With retro-style curved shelving and a capsule shaped bench, this functional and practical kitchen is a step back in time.
“When these clients decided on a 1950s retro kitchen, it suited us perfectly as a bespoke joinery company with projects outside the square. I was given freedom and flexibility, having only to ensure the kitchen suited entertaining and had lots of free-flowing space. It’s a 1920s stone character home with traditional styling, so a vintage kitchen works, although it’s bright and bold with personality and high impact. In order to deliver a daring new kitchen, not simply update what was already there, we removed a wall. With a long, narrow shape, it was important to balance both sides of the room. The pantry is linked by a bench seat containing storage and balanced by the oven tower with concealed microwave. The kitchen extends into an open-plan dining room, and a concrete pillar with Tasmanian oak creates visual separation between the spaces. Curves, aluminium trimming and the colour scheme are typical of retro styling while the curves also enhance the flow. The use of white for accents and framing and the aluminium detail contrast with the blue [featured throughout the kitchen], making the colour really pop! It’s a trip down memory lane but with all the convenience of modern accessories and hardware.”
Designer: Nathan Wundersitz for Space Craft Joinery
SHOP THE LOOK
Cabinet doors Flat panel in Dulux two-pack Hazy Daze half-strength satin, framework in Solver two-pack Antique White satin
Internal hardware Blum TANDEMBOX Intivo soft-close drawers, Wireware pull-out pantry, Aventos HL lift-up door to conceal microwave
Benchtop Solid Tasmanian oak timber top with polyurethane gloss finish, Polyrey laminate Vega Blue high gloss, custom aluminium edging
Handles Art deco pull handles in chrome
Splashback Glass in Solver Antique White
Kickboards Solver two-pack Antique White satin
Wall Solver Antique White
Lighting Hera QPad-LED under cabinets and neon lighting above
Flooring Forbo Marmoleum square tiles
Oven AEG
Dishwasher Miele
Cooktop/hotplate Highland gas
Refrigerator Fisher & Paykel
Rangehood/canopy Schweigen undermount
Sink Franke PFX 621
Taps Franke
Stools Vitro Seating Products
SHOP THEIR SHOWROOM
Space Craft Joinery 4 King St, Strathalbyn SA
Phone (08) 8536 4680
Originally from Kitchens and Bathrooms Quarterly magazine, Volume 21.2
