There’s a quiet confidence to this modern classic home – a sense of balance where tradition and innovation meet in soft, deliberate motion. What was once a boxy, high-gloss kitchen of white and grey has been reimagined into a space that breathes.
At the heart of the transformation is a sculptural curved island, finished in Polytec Society Oak Woodmatt, its warm timber grain wrapping seamlessly around an existing column now redefined as an architectural statement.
Above, a curvilinear panelled rangehood in two-pack continues the home’s graceful geometry, while floating shelves, natural stone benchtops and a full-height splashback add depth, tactility and a sense of permanence.
Every element has been thoughtfully considered, from the integrated pull-out bin and dishwasher to the concealed spice rack and bifold appliance pantry that keeps daily life effortlessly hidden. The effect is timeless and quietly confident, refined and deeply functional.
That same design language continues throughout the home, reinforcing connection and calm. In the living area, twin arched windows frame a natural stone fireplace, complemented by Shaker-style joinery and subtle brushed brass accents. The dining nook’s curved servery glows under recessed LED lighting, its finger-pull joinery echoing the kitchen’s softness and restraint.
Across the bathrooms and laundry, two-pack Shaker cabinetry, curved mirror cabinets and top-mount basins extend the home’s curved motif, while the custom robes and children’s study areas pair glass-fronted drawers and LED lighting with thoughtful, everyday practicality.
Structural irregularities, like uneven floors and non-linear walls, became opportunities for KIND Kitchens’ designers to demonstrate their precision. Each curve and shadow line was measured, shaped and refined to achieve perfect proportion, allowing craftsmanship to guide the architecture rather than follow it.
The result is a home that feels both anchored and alive. Classic yet contemporary, structured yet fluid.
Design response
Objective
To reinterpret a dated interior through a modern classic lens, blending timeless detailing with modern form and refined materiality
Solution
Through carefully executed curves, cohesive joinery and spatial flow, the design achieves what it set out to do; a modern classic reimagined
Design project: M Interiors and Kind Kitchens
Build: Kind Kitchens
Photography: Dimi Dissanayake
For more information
KIND Kitchens
A 767 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn Vic
P 7012 4209
E hawthorn@kindkitchens.com.au
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