Awards Category: Kitchens Plus VIC
A retired couple who had raised a large family wanted their new kitchen to honour their past and embrace their future. The outer-suburban property was subdivided, so the design response carefully balanced form, function and an aesthetic reference to the history of the site and its connection to the family. Echoing the leafy surroundings, natural materials – primarily wood, ceramic and stone – were selected.
Timbers were placed on the ceiling and cabinetry, with stone and tile chosen for the splashback and benchtop. Cool naturalistic tones in green and blue were placed centrally on the splashback and picked up in the benchtop and floor particulate. Counterbalancing the cool tones, warm walnut panelling was introduced for the cabinetry and ceiling – this served a dual function by creating a canopy, nestling the kitchen beneath. The cabinetry door detailing, statement concrete floor and doublesided bookshelf lend a retro feel to the kitchen, with modern-style tapware, appliances and lighting balancing the look.
The space was laid out for ease of use, flowing through cooking, cleaning and preparatory zones. Ergonomic principles are reflected in the stacked ovens and storage and complemented by an expansive island bench that the entire family can fit around. The finished result is an inviting, modern yet classic kitchen which is just as suited to preparing a meal, gathering the family together or throwing a party and celebrating in style.
This project was nominated for the KBDI Design Awards 2024 in the Kitchen Plus Vic category. 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 Joel Noon
