In a renovated Queenslander, an impractical kitchen that was looking dated needed a fresh new look, and had to be better suited to its owners who love to entertain.
Winner: Small Bathrooms QLD
The walk-in pantry was transformed into a cooking alcove, with a second cleaning alcove placed on the adjacent wall. The kitchen’s storage was tripled thanks to three-stack purpose-built drawers. A second wine fridge was added adjacent to the bifold doors leading to the barbecue area, and a cocktail station is neatly tucked away behind pocket doors.
A fresh blue and green colour palette was chosen for the kitchen, contrasting with the black and brass accents. At an inner-city penthouse, the main bathroom was created by combining the existing bathroom, powder room, laundry cupboard and hallway into the one room.
A mix of large format and metallic mosaic tiles were selected to complement the striking epoxy floor and bounce light around the room. The shower over the bath was replaced with a modern walk-in shower. Motion sensors allowed for a night light under the vanity, and for both a light and fan to be automatically turned on when someone enters the shower. Heated vertical towel rails utilised the available wall space and provided a practical drying solution.
The third project, a New Farm Art Deco apartment’s bathroom, also had a revamp, with a muted, natural palette and light-timber cabinetry chosen to give it a natural look and feel.
This renovation was nominated for the KBDI Design Awards 2024 in the Small Bathrooms Qld/ Small Kitchen Qld. The KBDI Design Awards program is a well-established and highly regarded event held annually to showcase Australia’s top kitchen and bathroom designers.
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Photography John Downs
Builder Frost Construct and Communicate
Cabinetry Facoory Cabinetry
