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Architect: David Hillam, Hillam Architects;
design team: Thomas Letherbarrow,
Hollie Raymond-Baker, Felipe Soto and
Kim Ling
Cabinetry: Even Ravenna timber veneer
by Eveneer
Cabinetry hardware: Blum
Benchtops: Essastone
Flooring: Attica Tiles from Saltino Perla
Splashback: Marble mosaics
from Attica Tiles
Kitchen sink: Epure Zone from GWA
Taps: Oliveri from Reece
Oven, cooktop, ventilation,
refrigeration, dishwasher: Miele
Water dispenser: Zip
Wine fridge: Vintec
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Kitchens – Highly Commended
Story by Charles Moxham
Photography by Joel Barbitta
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Above right: The bar area to the
left of the kitchen is handy to both
the dining and living spaces. There
is also a bar fridge integrated into
the cabinetry. As part of the 1980s
home’s 21st century fit-out, speakers
are fitted into the ceiling. Stone-look
porcelain floors add to the natural
aesthetic and help ground the large
kitchen and dining space.
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round the corner in the same bank of cabinetry.
For the same reason, the long custom rangehood
is also concealed within the upper perimeter
cabinetry. With so much hidden away, the dark
cabinetry and contrasting white stone counters
take on an almost furniture-like appeal.
However, not everything is understated. The
curving splashback is in white marble mosaic
tile, contrasting the dark veneer.
The island has a broad overhang and stools,
making it a social gathering point and breakfast
area. The bar helps connect the design with the
wider space while the dropped ceiling contains
localised services and defines the kitchen. An
existing powder room to the rear was reworked
as a scullery with storage and prep surfaces,
helping keep the on-show kitchen clutter-free.
Set around the corner from the kitchen, the
scullery has white cabinetry and the same white
engineered benchtops as the kitchen. Positioning the two substantial fridges in the connecting
cabinetry means they are equally handy to both
the kitchen and the scullery. The white door at
the other corner of the kitchen opens to a study.
“Generous use of wood, stone and glass, gives
the space warmth and elegance,” says the designer.