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Room of the Week: The Warming Up of a Simple Baker's Kitchen
More storage and the warming up of a clinical dated space were key in this downsizer's unit
In a Q&A format, we talk to the designers – and examine the creative thinking – behind some of Houzz’s most loveable rooms.
Brief
The brief was to provide more storage in the kitchen as the owner loves to bake and to make the space feel warmer.
Keen to revamp your kitchen? Find a specialised kitchen designer near you on Houzz
The brief was to provide more storage in the kitchen as the owner loves to bake and to make the space feel warmer.
Keen to revamp your kitchen? Find a specialised kitchen designer near you on Houzz
The kitchen before works
Starting point
The floor and walls had previously been painted white, so we wanted to reduce the harshness and the clinical feel. But at the same time, the kitchen faces south, so there wasn’t a huge amount of light coming into the space. The client requested a space that was light and simple but not cold.
The floor and walls had previously been painted white, so we wanted to reduce the harshness and the clinical feel. But at the same time, the kitchen faces south, so there wasn’t a huge amount of light coming into the space. The client requested a space that was light and simple but not cold.
The kitchen before works
Materials palette & fixtures:
- Laminex Essastone benchtops in Marmo Bianco.
- Bianco and Blum hardware to make use of every inch of space in the tricky corner cabinets.
- Tapware in brushed nickel.
- Pendant from Beacon Lighting.
- We also included an appliance cupboard next to the fridge (not yet installed in this photo) to free up bench space from the coffee machine, toaster and kettle.
The floor plan
Challenges you worked around
The biggest challenge was the lack of light but I think the calm palette has added warmth without darkness.
Your turn
What do you like about 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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The biggest challenge was the lack of light but I think the calm palette has added warmth without darkness.
Your turn
What do you like about 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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Craving more kitchen makeovers? Take a look at this Room of the Week: Dazzling Stone is Centrestage in This Kitchen
Styling and answers by Lisa Skender, interior designer at Primrose Hill Interiors
Who lives here: The owner is a retired downsizer. She recently purchased the cottage and was eager to give it a facelift to make it more practical and functional before she moved in.
Location: Willagee, WA
Approximate budget: $30,000
Other professionals: The builder, Add Value Group, contacted me to assist their client.