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Fresh and crisp Dark-stained oak veneer contrasts gleaming white surfaces to a make a bold visual statement in this new kitchen by Arcadia Joinery 78 search | save | share at trendsideas.com Modern kitchens have become the busy social centre of the home, and their design needs to reflect this standing. This was one of the motivating factors behind the design of this new kitchen by Arcadia Joinery. Project manager Fred Jing says the kitchen needed to be sleek, distinctive and easy to maintain, with clutter hidden from view. To this end, Arcadia Joinery designed a galley-style kitchen with a scullery, a long island, and overhead cabinets in dark-stained oak veneer. A tall bank of