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the shelving above the cooking centre.
“The entire island is framed by raw
concrete, which retains the patterning of
the formwork. Concrete also forms the
splashback.”
A deep benchtop of black granite is
sandwiched between the concrete framework on the island, contrasting the rough
with the smooth. In keeping with its
sophisticated look, the granite forms a
raised bar top that’s ideal for serving food
and drinks.
The rest of the island and perimeter

benchtops feature 5mm stainless steel
plate that creates a fine, crisp edge detail.
“The wall cabinetry is framed with
structural steel, continuing the industrial
look of the monochromatic colour palette,”
Shallard says. “The tall doors at either side
of the unit are inset with stainless steel
plate that’s similar to the benchtops.”
To provide further visual continuity,
an extended fire surround at the opposite
end of the room features similar raw concrete, blackened steel and black-stained
American white oak panels.

Large-format floor tiles also help to tie
the spaces together visually.
The monochromatic colour palette
and materials extend to the bedrooms and
bathrooms. Black-stained American oak
lines the walls of the master bedroom, and
bathrooms feature shuttered concrete and
painted, rough-sawn cedar walls. There
are also deep, blackened steel drawers
in the solid black-stained American oak
vanity cabinets.
A study features dark grey lacquered
cabinetry with a separate wine cellar.

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