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Designer: Dominique Van Roosmalen,
Mackay Kitchens
Cabinetry: Perimeter Luxe Acrylic, in
Blanco and MDF lacquered Black, low
sheen island Melteca Black, naturale
finish
Benchtops: Perimeter: stainless steel
island: polished concrete
Floor: Wood
Splashback: Stainless steel
Kitchen sink: Robique
by Heritage Hardware
Oven: Ilve freestanding cooker
Ventilation: Canopy
Refrigeration: Samsung
Dishwasher: Fisher & Paykel
Wine fridge: Vintec
Awards: Trends International Design
Awards (TIDA)
Kitchens – Highly Commended
Story by Charles Moxham
Photography by Jamie Cobel
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Top: Raised aesthetic – this appliance
garage fold-up door screens clutter
and small appliances from sight.
Above: What’s behind the pantry
door to the right of the refrigerator?
Almost everything as it turns out
thanks to the designer introducing a
space-saving double Hafele Tandem
pantry organiser.
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L shape, transforming a practical element into a
sculptural one.
While all these features add up to a bold,
semi industrial-look, the kitchen also has all the
domestic facilities and storage requirements.
“The island alone contains an underbench
microwave and drinks refrigerator, as well as a
900mm wide Fisher and Paykel dish drawer,”
says Van Roosmalen.
To optimise storage and not crowd-out the
red brick walls, the designer specified a large
double Hafele Tandem pantry. This provides for
maximum food storage in the 1200mm wide area,
ensuring the owners and their three children are
never lacking in space for food and drink items.
And, as is important in a bustling family
kitchen, all the smaller appliances are close to
hand. To achieve this, Van Roosmalen added an
on-bench appliance cupboard with a top-hung,
bi-fold door. This conveniently hides the toaster
and jug, while an abundance of drawers allow
items like toastie makers and popcorn poppers
to be hidden away, but within easy reach.
Everything has its place here – an oil drawer
to the side of the cooker allows for speedy access
to oils and sauces while working at the cooktop.