It’s always a joy to be given the fresh canvas of a new home to work with. In the case of this project, the available space provided ample room to create a large, luxurious masterpiece with sweeping views of the green outdoors. Stylistically, the brief was to create a balance between modern and classic while incorporating all the conveniences required by contemporary kitchen owners.

The bold grey-blue colouring of the Shaker-inspired cabinetry creates an edgy pairing of old and new, an impression enhanced by the subway tiling, display shelving and antique-style pendant lights. To ramp up the luxe factor and set the clock to timeless, the benchtops are surfaced in Fabstone, with a generous overhang on the island bench to fit ample seating for entertaining. Kitted out with copious drawer storage, this kitchen is satisfaction by design.

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The joinery was paramount in turning this single-fronted Victorian home with small separate rooms into a spacious and grand open-plan entertainer’s dream. Centre stage as you enter the rear living area, the kitchen blends seamlessly with its surrounds, yet stands proud as the focal point for family living and entertaining.

The classic style of the Shaker panel doors works perfectly with the cutting-edge Neolith Estatuario stone on the island and splashback, as well as the industrial accents of the Antique Black hardware, wrought-iron window panes, chunky pendant lights and rustic stools. The end panels were designed to mimic the internal barn doors of the pantry. A small yet very functional walk-in butler’s pantry, all in the same high-quality finishes as the kitchen, increases the kitchen footprint dramatically.

Storage space was key, so cabinetry was built in under the stairs, designed to mirror the panelling. This kitchen’s classic overtones, paired with its industrial edge, succeed in creating an aesthetic perfect for both entertaining and day-to-day family life.
Designer: Beth Paron for Smith and Smith Kitchens

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Originally in Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly Issue 24, Volume 4

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