Designer: Daren James,
Darren James Design
Cabinetry: Perimeter – Navlam
Sandblasted Oak; island – Laminam
Calce Grigio porcelain sheet
Cabinetry hardware: Blum
Benchtops: Perimeter – Laminam Cava
/ Blue Stone; island – Laminam Calce
Grigio
Splashback: Laminam Cava / Blue Stone
Kitchen sink: Franke
Taps: Vola, from Elite Bathware & Tiles
Oven, cooktop, ventilation: Gaggenau
Refrigeration, dishwasher: Miele
Water dispenser: Zip
Flooring: Cliffstone tile, from Ace
Stone & Tile
Lighting: Sculptural chandelier from
Ladies & Gentleman Studio
Awards: Trends International Design
Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Runner up
Story by Charles Moxham
Photography by Toby Scott
Above: A curvaceous table base in
brass contrasts the rich walnut tones
of the table top, bench seating and
the display ledge above.
Facing page: Apt companions – a
counter-weighted lighting fixture
shines light on this kitchen’s island
countertop. The brass elements of
the light connect with other brass
highlights in the room.
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with a wooden servery bench and a separate
casual dining space alongside.
“To meet the need for a durable kitchen, the
wall cabinetry is finished in Navlam Sandblasted
Oak,” says James. “And the splashback and rear
benchtop are in dark Laminam Cava/Blue Stone
porcelain sheet while the island benchtop and
cabinetry are in pale grey Laminam Calce Grigio.
“The custom powdercoated cabinet handles
recede to the eye, while the kitchen’s high-end
Miele appliances all but disappear into the dark
tones of the oak veneer cabinetry.”
The light and dark finishes are set off by the
use of solid walnut for the servery bench, the
table top and the shelving above the bench seat,
also finished in the same wood. In addition, bi-
fold doors conceal a walnut-lined drinks station.
The warm-toned wood is accentuated by
concealed lighting and by the casual dining
table’s contrasting custom brass table support.
As pleasingly in balance as the kitchen itself,
a sculptural, intricate lighting fixture above the
island completes the design picture.
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