The original space was small and lacked both storage and benchtop areas, prompting a complete transformation into a sleek and efficient culinary haven.

A minimalist, two-tone palette was carefully selected to elevate the aesthetic while maintaining a sense of openness. Soft grey closed wall units contrast subtly with warm white joinery, ensuring a timeless yet contemporary feel. The choice of a mirror splashback was a masterstroke, allowing the spectacular cityscape to be reflected throughout the kitchen, enhancing both
depth and light.

At the heart of the design, a striking island crafted from Caesarstone Fresh Concrete provides ample workspace while seamlessly complementing the cement-look floor tiles. The island also functions as an informal dining space, reinforcing the kitchen’s role as a central hub for both cooking and socialising. Above, ultra-modern pendant lights introduce a touch of glamour, their reflective surfaces echoing the mirror splashback’s sophisticated charm.

Storage solutions were a key priority, addressed through a combination of handleless cabinetry, lift-up wall units, a spacious pantry, and cleverly designed corner storage. The addition of an appliance cabinet keeps benchtops clutter-free, ensuring a streamlined look. Open display cabinets inject warmth and personality into the space, offering opportunities to showcase curated pieces without compromising the kitchen’s clean lines.

Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the redesign prioritised practicality. An eat-in kitchen was essential, with seating carefully chosen to be visually unobtrusive while adding sculptural interest. Additionally, a dedicated office area was integrated, allowing the homeowner to fully appreciate the apartment’s stunning outlook while working or unwinding.

The result is a kitchen that embodies light, space, and understated luxury – a sophisticated reflection of its prestigious setting.

Design Homero Resende
Build Nouvelle Designer Kitchens & Bathrooms
Photography Paul Worsley (live by the sea photography)

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Nouvelle Designer Kitchens & Bathrooms
A 372 Pennant Hills Rd, Pennant Hills NSW
P 02 9484 8299
E enquiries@nouvelle.com.au
F @NouvelleAU

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Stephen Chandler, founder of Perth Splashbacks, has earned an enviable reputation for creating coloured glass splashbacks that can transform a kitchen. It might be a serene underwater scene, a soft-hued vista of a tranquil tropical beach, or something more vibrant. Whatever a client’s preference, Stephen uses the art of glass to create a splashback that will be a design focal point and a conversation-starter when guests pop over.

A glazing specialist with more than 28 years’ experience, Stephen decided to explore the potential for coloured-glass splashbacks when clients began expressing an interest in incorporating design elements into their kitchens that would be a little bit different – unique, even. Glass splashbacks open up a world of design possibilities. They reflect and refract light, creating intriguing light patterns and enhancing the sense of space in a kitchen. Colour can be used to spectacular effect and they provide the opportunity to introduce a stunning scene or highly personalised imagery.

Under Stephen’s guiding hand, Perth Splashbacks produces made-to-measure works of colourful glass art that draw on both Australian and European design influences, and can be coordinated with just about any colour scheme. You can supply a design of your own or you can avail yourself of the services of the company’s in-house designer, photographer and artist to create a matchless splashback that will be perfect for your kitchen … even a bathroom or alfresco cooking area.

The success of Perth Splashbacks lies squarely with UK-born Stephen, who hails from a family of carpenters and cabinet makers. After completing his cabinet-making apprenticeship, he worked in the kitchen cabinetry and window trades. During this time, he gained valuable experience working with stained-glass windows in historic homes and churches. Next he worked in double-glazing, after which he established a business that offered a full suite of renovation services including carpentry, cabinet-making, glazing, double-glazing, plastering, bricklaying, roofing, flooring and conservatory installations.

Today, Stephen, who has a Master Glazier AGGA/Australian Certification III in Glass Glazing and Joinery, oversees Perth Splashbacks, a family-owned and -operated business that can create and install coloured-glass splashbacks as well as toughened mirror splashbacks, printed splashbacks and shower screens. The company also offers glass repairs and can save you time and disruption by installing a new rangehood in tandem with your one-of-a-kind splashback.

Stephen takes enormous pride in helping clients to colour their world, turning kitchens, bathrooms and more into beautiful spaces that are a joy to behold and a pleasure to spend time in.

For more informartion

Perth Splashbacks
E perthsplashbacks@gmail.com
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Zenolite® is a lightweight, dual-layer acrylic sheet solution designed as a superior alternative to glass or tile. Made in Australia, it delivers a high-gloss, contemporary finish that adds depth and vibrancy to your kitchen. Whether you’re renovating or building a new home, Zenolite® offers a premium look without the complexities of traditional materials.

The Zenolite® colour palette is carefully curated to suit a range of interiors. Choose from subtle tones like ‘Glacier’ or ‘Pale Eucalypt’ for a soft, calming aesthetic, or bold hues like ‘Macchiato’ for a statement feature. The colours are designed to harmonise beautifully with both natural and industrial finishes, allowing you to create the perfect kitchen environment.

Each panel features a vibrant colour layer capped by a clear top layer, creating a sense of depth and clarity. The high-opacity design ensures complete wall coverage, allowing Zenolite® to be installed directly over existing wall finishes for a seamless and polished look.

Unlike glass, which requires professional handling, Zenolite® panels are lightweight and can be installed quickly using double-sided tape and neutral cure silicone. This results in less time, less mess, and lower installation costs, making it a convenient option for homeowners and renovators. Zenolite® is also highly durable and low-maintenance. The acrylic surface is resistant to mould and bacteria, making it a hygienic choice for the kitchen. Its smooth, non-porous finish ensures that cleaning is effortless, just a simple wipe with a damp cloth maintains its glossy finish.

Zenolite® offers affordability compared to glass while providing easy upkeep and long-lasting performance. It is an excellent investment for homeowners seeking a balance between beauty and functionality. Transform your kitchen with a splashback that blends elegance, ease, and durability. Explore the Zenolite® colour range, order samples, and see for yourself how this innovative acrylic panel solution can enhance your space. Your dream kitchen is just a splashback away!

For more information:

Zenolite® Acrylic Panels

HVG Decorative Building

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They were keen to remove walls to alter the existing footprint, update their previous highbacked benchtop with a large island bench, and completely overhaul their existing laundry space. The team got to work to open up the once closed kitchen. They removed some walls to allow for a freestanding island bench as well as a cavity slider to enter the newly refurbished laundry. The new kitchen and bathroom feature Ballarat-profiled doors and panels with a pencil edge, painted in Dulux Snowy Mountain.

Stone benchtops with matching splashbacks in Quantum Quartz Michelangelo also appear in both rooms. Elegant accents are placed throughout in the form of sleek gold handles and tapware. The deep island bench is a considered choice – it allows for plentiful seating and also cleverly maximises storage thanks to the inclusion of the Blum Antaro drawer system. Strip lighting, an enclosed rangehood and brandnew Smeg appliances modernise the space perfectly. There’s plenty of storage in both rooms, perfect for everything necessary for family life.

The bifold door to the appliance cabinet houses the ever-necessary coffee machine and accompaniments, while the laundry room’s tall cabinetry is consistently used for storing pantry items, linen, cleaning supplies and more.  Thanks to this modern update, the heart of this home and the nearby laundry room are the perfect backdrop for the joys (and occasional chaos) of family life.

Design Rocket Kitchens (Adam Mouday)

Build Rochet Kitchens

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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.

For more information

BBOT Designs.

Photography Joel Noon

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Imagine the satisfaction of knowing every design opportunity has been utilised to create something truly remarkable. 

Birdblack Design

Staron Solid Surface offers numerous design possibilities that can transform a kitchen project. To assist with research, we’ve listed below some of the common oversights or unknowns. Explore these tips to ensure you’re making the most of Staron Zero Silica Solid Surfaces.

Tile Coves
Maximise your design potential by incorporating tile coves into your back benches. Instead of placing tiles and splashbacks directly onto the benchtop and using silicone at the junction, consider a seamless solution that enhances both aesthetics and functionality. 

By integrating a cove return into the back of the Staron bench, you can raise the tiles or alternative splashback options off the bench. This approach eliminates unsightly, grimy silicone lines eliminating the risk of future water damage, resulting in a clean, tidy, and maintenance-free finish.

KBK Kitchens

Staron as a Splashback
Further enhance your design by specifying both the bench and splashback as a fully seamless option, eliminating silicone and dirt-trapping lips.  

The beauty of working with Staron lies in its complete flexibility. Designs can flow seamlessly under a windowsill to eliminate the hard to clean area behind taps or create windowsills and shelves. Staron can be adapted to suit various situations, ensuring a clean and elegant finish throughout your space

Outdoor applications
Staron performs exceptionally well in outdoor environments. A collection of colours is available for outdoor areas. If you have some protection from all-day sun, additional options are available for full outdoor use. 

Mint Kitchens

Longevity
Staron offers exceptional longevity within projects. Its ability to be renewed and repaired ensures it is not a short-term “throwaway” item. At the end of a projects life cycle Staron can be salvaged and redesigned for new applications, much like repurposed timber. An old kitchen benchtop can be transformed into a new outdoor kitchen, laundry benches, furniture items, and more. 

Staron has also been silica-free since its inception, boasting a proven performance history in both residential and commercial projects.

To discover more about designing with Staron Solid Surface check out the,  Benefits of Staron Solid Surfaces  page. 

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Thanks to e&s, the appliances were perfectly chosen for the space and include a quality Siemens oven, cooktop and rangehood and a Bosch dishwasher.

Phoenix tapware has also been selected, as well as a Franke sink and Fisher & Paykel fridge. Black and stainless-steel accents complement the all-white kitchen.

The benchtops are Caesarstone Frosty Carina, and the 3m island has a waterfall edge. There are a number of beautiful, fixed windows that welcome in plenty of natural light.

The soaring, expansive ceiling invites you to look upwards. The void did create some space restrictions in the kitchen, but this was overcome with smart and effective storage solutions – an example of a modern and contemporary kitchen made with quality appliances.

The butler’s pantry offers plenty of space and storage, as well as more preparation room and another sink. Its clever design makes it feel like a continuation of the kitchen and not a separate space.

In order to create a modern and contemporary kitchen with quality appliances, it was important that a light-colour palette and handle less cabinetry and drawers were used to create clean lines. The kitchen doesn’t overshadow the other open plan spaces but sits comfortably alongside them.

For more information

eands.com.au

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DecoSplash is a solid metal 2mm aluminium splashback with a durable baked-on polyurethane powder coating. You can choose from the DecoSplash range or your own image to ensure your splashback looks exactly how you want it, with finishes including gloss and semi-matt satin.

Images and designs are transferred directly into the polyurethane powder coating, ensuring they will never rub or peel off.

As well as looking amazing, this product has excellent chemical resistance and is incredibly easy to clean. Think of the surface as being similar to that of a non-stick frying pan. But as we mentioned earlier, one of the best things about this product is that it’s DIY-friendly. The lightweight material comes in large sheets for minimal joins and can be cut to size on-site.

You can secure your aluminium DIY splashbacks with double-sided tape and silicon or, if someone else is doing the job for you, you can rest easy knowing your labour bill will be well and truly manageable with this simple install. There’s also just a short two-week lead time, allowing you to get started with minimal delay.

For more information, 

Deco

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Aluminium has many benefits; it’s strong, lightweight and easy to install. This can be done directly onto most wall surfaces or over tiles. It’s also very hygienic and easy to clean, and did we mention there are no grout lines? Because that’s a clear winner in our books.

But the real benefit of an aluminium splashback from DecoSplash is the style. After deciding between a gloss and semi-matt satin finish, you can choose from one of their designs or use your own, resulting in a splashback that is absolutely perfect for your kitchen space. Images and designs don’t rub or peel off — they are a part of the powder coating, ensuring your image will be a striking feature of your kitchen for years to come. And the best part is there are short lead times, meaning you can make your choice and see the product in as little as 10 days — how good is that?

There are over 100 designs to choose from that suit all design styles, including industrial, coastal, Art Deco and contemporary. If you’re looking for a splashback solution, make sure you visit the DecoSplash website. You won’t be disappointed.

For more information, 

Deco 

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The former basic kit home kitchen which lacked thought in materials and design has now been completely transformed into a jaw-dropping space thanks to Anita Nader Interior Design, Mii Kitchen and CAV’ART Designer Stone.

The beautiful natural stone is the centrepiece to this kitchen renovation and was selected from CAV’ART Designer Stone in Taj Mahal Quartzite in a honed profile.

The stone is juxtaposed with custom American oak cabinetry and panels that have been stained in a black Japan varnish. The result is a high-end and luxurious aesthetic that emanates class and character.

The generous island bench offers plenty of surface space for meal preparation and entertaining. One of the main considerations when designing this renovation was working with the existing space, as well as the existing locations of the appliances. This was to help eliminate further costs of trades for any changes.

The spectacular stone was also used as the backdrop for the kitchen’s wine storage, ensuring a consistent use of materials throughout this space. Subtle brass accents have also been incorporated throughout the colour palette and work cohesively with matt-black selections and the existing timber flooring. A striking balance of texture and tone works perfectly within this kitchen to create a refined and luxe atmosphere.

Design: Anita Nader Interior Design
Joinery: Mii Kitchen
Photography: Simon Whitbread

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CAV’ART DESIGNER STONE

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