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Above: A Vibiemme Domobar
coffee machine was plumbed into
the kitchen for ease of use. The
refrigerator occupies a niche behind
a door. This space juts out from the
house, which makes it reminiscent of
a traditional food safe.
Above right: Three brass pendant
lights, custom made from old
artillery shells, have LED fittings.
Although modern, the square-edged
sink recalls the shape of washtubs
from the ’50s.
In keeping with this theme,
the cabinets feature oak veneer
over plywood. The oak was
wire brushed to strip out the
soft grain, and hand-painted to
achieve a black gloss finish.
The cabinets are teamed
with stainless steel benchtops
and hand-glazed inky blue
tiles on the splashback.
“We wanted the space to
be dark and moody – a little
bit theatrical,” says Ponting.
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“The tiles create a touch of
drama. They reflect the estuary
beyond, and the varying tones
create a lovely ripple effect.”
Doors on either side of the
kitchen open to a pantry and
refrigerator respectively.
“The space accommodating
the refrigerator space pops
out from the side of the house,
much like a traditional food
safe in an older home,” the
designer says. “Although this