Previous pages : This two-tone kitchen by Hillam Architects combines white stone benchtops with dark wood veneer cabinetry . A white mosaic splashback stands out from the minimalist cabinetry .
Above : The generous walk-in scullery is straight ahead – in between the two banks of curving cabinets . A discreet door to the right of the kitchen opens to a concealed study .
It ’ s fair to say that domestic architecture has really lightened up over recent decades – rooms have switched from oppressive to open-plan , while windows have evolved into full-height glass panels . This kitchen and its adjacent areas within a 1980s home are a case in point . Lead interior designer and associate at Hillam Architects Hollie Raymond-Baker says the reworked kitchen was part a of wider upgrade of the home .
“ The owners wanted an open-plan dining , kitchen and connected living space that looked out to the outdoor entertaining area to the rear of the site ,” says Raymond-Baker . “ However , we had to be respectful of the form of the home while adapting the plan for 21st century living .”
Replacing the cramped , under-considered existing kitchen , the new version is open to the dining area and views . A blackbutt wall-sized door pulls back so the living room beyond can also connect to the kitchen and this outlook .
As part of the drive to ensure the kitchen didn ’ t detract from the scenery , the kitchen has clean , minimalist lines and integrated elements . A television in the cabinetry beside the bar area can be hidden by pivot sliding doors while the kitchen ’ s two large fridges are integrated just search | save | share at