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Twice as good
This sleek, front-of-house kitchen is matched by a parallel kitchen behind,
where clutter and food preparation can be hidden from sight
Entertaining on a small or a grand scale
is a whole lot easier when everything
flows smoothly and there’s ample space
for food preparation and serving.
Designer Leon House, who was asked
to redesign this kitchen and living area in
an ’80s house, says the owner enjoys being
in the kitchen and loves to entertain.
“The original kitchen had no scullery
and was rather dated, but there was plenty
of space to try something new,” House
says. “We experimented with a range of
options, eventually settling on a layered

approach, with a front-of-house kitchen
and a second fully equipped working
kitchen and coolroom behind.”
The designer says the owner also loves
design and took a very hands-on role in
the project.
“He is well travelled, and the kitchen
needed to be of an international standard
– the term Hollywood sophistication was
used. But at the same time, it needed to be
a fun place to entertain.”
High-end materials reflect the design
brief. Solid Romano Italian travertine

Preceding pages and facing page: With its sleek
travertine marble floors and Corian cabinets,
this new kitchen in an ’80s house reflects an
international design approach. The white cabinets
are framed by tall units in a light timber veneer.
Contrasting dark charcoal stone wraps around the
island. The colour is repeated in the custom dining
furniture and bar stools by Christian Liaigre.
Above: Providing ample bench space was a
priority, says designer Leon House. In addition
to the space in this front kitchen, there is a fully
functioning kitchen and walk-in coolroom behind.

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