Our client approached Matter in late 2019 for a new kitchen. While the existing kitchen had a reasonable layout and some great features, the cupboards weren’t optimising the space to its full potential, particularly for storage. Noting that the old kitchen aged very quickly, our client wanted the new kitchen to be constructed entirely from plywood—liking the appearance and strength of the material. They also loved vibrant use of colour and suggested we look at the kitchens featured in films by the Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar for inspiration. The result was a playful mix of hand painted navy, light blue and retro orange in combination with a ‘raw’ effect from the birch plywood. To save on cost and waste, we decided to keep certain components of the kitchen that have remained in very good condition. Some of these included the stainless steel bench tops and oven/range hood stack, as well as a polished concrete island bench top. We replaced most of the cupboards with drawer units specifically tailored to fit our client's extensive collection of cookware and appliances with adjustable partitions. An integrated Hideaway rubbish bin free’s up circulation space and a Kesseböhmer pull-out pantry will ensure no bottle of spice is ever lost to the back of a cupboard again.

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, white walls, an undermount sink, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

CAMERON PROJECT: Warm natural walnut tones offset by crisp white gives this project a welcoming and homely feel. Including products from Polytec and Caesarstone.

This is an example of a contemporary living room in New Orleans with white walls and a standard fireplace.

Cabinets: Dove Gray- Slab Drawers / floating shelves Countertop: Caesarstone Moorland Fog 6046- 6” front face- miter edge Ceiling wood floor: Shaw SW547 Yukon Maple 5”- 5002 Timberwolf Photographer: Steve Chenn

This formerly small and cramped kitchen switched roles with the extra large eating area resulting in a dramatic transformation that takes advantage of the nice view of the backyard. The small kitchen window was changed to a new patio door to the terrace and the rest of the space was “sculpted” to suit the new layout. A Classic U-shaped kitchen layout with the sink facing the window was the best of many possible combinations. The primary components were treated as “elements” which combine for a very elegant but warm design. The fridge column, custom hood and the expansive backsplash tile in a fabric pattern, combine for an impressive focal point. The stainless oven tower is flanked by open shelves and surrounded by a pantry “bridge”; the eating bar and drywall enclosure in the breakfast room repeat this “bridge” shape. The walnut island cabinets combine with a walnut butchers block and are mounted on a pedestal for a lighter, less voluminous feeling. The TV niche & corkboard are a unique blend of old and new technologies for staying in touch, from push pins to I-pad. The light walnut limestone floor complements the cabinet and countertop colors and the two ceiling designs tie the whole space together.

Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Minneapolis with wood benchtops.

Jason Lindberg
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile and an undermount tub.

This is an example of a small contemporary galley kitchen in Marseille with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, a peninsula, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in London with a music area, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

Photo by Tina Witherspoon.
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and brown floor.

Contemporary study room in Oklahoma City with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and no fireplace.

This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Sacramento with a freestanding tub, a double shower, black tile, white tile, white walls, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Design ideas for a contemporary gender-neutral walk-in wardrobe in New York with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Thomasz Developments
Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Perth with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

Project // BENT Annexe Architects // BENT Architecture Photographer // Tatjana Plitt Product // Austral Bricks La Paloma in Gaudi
Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

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This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with blue cabinets, white splashback, a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown floor, white benchtop and medium hardwood floors.

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Photo of an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white floor, white benchtop, quartz benchtops and porcelain floors.