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Design matters
This kitchen was designed to provide a strong focal point in an
apartment owned by a couple who love to cook and entertain

There was no disguising the kitchen in this
apartment – in fact the owners requested the
exact opposite.
Designer David Kane of Pepper Design in
Melbourne says the couple had clear priorities
and tastes, and wanted a kitchen that would
dominate the designated space.
“The owners both love to cook and entertain,
so they wanted their kitchen to be an efficient
working space, but it also had to be a design
showcase – a strong focal point for the entire
apartment,” says Kane.
With this in mind, the designer’s solution

was a bespoke fusion of two Poggenpohl styles.
The +Modo design, which provides a floating
work top and open sliding storage, was selected
for the island, while +Integration was specified
for the perimeter cabinetry to complement the
rest of the apartment.
“The clients didn’t want glossy finishes or
luxurious marble surfaces. So we have a subtle
combination of finely textured grey and white
lacquers with light timber elements.”
The deep worktop on the island measures
1.2m x 4.6m, and is one continuous surface,
which adds to the visual drama of the kitchen.

Facing page and following pages:
Sunlight pours into this new
kitchen, which is the social heart of
a Melbourne apartment. Designed
by David Kane of Pepper Design,
the kitchen features Poggenpohl
cabinetry in two styles – +Modo
island cabinetry and +Integration
perimeter cabinets.
Above: The 4.6m-long island has a
continuous high-pressure laminate
worktop that provides ample space
for food preparation and serving.

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