Design & build: Sarah de Szoeke (Premier Kitchens)
Photography Bose Creative
Struggling with limited bench space and inadequate storage, the homeowners of this small and outdated kitchen were looking for something that more accurately reflected the grand proportions of their family home. Turning to Premier Kitchens for help, the owners requested a new kitchen design that would raise the aesthetic and functional level of the room to meet the rest of the house.
Choosing a bold, high-contrast colour palette of black and white, the design for the new kitchen included matt black cabinetry with a slimline shaker-style profile that gives it an element of modern glam. This contemporary touch ties in nicely with the steel framed and gridded sliding doors that stand between the kitchen and the outdoor space, creating a synergistic connection between the spaces.
However, it is perhaps the stone that truly makes this kitchen a standout. Large slabs of Paonazzo marble cover the long kitchen island, the back counter and the splashback. A small shelf of the same creamy marble also runs across the top of the splashback, creating an architectural shelf that is highlighted by integrated LED strip lighting. Rich, creamy and alive with strongly defined veining in black and brown hues, the Paonazzo marble elevates this kitchen from luscious to artform.
Integrated appliances ensure a sophisticated front across all the cabinetry in the culinary zone, while undermount sinks and a sleek inset induction cooktop keep the clean lines flowing across the counters.
Another standout in the space is the bespoke curved rangehood perched above the cooktop. Crafted of Navurban Elements™ Abstract Bronze, this cutting-edge surface technology offers a textural counterpoint to the silky surfaces that make up this kitchen. Its bronzed metallic finish adds a touch of warmth to the room and ties in nicely with the earthy hues dusting the marble.
Working with a sophisticated material selection, a timeless colour palette and a few architectural ‘wow’ moments, Premier Kitchens was able to lift the aesthetic appeal of this kitchen to maximum impact and give these owners the functionality it needed and the cohesive design they desired.
Design response
Objective
Increase the counter space and storage capacity while also raising the design quality of the room
Solution
Choosing a timeless and sophisticated design that utilised high-end materials that would stand the test of time proved a strategic move in achieving the design objectives of this project
For more information
Premier Kitchens
A 63 Penshurst St, Willoughby NSW
P 02 9958 4000
E enquiries@premierkitchens.net.au
