Inspired by the dramatic beauty of our coastline, Concepts by Gavin Hepper’s Oceanview Project showcases innovation in design and functionality, delivering a stunning space where the family can gather.

The centrepiece of this room is the kitchen island, providing form, texture and grandeur via visual impact. To explore innovation in design and manufacturing, Gavin specified Staron® Solid Surfaces be used. This material offers the ability for the bench to appear as one complete solid  piece, thermoformed into flowing curves and sculpted into a specific shape. The result is a  unique piece of furniture that is stain-resistant, durable, hygienic and, most importantly, stunning.

Your eyes will be drawn to the soft curves and opposing angles of the island. But it’s not purely good looks that offer the Staron island its appeal; cladded drawer fronts and an incredible  centre storage element, accessible via hydraulic lift, make this kitchen island functional as well as fashionable.

Staron has also been used in the kitchen benchtop surfaces, where it is again wrapped and formed around curves and even extends down into the sink to provide a truly seamless design  experience.

Provenance and connection to the home were integral to this design, with inspiration taken  from the iconic lighthouse and headland to form the curved fluting under the bench. The  dramatic ocean seascape and its ever-changing shades are reflected in the customised colour scheme of this family kitchen, which also celebrates restraint.

Designer Gavin Hepper, Creative Director, Concepts by Gavin Hepper
Photographer Shutter Speed Studios

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Their brief called for a cooking space that was “modern Mediterranean with personality”. Expected to service the culinary needs of a family of five, the design is minimalist but homely thanks to warm finishes that fill the space with character.

Curves and archways are recurring themes throughout the home, evident in the curvy island bench in the kitchen. Featuring half dowel timber cladding built by the owner, the island is a picture-perfect location to enjoy a freshly ground coffee before the daily grind begins.

“We knew we wanted our kitchen to be heavily artistic while still functional, so an enclosed rangehood was essential,” says the owner. “We change the artwork displayed regularly along with the decor displayed on the walnut open shelving.”

A laundry branches off from the kitchen and continues the whimsical style and colour palette. Dressed in handmade Moroccan clay tiles and featuring a white granite sink and ABI Elysian kitchen mixer from Geelong Tiles & Bathware, it’s a service area with style.

With curves in all the right places, this kitchen is more than just a pretty face. It’s a home cook’s greatest ally.

Builder Wayne Gear
Photographer Tim Turner

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The previous kitchen had a typical ‘90s vibe with a tired, commercial appearance. The client wanted us to design a beautiful kitchen with functions that made life easier, so we chose products that enabled simple and efficient cooking. Bringing a fresh, modern look to the space was also essential. Some of the main design considerations were the wall curve, joinery shape, the incorporation of a new island into the space, and designing the bar and hutch joinery to integrate into the new kitchen. The shape of the wall became an asset, the cupboards and rangehood seamlessly utilising the unique wall curve.

The cosmic black granite adds dimension to the area, breaking up the clean, white lines of the handleless cabinets. The mirrored splashback is perfect for creating the illusion of more space. The combination of stunning aesthetic and generous storage and working areas meant the kitchen can now easily support the clients’ lifestyle and afford them a luxurious look ideal for entertaining.

Designer: Alan Schull for Kitchen Shop Qld

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