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Before & After: A Kitchen, Scullery and Powder Room Makeover
Making connected spaces flow – and connecting them through materials – worked wonders in this three-room renovation
In a Q&A format, we talk to the designers – and examine the creative thinking – behind some of Houzz’s most loveable rooms.
The kitchen before works
Brief
The purpose of the renovation was to improve form and function, and allow better disability access and product performance. The client wanted to add a dining area, create a separate scullery, ensure easier flow, make the area user-friendly, and open up the space as well as amalgamate it with the existing living room.
With this project, we looked at the three areas – kitchen, scullery and laundry – cohesively to see how we could maximise the interaction between them.
Brief
The purpose of the renovation was to improve form and function, and allow better disability access and product performance. The client wanted to add a dining area, create a separate scullery, ensure easier flow, make the area user-friendly, and open up the space as well as amalgamate it with the existing living room.
With this project, we looked at the three areas – kitchen, scullery and laundry – cohesively to see how we could maximise the interaction between them.
The kitchen after works
A kitchen renovation transformed into the creation of a new dining space, as well as the improved design and functionality of a laundry, scullery and powder room. We purposely selected appliances that were user-friendly, practical and positioned strategically to suit the client’s needs. It’s one example of many in how interior designers should aim to future-proof a home for its users.
A kitchen renovation transformed into the creation of a new dining space, as well as the improved design and functionality of a laundry, scullery and powder room. We purposely selected appliances that were user-friendly, practical and positioned strategically to suit the client’s needs. It’s one example of many in how interior designers should aim to future-proof a home for its users.
The floor plan
Starting point
We had to work around a dividing wall that was not negotiable, as well as leave existing windows where they were.
Starting point
We had to work around a dividing wall that was not negotiable, as well as leave existing windows where they were.
Key design aspects
Key pieces of furniture: We reupholstered the client’s existing dining chairs. We also used a piece of jarrah that was from the client’s previous home for the dining table. We had this cut and resanded.
Key pieces of furniture: We reupholstered the client’s existing dining chairs. We also used a piece of jarrah that was from the client’s previous home for the dining table. We had this cut and resanded.
Colour palette: We wanted to complement the existing ’60s architecture of the home, and the house is by the sea, so we went for a neutral and coastal palette.
Materials palette: All benchtops and splashbacks in the kitchen, powder room and scullery are Dekton by Cosentino.
Polytec was used for all cabinetry doors.
In the kitchen we chose an integrated fridge/freezer, induction cooktop, range hood, combination steam oven, pyrolytic oven, washer and dryer (the dishwasher was existing) from Miele.
Polytec was used for all cabinetry doors.
In the kitchen we chose an integrated fridge/freezer, induction cooktop, range hood, combination steam oven, pyrolytic oven, washer and dryer (the dishwasher was existing) from Miele.
The Salvador grey-honed tiles in the scullery and powder room are from Bernini Stone & Tile.
We used Franke Kubus Sinks in the kitchen and scullery, a Franke Pyra pull-out tap in the scullery, and a Zip HydroTap in the kitchen.
We used Franke Kubus Sinks in the kitchen and scullery, a Franke Pyra pull-out tap in the scullery, and a Zip HydroTap in the kitchen.
The powder room after works
In the powder room, the Sencha Marine wallpaper is from Scandanavian Wallpaper & Decor.
Dulux Whisper White was used throughout.
In the powder room, the Sencha Marine wallpaper is from Scandanavian Wallpaper & Decor.
Dulux Whisper White was used throughout.
In the powder room the toilet, sink and tapware are from Caroma.
The toilet-roll holder and towel ring are from Phoenix Tapware.
The toilet-roll holder and towel ring are from Phoenix Tapware.
The scullery before works
What was the thinking behind the arrangement of furniture/fixtures?
It was all done to satisfy the client’s requirements in how they live, achieving the right flow and complementing the existing architecture in the home. We didn’t want anything to look out of place.
What was the thinking behind the arrangement of furniture/fixtures?
It was all done to satisfy the client’s requirements in how they live, achieving the right flow and complementing the existing architecture in the home. We didn’t want anything to look out of place.
What challenges did you face?
We had quite a task in trying to remove the old kitchen without damaging the large stone benchtops and splashback, to enable the kitchen to be sold second-hand. However, it was completed to the satisfaction of the purchaser and our client.
We had quite a task in trying to remove the old kitchen without damaging the large stone benchtops and splashback, to enable the kitchen to be sold second-hand. However, it was completed to the satisfaction of the purchaser and our client.
The scullery after works
With the age of the house, you always uncover some hidden surprises. When we were looking at the jarrah floor extension (the old kitchen flooring was cork), we uncovered some unsuitable substrate. With the trades booked in and short time-frames, we did a last-minute concrete pour on a Friday afternoon.
Everyone worked well and maintained the program without compromising on the quality. The transition from the old to new floor was seamless, something the client had been quite concerned about getting right.
With the age of the house, you always uncover some hidden surprises. When we were looking at the jarrah floor extension (the old kitchen flooring was cork), we uncovered some unsuitable substrate. With the trades booked in and short time-frames, we did a last-minute concrete pour on a Friday afternoon.
Everyone worked well and maintained the program without compromising on the quality. The transition from the old to new floor was seamless, something the client had been quite concerned about getting right.
Why do you think these rooms work?
The space is very practical and functional, which recognises the client’s needs, and from their point of view, it’s a very enjoyable space to work and live in.
Your turn
Do you love this renovation as much as we do? Tell us in the Comments below. And don’t forget to save your favourite images, like this story and join the conversation.
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Craving more great renovation ideas? Take a look at our last Before & After: A Family Bathroom Gets an Elegant Makeover
The space is very practical and functional, which recognises the client’s needs, and from their point of view, it’s a very enjoyable space to work and live in.
Your turn
Do you love this renovation as much as we do? Tell us in the Comments below. And don’t forget to save your favourite images, like this story and join the conversation.
More
Craving more great renovation ideas? Take a look at our last Before & After: A Family Bathroom Gets an Elegant Makeover
Styling by Lisa Quinn-Schofield at Featherhorse
Answers by Kate Barakovska, creative director at Moda Interiors
Who lives here: A retired couple
Location: City Beach, WA
Room purpose and size: A kitchen, scullery, laundry and powder room measuring about 80 square metres in total
Approximate budget: $150,000
Builder: Sunbuild Constructions