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work in as it is easy on the eye,” Potter says. “For example, the Blum Servo-drive electric mechanisms make accessing draw- ers easier. Plus, by avoiding the need for handles, they add to the clean aesthetic. A small scullery off to one side of the kitchen houses small appliances, offers plenty of extra storage, and also makes an excellent preparation area that can be hidden away with the slide of a door. see more images online: search 379897419 at Trendsideas.com Designer: Kyla Potter, Carlielle Kitchens Cabinetry: Prime Panels, black, soft matt; Melteca, colour Baikal (white), satin finish; vertical cedar with dark stain on front of island Cabinetry hardware: Blum Benchtops: Island – Granite, Super White; perimeter – Caesarstone, Sleek Concrete Feature surface: Blackened raw steel to island frame and rangehood box Splashback: York Slim Pearl tiles, from Tile Depot Appliances: Fisher & Paykel Far left and above: A handy home office and walk-in scullery are both in the same finishes as the kitchen proper, drawing all three spaces together visually. The modest office is separated from the kitchen by a blade wall which also houses the refrigerator. The storage-rich scullery is accessed by a panelled sliding door to the left of the fridge. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jamie Cobel Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Highly Commended search | save | share at XXX