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Before & After: A Cathedral-Like Kitchen With Soft Texture & Tone
High ceilings, curves, fluted features and beautiful tactile details elevate this white kitchen into the stratosphere
In a Q&A format, we talk to the designers – and examine the creative thinking – behind some of Houzz’s most loveable rooms.
Brief
- To brighten up the existing kitchen and create something unique but timeless.
- The client wanted a soft palette with interesting details and texture.
- It was important for us to improve the flow and make better use of the space.
The kitchen before works.
Starting Point
The space prior to renovations was dark and disjointed. The exposed beams were unpainted timber and the previous benchtops were black granite. The fridge was in the middle of the room and it created an impractical divide.
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Starting Point
The space prior to renovations was dark and disjointed. The exposed beams were unpainted timber and the previous benchtops were black granite. The fridge was in the middle of the room and it created an impractical divide.
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Which new features create the most impact?
Most certainly, the ribbed curved feature on the island bench…
Most certainly, the ribbed curved feature on the island bench…
…And the expansive ceiling with its exposed beams. It’s such a beautiful, bright space now.
Materials palette:
- Barrington bar handles in matt brass from Momo Handles.
- Two-pack polyurethane Shaker-style cabinet doors with 30-millimetre frames.
- R38 ribbed panels from Scandinavian Profiles (except on the curved part of the island bench).
- Benchtops in Caesarstone Adamina (on the back wall we used a 20-millimetre thickness, and on the island bench we designed a 40-millimetre ‘sandwich’ with three-millimetre brass edging in between).
- Calacatta round penny tiles by Evo Tile + Stone on the splashback.
- Evo Travertine by Evo Tiles + Stone on the floor.
Key pieces of furniture/fittings:
- Barstools from Emporium Avenue.
- Pendant light above island bench from Contessa Lighting.
The kitchen before works.
What challenges did you have to work around?
We had to move the waste pipe by chasing into the concrete slab, but because underfloor heating was installed, we had to get a specialist out to scan the floor to make sure we didn’t chase into the floor heating.
What challenges did you have to work around?
We had to move the waste pipe by chasing into the concrete slab, but because underfloor heating was installed, we had to get a specialist out to scan the floor to make sure we didn’t chase into the floor heating.
The floor plan.
Your turn
Which ideas would you borrow from this kitchen? Tell us in the Comments below. And don’t forget to save your favourite images for inspiration, like this story and join the conversation.
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Your turn
Which ideas would you borrow from this kitchen? Tell us in the Comments below. And don’t forget to save your favourite images for inspiration, like this story and join the conversation.
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Who lives here: A couple who are empty-nesters
Location: Sydney, NSW
Room purpose and size: A kitchen with a dining area and casual seating
Scope of work: We removed the old kitchen, including the walls around the existing fridge. We then fixed the walls, installed the kitchen cabinetry and supplied the plumbing and electrical work. The floor tiling was done by the client.
Approximate budget: AU$80,000