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Room of the Week: A Rugged, Brutalist-Style Kitchen

Layers of concrete and oak create an earthy, industrial vibe in the kitchen of an 80-square-metre apartment

Georgia Madden
Georgia MaddenApril 4, 2021
Senior writer, Houzz Australia
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In a Q&A format, we talk to the designers – and examine the creative thinking – behind some of Houzz’s most loveable rooms.
Hometek Renovations & Extensions
Images by Haleh Kakhsaz at Hale K Design Studio
Answers by Ali Ghasemi, director at Hometek Renovations & Extensions

Who lives here: A couple
Location: Bellevue Hill, NSW
Room purpose and size: A kitchen/dining space measuring approximately 17.5 square metres
Approximate budget: $48,000
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Before installation

Brief
The clients wanted a contemporary yet timeless aesthetic, and for the space to feel unique and uncluttered.

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Starting point
Exposed concrete and oak to create a rugged and imperfect, yet unique and timeless appeal.

Tell us about the beautiful concrete
The concrete ceiling, wall detailing and floors were done on-site by our master craftspeople. We had all the raw material delivered to the site and the team worked in unison for hours to create the perfectly blended space.
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Key design aspects

Colour palette
  • Monochromatic tones of grey and brown oak.
Materials palette
  • Matt Black Fenix laminate to the kitchen cabinets.
  • Exposed concrete.
  • Oak.
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Key pieces of furniture/fittings
  • A custom-made, double-sided kitchen banquette seat.
  • A custom-made dining table, fixed to the kitchen floor.
  • Caroma stainless steel tap.
  • Miele integrated appliances.
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Thinking behind the arrangement of furniture/fixtures
Even though kitchen islands are practical additions in most kitchens, our main restriction here was limited space. This, coupled with our designers’ aesthetic goals, prevented the inclusion of an island in the kitchen. So instead, our designers opted to create a custom-made, two-sided lounge and dining table that were fitted to make the best use of space.
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Challenges you worked around
As with any custom renovation of this magnitude, there were multiple challenges and obstacles to overcome before and during the project. Our first challenge was, of course, the good old body corporate! We held several meetings before and during the design stage to overcome all their concerns.
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Why do you think this room works?
The kitchen is in perfect harmony with the rest of the apartment. Our aim was to achieve a space that was sufficiently separated from the living area, which at the same time was a seamless extension of it. I believe the double-sided lounge has worked well to tie together the entire space to our client’s satisfaction and delight.


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