the front of the island is in the same veneer as
the cabinetry, continuing the material contrast.
Concealed lighting washes down the marble
splashback, accentuating its jet honed surface
Completing the kitchen’s two-tone look, the
recessed strip cabinet pulls are also black, as are
the melamine linings on some cabinet interiors.
On show to surrounding spaces, the kitchen
had to be easy to keep neat and tidy, and having
efficient cabinetry and storage were key to this.
“We designed full-height rear cabinetry to
the left, dropping the height towards the right,
to provide room for the discrete high clerestory
windows that bathe the kitchen in natural light.”
The functionality of the generous cabinetry
is optimised by easy-access, advanced cabinetry
hardware. For example, the cabinet door hinges
over-extend to provide full and easy access to
cabinet interiors. Similarly, the upper cabinet
doors lift out and upwards, meaning hassle-free
access to these harder-to-reach spaces.
“Working within the constraints of a fairly
limited budget, we kept the overall form simple
to allow more to be spent on seamless detailing
and finishing – resulting in a warm and user-
friendly space all round,” says Lewis.
Above: Recessed track spots above
the benchtop provide a combination
of both task or mood lighting and
also highlight the rich black, honed
marble countertop. Concealed strip
lighting highlights the same stone’s
use on the rear splashback, while
high windows above the cabinetry
let in morning sun. The timber
floors provide an ideal backdrop
to the finely finished wood and
black workspace. Wood pendants
complete the picture.
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