Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly

The Heart of the Home

The Heart of the Home

The homeowner envisioned her kitchen as a relaxed entertaining area, a true heart of the home, where guests could sit and engage with her while she prepared a meal. Creating a unified space that transitioned seamlessly into the neighbouring lounge room and outdoors was another important factor we considered when designing this room. The island fulfils the homeowner’s expectations and more. The beautiful Caesarstone White Attica benchtop with wet areas integrated into the bench offers plentiful space for friends to sit comfortably. The two-toned black and white theme with gorgeous marble accents introduces an air of sophistication to the kitchen.

We flipped some of the main services to enable more efficient workflow for everyday living. The Shaker-style doors frame the ornate rangehood, which is certainly a wow factor in this chic space. The appliance cabinet’s integrated pocket doors makes manoeuvring easy in the kitchen, smoothly folding back and hiding the tea- and coffee-making facilities and other often-cluttering appliances. Embodying French provincial style with a contemporary twist, every detail of this kitchen was considered, from the proud kickboards to the walk-in corner pantry, which is spacious and utilises a corner section effectively.