Having not been updated since it was originally built, the kitchen in this home showed all the hallmarks of an arched profile typical of its time period. Prior to its overhaul, the homeowners had removed the old laundry that ran directly off the kitchen, opening up the space and bringing in more natural light through the addition of a window and new French doors leading out to the backyard.

In a canny move by designer Emma Pearce of Fresh Kitchens Solutions, a new laundry was created using an existing storage room located behind the kitchen, which could only be accessed from outside. Cleverly hidden behind matching cabinetry doors that make the entrance look like part of the kitchen, the new internal opening between these two spaces gives the owners a flexible laundry space and additional pantry storage within easy reach.

Opening up the space by removing the original laundry room not only brought in more light, but also expanded the room to allow for extensive cabinetry and more functional bench space in the new kitchen design.

A statement rangehood of milled timber, inset panels and decorative corbels pulls focus, drawing the eye to the back of the kitchen where tiling that flows to the ceiling brings in a soft splash of colour. The same decorative timber elements can be found on the kitchen island, tying the traditional design together. Shaker-style cabinetry running the perimeter of the kitchen offers floor-to-ceiling shelving and plenty of deep drawers to house every culinary need.

Keeping the sightlines of the kitchen unmarred, the designer chose to place the oven in the island, hidden from sight but conveniently placed opposite the cooktop. In keeping with this theme, the island top remains free of insertions to ensure an uninterrupted surface that serves as both an entertaining zone and a usable area for food prep.

Light and bright with a wholesome and traditional air, this elegantly appointed kitchen with hidden laundry and butler’s pantry is perfectly functional and a visual delight that will serve the owners well for years to come.

Design: Emma Pearce (fresh kitchen solutions)
Photography: Niki Eeta photography

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The Heart of the Home with Fresh Kitchen Solutions. This renovation was completed by Fresh Kitchen Solutions in line with the homeowners’ request for an open space with a modern take on the traditional. The kitchen oozes aesthetic appeal thanks to its Shaker-style cabinetry, Calacatta benchtops and splashbacks, and Castella walnut and brass handles.

The island is truly the room’s hero and it includes a very clever feature – a hidden seating zone with barstools, which cannot be seen from most of the open-plan living area. This well-thought-out addition ensures the homeowners have an area to sit while prepping dinners or eating casual meals, while maintaining the island’s furniture-like appearance.

The enclosed space in which the previous kitchen stood is now a walk-around pantry. It features extra bench space, an extra sink, and a dishwasher to ensure all messes are kept out of sight and the main kitchen remains tidy at all times. Plenty of storage is integrated throughout, with a Blum three-drawer system in particular enhancing the space’s functionality.

Wrap-around cabinetry now flows all the way to the ceiling, allowing for extra storage while also drawing the eye away from the change in ceiling level in that section of the space. As far as contemporary kitchens go, this one ticks all the boxes.

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The homeowners requested a sleek, modern kitchen design that would blend seamlessly into their 1930s abode.

This influences many of the design choices the team at Fresh Kitchen Solutions made, including the colour scheme and the materials and textures that appear throughout.
Horizontal and vertical lines were integrated as a tool to create a sense of balance in the space. The join lines between cabinetry run vertically through both deep and recessed overheads, down to the sets of drawers and freestanding cooker below. There is also the horizontal line of overheads that wrap the kitchen’s three walls.

The Blum AVENTOS HK system was chosen for the overheads to create a long horizontal look that complements the drawers below. A deep-tone timber-grain finish was chosen for the overheads to draw the eye through the kitchen. This is a stark contrast to the crisp white features throughout the room, as well as the stone benchtop that extends up the wall as a splashback.

This kitchen’s walk-in pantry is truly impressive. It is accessed through two cabinetry doors, which can be closed to hide the mess as needed. The pantry features the homeowners’ secondary cooking appliances, a sink and a dishwasher, and storage space for food that needs to be prepped for meals, which means the main kitchen can be kept clean and tidy at all times. All snack foods are kept in the storage solutions in the main kitchen, so the homeowners do not need to access the pantry other than to prepare meals.

A great deal of thought has been put into every zone in this modern kitchen design to ensure it will service the homeowners’ needs now and well into the future.

Design Emma Pearce
Photography Niki Eeta Photography

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Fresh Kitchen Solutions

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