Small, tired and lacking character, this home’s original kitchen simply didn’t live up to the scale, or social spirit, of the open-plan space around it. Realising their kitchen was getting in the way of how they wanted to live, the homeowners approached Select Kitchens for a much-needed upgrade.
They presented the design team with a clear brief – make it bigger, make it smarter, and make it a place for parties. That meant rethinking the storage and workflow, as well as the way the kitchen interacted with the rest of the living area. The challenge? Core services couldn’t be moved. A completely fresh design had to be created within the existing constraints.

The talented team at Select Kitchens took this challenge in its stride. The solution was a bold re-imagining of the footprint. By extending the galley side of the kitchen by several metres, the team transformed the room into a generous entertainer’s hub without altering the service locations. Storage capacity was tripled through thoughtfully planned cabinetry, including an impressive oven tower that streamlines cooking zones and frees up valuable bench space.
High-quality materials play a starring role in the new design. Polytec Woodmatt cabinetry brings warmth, texture and sophistication, while Ascale Porcelain surfaces by Porcelain Plus deliver durability with a luxurious edge, perfect for high-energy gatherings and everyday family meals alike. The eye-catching colour palette adds personality, ensuring the kitchen is as aesthetically pleasing as it is functional.
This room is now a spacious, stylish, storage-rich entertainer’s kitchen that finally matches the scale and lifestyle of the home. It’s proof that clever thinking and creative design can completely transform a space, even when the boundaries stay the same.

Design response
Objective
A large entertainer’s kitchen covering the existing footprint but tripling storage capacity
Solution
Re-imagining the space and extending the galley side of the kitchen by several metres, plus introducing eye-catching colours and textures
Design: Damian Smeaton (Select Kitchens)
Build: Select Kitchens
Photography: Open Home Photography
For more information
Select Kitchens
A 511 Warrigal Rd, Ashwood Vic
P 0424 453 887

