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Kitchen designer: Elina Katsioula-Beall
Builder: MCGW Construction
Cabinetry: Maple with Iceberg and custom blue
finishes by Columbia Cabinets
Hardware: Alno
Benchhtops: Blue Bahia granite by Molise Marble &
Granite; recycled butchers block
Spashback: South Beach white tile from Country
Floors, Mexican tiles from Mission Tile West
Sink and taps: Franke
Ovens: Bertazzoni Heritage range; Miele speed oven
Ventilation: Bertazzoni
Refrigeration: Miele
Dishwasher: Miele Futura Diamond
Flooring: White oak hardwood by Bohnhoff Lumber
Tile rug: Mission Tile West
Lighting: Lutron recessed halogen
Table: Custom by Serrao Cabinets
Story by Colleen Hawkes
Photography by Suki Medencevic
stand on for long periods. But to retain
a connection with the former kitchen we
created a centre tile rug of reclaimed Spanish tiles with a decorative border. Similar
decorative tiles, cut to highlight the central
flower, are embedded within the textured
hood. We also introduced the same motif
to the centre section of the oak dining
table, so that it can accommodate hot
casserole dishes straight from the oven.”
The designer says most of the project
challenges were structural. Before much
work could be undertaken, the 1930s
foundations were reinforced and the old
plumbing and electrical wiring replaced.
“The existing hood ducting had to
remain, but this was concealed within
a white textured soffit that turns and
protrudes to form the hood surround.”
Other decorative features of the
kitchen include a trio of ceramic masks
on powdercoated metal frames. These
are suspended on a utensil rack above the
range. The owner’s collection of blue and
white plateware and glass storage jars are
also on display.
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