Wanting to escape their old and outdated kitchen, the homeowners of this Queensland residence called in the experts from Dana Kitchens to transform their cooking zone into a black shaker style kitchen masterpiece
With a lack of storage and cramped quarters being the main quirks of their old space, the owners wanted a larger and more functional layout along with a greater storage capacity for their new kitchen – and this black shaker style kitchen provided the perfect solution.
A reimagined layout made the most of the existing floor space and opened up the design. Nestled within the L-shaped outer edge of the kitchen sits a large island with benchtop seating, offering plenty of prep space and casual dining opportunities.
Overhead cabinetry with glass-fronted doors placed either side of the cooktop generates attractive display storage, while Shaker-style lower cabinetry in the island and around the perimeter provides functional places around the prep and cook areas to stow essential cooking equipment.
Along the back wall, floor-to-ceiling Shaker cabinetry stretches the outer limits of the kitchen zone by creating a purposeful pantry.
A high-contrast colour scheme of black and white with bamboo accents underscores the modern yet classic design. Lithostone Carrara White stone waterfalls over the kitchen island and covers the surrounding benchtops. Warm veining threaded through the marble-look splashback material pulls the monochromatic colour palette together with the rich bamboo accents, and a white sliding barn door with matt black hardware adds a touch of contemporary country to the space.
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