This stunning kitchen won the prestigious SA Kitchen Designer of the Year award at the 2015 KBDi Awards
“Once an awkward, dark and outdated space, this kitchen has been completely transformed into a breathtaking family hub. With their kitchen, living and dining areas split across four separate rooms, the owners wanted one unified space that would be easy to live in. Removing the internal walls and adding a large, open doorway has created a light-filled, open space. Spanning the entire upper level, the new galley-style kitchen comprises three distinct areas. To one side, a luxuriously long bench provides a spacious clean-up and preparation area, cleverly concealed by a Laminex feature panel.
At the other end of this bench, a separate study and eating zone doubles as a place for entertaining, complete with a wine fridge. On the back bench, there is a distinctive cooking area with even more bench space. Ample storage is a must for any family, so we added a concealed appliance area, consumables pantry and extended tall cabinetry to hide everyday clutter. From the smoky, mirrored splashback to the clean, white cabinetry, every element of the space is sleek and contemporary.
Häfele fittings and LED lighting ensure each area is highly functional. Recessed grip handles in black, along with the kickboards, accentuate the length of the space, which draws the eye down to the beautiful view. The result is a streamlined and modern kitchen that’s also an award-winning design.”
Project details
Cabinet doors and panels Two-pack gloss finish in Dulux Natural White, Laminex Impressions in Blackened Linewood with Nuance finish to feature joinery
Kickboards Laminex Natural finish in black
Internal hardware Häfele Casino cutlery trays, Häfele integrated bins
Handles Häfele flush handles in matt black, Häfele handle profile recessed grip in aluminium
Benchtop Laminex Freestyle Curve Talc 40mm in Grey Scotchbrite finish
Splashback Broadspan 6mm toughened flat-edge glass polished with mirror-coloured glass finish
Oven Häfele 60cm double LED multifunction
Cooktop Electrolux 80cm induction
Rangehood Electrolux 900mm slide out
Dishwasher Häfele 60cm integrated
Sink Häfele undermount
Taps Astra Walker mixer in black
Flooring Paramate spotted gum
For more information
Brilliant SA
Website: brilliantsa.com.au
Address: Shop 8/715 South Road, Black Forest SA
Phone: (08) 8297 2122
Originally in Kitchens and Bathrooms Quarterly, Volume 22, No 4