.
These pages: The long marble-clad
kitchen island is the central feature
and includes a fitted chopping board
that can be positioned anywhere
along the island. Other timber
accents include the upper cabinetry
behind the island, open shelving and
the breakfast bar countertop.
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