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P R O D U C E D BY Elizabeth Wilson
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WOW & THEN
Simply elegant lines, natural materials and
a classic palette define this renovation.
Let there be light
These Punch wall lights were
selected to create ambient
light. They also pay respect to
the home’s original architecture
in their nostalgic detailing.
Black beauty
Black touches create contrast,
frame elements and provide
visual cues for many of the
touch points in the room.
Table talk
The dolomite island benchtop
is supported by a slender black
steel frame, giving it the
appearance of a table. The
cabinetry below is in limed oak.
APPLIANCE LIST
Oven Miele
Cooktop Electrolux
Fridge Fisher & Paykel
Dishwasher Miele
Rangehood Smeg
THE PROJECT
Designed by Arent&Pyke, this kitchen is the centrepiece and
social hub in a renovated California bungalow in Sydney’s
northern suburbs. To enhance the room’s connection to the
living/dining area, interior designers Sarah-Jane Pyke and Juliette
Arent imbued it with ‘un-kitchen-like’ characteristics: an island
bench that presents as a table, a freestanding drawer unit/
cooktop with the stately presence of a piece of furniture, and
a materials palette that connects with the rest of the home.
THE DETAILS
Tonal harmony
There’s clever tonal interplay at
work in this scheme. “The grey,
limed oak and dolomite were
all conceived as mid-tones in
the otherwise monochromatic
scheme,” says Juliette.
Fancy, free
In the detail
V-groove cabinetry in grey
adds a textural detail and
ensures the kitchen doesn’t
appear too contemporary
within the original architecture.
To enhance the streamlined
effect of the joinery, designers
Juliette and Sarah-Jane created
simple, routed pull handles.
Photography by Felix Forest. Prices are for supply only unless specified.
The drawer unit with cooktop,
standing on black legs, was
designed as freestanding
furniture, in contrast to the
built-in feel of the grey wall.
WHAT’S TO LOVE
“I adore how seamlessly this space
integrates with the living and
dining areas. It’s an extension of
both but remains functional and
practical.” Juliette Arent, interior designer
Joinery wall MDF with routed
details, handpainted in
Dulux Vanilla Quake.
White drawers Two-pack
polyurethane in Dulux Antique
White USA (half strength).
Island benchtop Dolomite
in Super White, $660/m2,
CDK Stone.
Benchtop on the white drawers
Corian in Glacier White, from
$450/m (installed), Corian.
Sink Oliveri Sonetto
Undermount Sink 1063U
with double bowl, $784,
Harvey Norman.
Tapware 1.9908.00.0.01
kitchen mixer in Nero,
$648, Brodware.
Lighting Punch wall lights
MA-8190 in Antique Mirror
with white base plate, POA,
The Urban Electric Co.
Kitchen stools Smed
brass bar stools in Brass,
$1195/each, Great Dane.
Flooring Tongue-and-groove
Graupa European oak,
189x15mm, $123/m,
Precision Flooring.
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For Where to Buy, see page 206.
Arent&Pyke, Surry Hills,
NSW; (02) 9331 2802 or
arentpyke.com.
Picks & stones
Dolomite, a sedimentary
stone, ticks all the boxes
as a benchtop material,
says Juliette. “It’s extremely
robust, doesn’t stain and
is very forgiving.”
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URBAN LUXE
Industrial heritage encounters the thrill
of the new in a cutting-edge layout.
Perfect finish
Natural stone, timber veneer
and solid-timber floors
contribute layers of texture,
while the overhead beams
provide a strong reference to
the site’s industrial heritage.
Modern classic
Bench duty
The island bench is divided
into a workstation at one end
and a table at the other, with
a double-thick stone benchtop
at the working end delineating
the two. “This means there
are separate areas for food
preparation and dining, which
is especially useful when
entertaining,” says Miriam.
Photography by Shannon McGrath. Artwork by Kerry Armstrong.
Prices are for supply only unless undicated.
The cupboards and rangehood
box echo the Art-Deco
architecture of the local area.
One side of the cupboards
is the pantry; the other side
conceals an integrated fridge.
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APPLIANCE LIST
Double oven, cooktop,
fridge, dishwasher
and rangehood,
all Miele.
WHAT’S TO LOVE
“A high level of detail,
plus custom fittings
and finishes, creates
a unique feel that’s
both contemporary
and timeless.”
Miriam Fanning,
interior designer
THE BRIEF
Interior designer Miriam Fanning of Mim Design decided to
pay homage to Melbourne’s historical warehouses and
factories when she designed the kitchens for the new Dux
apartments project in Melbourne’s inner east. She also
wanted to acknowledge the area’s reinvigorated nature,
so her scheme is rich in texture and natural finishes, while
presenting as luxurious and refined. A key element of this
4.5x2.45m entertainer’s kitchen is a sociably sized island unit.
THE DETAILS
Broad concept
The island unit measures
3670x1200mm, a perfect
size for accommodating a
crowd. Under-bench storage
consists of cupboards and
soft-close drawers, plus a fully
integrated dishwasher.
Work flow
The continuation of a
horizontal line of shelving
from the kitchen to the study
nook, and the use of similar
colours and materials in both
spaces, creates a visual flow.
Black joinery Timber veneer
in Carbon, from $95/m2,
Slice Veneers.
Black shelving Two-pack
polyurethane in Dulux Domino,
in a satin finish that can
withstand steam and vapour
from the cooktop.
Pale grey joinery Satin
two-pack polyurethane finish
in Dulux Bleaches.
Benchtop and splashback
New Grey Tundra marble,
about $350/m2 (slabs),
Signorino Tile Gallery.
Tapware Sussex Scala Mini
mixer, from $463, Reece.
Stool About a Stool design
by Hay in black-stained oak
and black polypropylene,
from $490, Cult.
Flooring Engineered-timber
floorboards (18915x 1860mm)
in White Oiled finish, $120/m2,
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Woodcut.
For Where to Buy , see page 206.
Mim Design, South Yarra,
Victoria; (03) 9826 1266 or
www.mimdesign.com.au.
Designed in conjunction with
developer, Little Projects.
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DARK MATTER
A beguiling space for both cooking and socialising
was the first order up for this well-balanced kitchen.
V groovy
Designer Stewart Horton
used V-groove panelling as
a “slight nod” to the original
architecture. “It’s nostalgic
but in a pared-back way.”
Shades of grey
Photography by Alexander McIntyre.
The colour of the tiles was chosen
to echo the shade of grey veining
in the Smartstone benchtop.
THE BRIEF
A black freestanding Smeg stove was the starting point for
this kitchen, conceived as part of a redesigned Federation
home in Newcastle, NSW. “My clients loved this cooker;
it’s the star of the room,” says interior designer Stewart
Horton. “The kitchen was built around it and it dictated the
colour scheme.” Black under-bench joinery helps to anchor
the cooker while everything else is kept “light and white”,
says Stewart, in order to counterbalance its strong presence
in the space.
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APPLIANCE LIST
Freestanding stove Smeg
Integrated fridge and freezer
Fisher & Paykel
Rangehood Schweigen
“I like the way this kitchen blends
into the old part of the house,
yet is so light and fresh.”
Stewart Horton, interior designer
Social space
With the kitchen facing onto
the dining room, the large
island bench (2500x950mm) is
all-important for entertaining.
“There’s also plenty of storage
space, so surfaces can stay
uncluttered,” says Stewart.
THE DETAILS
Total cost: about $70,000.
Black joinery Natural timber
veneer in Coal Seam (polished),
from $95/m2, Slice Veneers.
White joinery V-groove
panelling with two-pack
polyurethane satin finish in
Dulux Vivid White.
Benchtop Athena engineeredquartz surface, $600/m2
(installed) Smartstone.
Splashback tiles Vintage tiles
in Berlin Grey, 75x150mm,
$95/m2, Classic Ceramics.
Stove Victoria freestanding
110cm stove, $8490, Smeg.
Tapware A69.08 Icon sink
mixer in Matt Black, $595,
from Astra Walker.
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Sink AFA Flow/Cubeline
double undermount sink,
$985, Reece.
Lighting is the S.H 2tone large
copper pendant light, $499,
Empire Furniture Newcastle.
Stools Taburet 65cm counter
stools in Walnut, $460/each,
Life Interiors.
Handles Jack (100mm) and
Jill (30mm) J-pull handles in
Black Matt, $18-$21/each,
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Index &Co.
For Where to Buy , see page 206.
Horton & Co Design,
New Lambton, NSW;
(02) 4957 1672 or www.
hortonandco.com.au.
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Storage plus
The white cabinets house
an integrated fridge/freezer
and walk-in pantry, plus
built-in storage stretching
all the way to the ceiling.
Photography by Alexander McIntyre. Prices are for supply only unless specified. Minimum orders may apply.
WHAT’S TO LOVE
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THE DETAILS
White cabinetry Two-pack
polyurethane matt finish
in Resene Alabaster.
Island bench Cladding
in Calacatta Oro honed
marble, POA, CDK Stone.
Splashback tiles Casa
handmade tiles in Salmon,
$350/m2, Onsite
Supply+Design.
Pendant lights Lightyears
Orient P2 lights in polished
copper and rosewood,
from $570/each, Cult.
For Where to Buy, see page 206.
Decus Interiors, Paddington,
NSW; (02) 9363 4004 or
www.decus.com.au.
Lovely legs
Extending off one end of the
2660x950mm island bench,
the integrated table features
slim steel legs anodised in a
warm, brushed-copper finish.
Copper touch
The joinery is recessed to create
a finger pull for opening the
cupboards. The shadow line
is in-filled with an aluminium
strip, anodised in a brushed
copper finish to echo the
rangehood trim and table legs.
TOUCH
OF SPICE
THE PROJECT
The owners of this renovated Sydney home wanted their
new kitchen to be a warm and welcoming gathering space
for both daily family use and entertaining. Interior designers
Alexandra Donohoe and Marie Burgess of Decus Interiors
designed an island bench with integrated table to maximise
the connection between the kitchen and living area, and to
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Photography by Justin Alexander.
Prices are for supply only unless specified.
Inspiration for a kitchen design
can come from many quarters,
including a favourite cuisine.
WHAT’S TO LOVE
APPLIANCE LIST
“We love thinking about the pendant lights
as the jewellery of the space.”
Oven/steamer Gaggenau
Cooktop Ilve
Fridge Miele
Rangehood Qasair
Alexandra Donohoe, interior designer
Texture triumph
Inspired by the colour of spicy
curry pastes, these tiles add
visual texture and depth.
Subtle variations in colour are
the hallmark of a handmade
artisanal product.
Marble magic
The island is made from a
framework of MDF and steel,
wrapped in 20mm-thick
marble. The result gives the
impression of solid stone.
Tasty palette
The colour palette reflects
the homeowners’ love of
Indian food; the warm hues
represent spices such as
turmeric, says Alexandra.
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CHIC & SLEEK
Black, marble and copper constitute the
perfect recipe in this Sydney kitchen.
Marble play
“I originally wanted Calacatta
marble but opted instead for
Carrara with lots of veining.
It was cheaper but looks like
Calacatta,” says owner Yael.
Tactile & terrific
Photography by John Paul Urizar.
From the heavily veined marble
benchtop to the sheen of the
copper handles and tapware,
all the touch points of the
kitchen are textured,
gleaming and tactile.
THE VISION
Sydney apartment owner Yael Katz turned to Pinterest to
transform a ’70s-vintage, U-shaped kitchen into her dream
scheme. “I knew I wanted to use black and marble, and then
I found the perfect room to base my whole kitchen on,” she
says. The reference included dainty copper fixtures a genius
touch. It was all the inspiration Yael needed. She gutted her
room, enlisted a joiner and, using the existing space, created
a layout for maximum functionality. For visual appeal, she added
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WHAT’S TO LOVE
Modern classic
“The black is sleek and modern,
and feels appropriate for an
apartment.” Yael Katz, owner
The joinery features a simple
Shaker profile for a classic look.
“The black shows fingerprints,
as the builder warned me, but
I don’t mind,” says Yael.
Double oven and induction
cooktop Smeg
Fridge Fisher & Paykel
Nifty nook
Bifolds on this above-bench
cupboard create a perfect
nook in which to store
everyday objects.
THE DETAILS
Black cabinetry Two-pack
polyurethane in a black
satin finish by E&A Kitchen
Laminating.
Benchtop and splashback
Carrara marble, from $450/m2
(installed), WK Stone.
The sink Oliveri CS01CU,
Spectra Copper double sink,
$1177, Winning Appliances.
Tapware Astra Walker
A6908V4CU tap in Copper,
$1981, Winning Appliances.
Cabinet handles BM1114
CPR Shaker-style copper-plated
handles, $24/each, Mother
of Pearl & Sons Trading.
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Knobs BM1328 Shaker-style
copper-plated brass knobs,
$18/each, Mother of Pearl
& Sons Trading.
Water-filter tap Billi tap
in Matt Black, $2419,
Winning Appliances.
Pendant light Manor 300mm
Barn Glass Batten Fix pendant
light in Amber, $109,
Beacon Lighting.
Flooring Blackbutt timber
floorboards with a matt finish,
laid in a chevron pattern,
POA (custom order),
Precision Flooring.
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For Where to Buy ,see page 206.
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Photography b y John Paul Urizar. Prices are approximate and are for supply only unless specified.
APPLIANCE LIST
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MID-CENTURY MIX
Wall oven, gas cooktop and
dishwasher, all Miele
Fridge Electrolux
Rangehood Qasair
Deluxe contemporary finishes ground this
kitchen in the present while channelling
classic 20th-century design sensibilities.
Luxe vintage
“The marble is Calacatta Gold,
selected by the client to create
the opulent ’60s look they were
seeking,” says Travis Dean,
director of Cantilever Interiors.
THE PROJECT
This late-1950s Melbourne home is owned by mid-century
style enthusiasts. So when it came to designing a new kitchen,
the couple wanted a scheme that would be sympathetic to the
vintage of the house while updating it with a luxurious palette
of modern materials. Cantilever Interiors brought that idea
to life, positioning the kitchen in the original central location
but changing the configuration to connect it with the dining
and living spaces. In the process, they reprised a classic
mid-century ingredient: the servery.
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White corner
The kitchen is square in shape,
3.8x4.2m, with two entry
points. White cabinetry
signifies the critical work
triangle: sink, cooktop, fridge.
Serve you well
The servery opening, a hallmark
of mid-century design, was
introduced to open up the
relationship between dining
room and kitchen. Using the
same joinery detailing in both
zones intensifies the connection.
Tall timbers
The joinery unit, open shelving
and drawers in blackbutt
veneer (pictured below
right) house the pantry and
appliances. Slimline solidtimber handles are another
subtle mid-century reference.
THE KITCHEN
LAYOUT
Cooktop
Fridge
Timber joinery
Dining
WHAT’S TO LOVE
Styling by Ruth Welsby. Photograph by Martina Gemmola.
The joinery in this kitchen
is designed as large pieces
of furniture, which makes
it a beautiful – and functional –
central space.
THE DETAILS
Total cost for this kitchen:
$45,000+ (excluding marble).
Timber joinery is blackbutt
veneer with a water-based
finish, fitted with solid
blackbutt handles from
the Cantilever Interiors
K2 Kitchen System range.
White cabinetry iMDF, rated
E0 (for the lowest level of
formaldehyde emission), with
two-pack polyurethane finish
in Dulux Antique White USA.
Benchtops Calacatta Gold,
$950/m2, Peraway Marble.
Splashbacks Calacatta Gold,
$950/m2, Peraway Marble.
Sink Custom design,
Cantilever Interiors.
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For Where to Buy, see page 206.
Cantilever Interiors,
Brunswick East, Victoria;
(03) 9387 5421 or www.
cantileverinteriors.com.
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