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Designed by Kim Duffin of Sublime Architectural Group, this kitchen incorporates a large backpainted splashback featuring an image of a drop of water. To read more, turn to pages 14-18. Photography by Steve Ryan from Rix Ryan Photography.
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CONTEMPORARY LINES Talk of the town Separate work zones and an innovative material palette define the winner of the Kitchen Design of the Year in the NKBA Awards
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Making a splash It’s not just the dramatic water droplet on the splashback that sets this kitchen apart – it’s also the bold monochromatic colour palette
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Three sides to a story Separate cooking zones ensure this home caters equally well to family meals, entertaining and outdoor barbecues
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Impeccable manners Crisp lines, architectural planes and a sympathetic palette give this kitchen a crafted yet understated presence
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TRADITIONAL KITCHENS Of a bygone era With its generous size, traditional mouldings and sense of symmetry, this kitchen reinforces the formal grandeur of a new house
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Balanced outlook This family kitchen reflects a mix of traditional and modern sensibilities and anchors the design of the rest of the home
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Gone fishing The pull of the great outdoors is ever present in this new house – the setting is reflected in the materials and styling of the entire interior
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COLOUR & MATERIALS In the limelight Like a theatre set for a performance, this kitchen has a sculptural island at centre stage
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With an American accent Evoking the rich, textured look of the Desert Modern style, this project won the NKBA Trends Innovative Kitchen award
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Shining example A large stainless steel island with an inverted pyramid table top is the show-stopping centrepiece of this minimalist kitchen
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Character study Country, with an urban edge – this kitchen in a new house on a rural property offers the best of both worlds
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BATHROOM TRENDS This section profiles bathroom projects that create a sense of sanctuary – relaxing havens that provide that away-from-it-all feeling at home
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and traditional – designed to cater to the joys of getting together with family and friends. With ample proportions and easy connections to living spaces, indoors and out, these kitchens are attuned to their surroundings and all the requirements of entertaining. Kitchens are also becoming more individualised, taking on the personality and preferences of their owners and enhancing the architectural style of the house. In our colours and materials section we look at a selection of dramatic projects that create vibrant backdrops to everyday living. Our bathrooms section focuses on sanctuaries – those havens of seclusion and relaxation that allow us to wash away the cares of the outside world. Once again, the colour and material combinations are sure to impress. So whether you’re looking for inspiration for your new or renovated kitchen or bathroom, wondering which materials are best suited to your needs, or searching for a design scheme that is truly your own, you will find the solutions and more inside. Lastly, our Trends publications are also available as eBooks. This exponentially increases the potential audience for our featured designers and advertisers. Our readers benefit from the enhanced multimedia experience that eBooks provide, and of course, the environmental footprint of our publications is minimised. Visit our website, my.Trendsideas.com. Happy reading
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Designed by Kim Duffin, this kitchen incorporates a large backpainted glass splashback featuring an image of a drop of water.
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Talk of the town Separate work zones and an innovative material palette define the winner of the Kitchen Design of the Year in the NKBA Awards
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Designing a kitchen for a new house is an ideal opportunity to get it right first time, with a place for everything and everything in its place. This NKBA award-winning kitchen, by Melanie Craig Design Partners, was designed for a busy family who wanted mornings to be stress free and energising. ”The owners wanted a kitchen that would put some order into the morning chaos,” the designer says. “It was important to have a separate breakfast and coffee zone, and a warm, sunny space.”
The kitchen was subsequently opened up to the east so the family could enjoy the morning sun. Bar stools were placed near the windows at one end of a long island, which forms a tabletop with steel legs. A group of pendant lights further highlights this casual dining area. “At the other end, the island caters to food preparation and cooking,” says Craig. “This different functionality is defined by a heat-resistant steel surface and open steel shelving. A narrow band of steel extends right along the front of the
island beneath the white stone benchtop, helping to link the two ends.” Similar linking elements feature in all areas of the kitchen, bringing a visual continuity to the separate zones. The caféstyle coffee zone, for example, appears as a stand-alone workstation, with a fullheight white oak splashback and shelf. But the black Techlam benchtop echoes the material that wraps around the bank of ovens further along the same wall. “This is a 9mm-thick benchtop with a white core that gives it an interesting edge
Preceding pages and above: Strong horizontal lines define this new kitchen designed by Melanie Craig. The designer specified a mix of textures and materials to highlight the functionality of the different elements. The front of the island features black embossed leather. Black also appears on the overhead cabinets and Techlam benchtops on the perimeter. This is contrasted by white Caesarstone benchtops and a sky-blue glass splashback. Above left: One corner of the kitchen provides a café-style coffee zone. Mugs and cups are stored just beneath the benchtop, while coffee, hot chocolate and teas are stored in the large drawer.
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Top and above: Surface textures and edge profiles reflect the attention to detail in the kitchen. Above right and facing page: The scullery is an extension of the kitchen. It has its own sink and forms a breakfast zone. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Jamie Cobel
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detail,” says Craig. “And because Techlam is impervious to heat, it provides another resting place for hot dishes. With the ovens at waist height, dishes can simply be lifted straight out and placed on top.” The white oak of the coffee zone is also repeated elsewhere – it edges the black-lacquered overhead cabinets that reinforce the horizontal lines of the kitchen. Recessed steel drawer pulls in the white perimeter cabinets and adjoining scullery further enhance the horizontality of the design.
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“This kitchen has many bold textural elements, such as the embossed black leather on the front of the island, and the raw concrete block that wraps right around the wall accommodating the refrigerator. These are contrasted by shiny surfaces, such as the glass splashback.” To provide further contrast, the black, white and timber colour palette is enlivened by the sky-blue shade of the splashback. Blue also provides a pop of colour in a niche above the refrigerator – along with a bright orange ceramic piece.
Making a splash It’s not just the dramatic water droplet on the splashback that sets this kitchen apart – it’s also the bold monochromatic colour palette
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Kitchens are often designed to make a bold statement, but on occasions the aesthetics can be compromised by the functional elements. However, that is not the case with this kitchen in a new home – all the food preparation and cooking takes place in an adjoining scullery that can be hidden from view. Sublime Architectural Interiors designer Kim Duffin says the kitchen is in a very contemporary home, and the kitchen needed to make a design statement in its own right. “Essentially the front kitchen had to be an entertainment centre, with no cooking at all,”
he says. “In keeping with the design focus, the owners wanted to incorporate a permanent art work. They consequently engaged an American artist who specialises in water drop artworks to create the splashback. This helped to determine the monochromatic palette.” White lacquered cabinets are contrasted by a heavily textured wood laminate upstand that screens the sink area from the dining and family rooms beyond. The island benchtop appears to slice through one side of the upstand, creating an asymmetrical feature that echoes two floating white shelves on the splashback.
Facing page, top and lower: Now you see it, now you don’t – pocket doors separate this kitchen from an adjoining scullery, which is where all the food preparation and cooking takes place. Above: The kitchen, designed by Kim Duffin of Sublime Architectural Interiors, incorporates a large backpainted splashback featuring an image of a water drop. The island upstand and flyover shelf feature a heavily textured wood laminate.
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“This kitchen is all about minimalism and a clean, uncluttered look,” the designer says. For this reason, there are recessed pulls on all the doors and drawers. An aluminium channel creates a matching horizontal negative detail on the front of the island. Duffin also created a timber flyover that wraps around the top of the cabinets. This features the same heavily textured veneer as the island upstand. “The flyover enhances the horizontal lines and helps to tie all the spaces together visually. It also accommodates accent lighting, with spots
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that highlight each of the four pocket doors that separate the front kitchen from the scullery. In addition, LED uplighting is integrated into the flyover shelf. This brightens the room and makes the ceiling seem higher.” The cabinetry in the scullery appears as an extension of the kitchen units. But the splashback here is mirrored, which helps to bounce light back into the room. Natural light is provided by a window, so the owners or caterers can work in the room with the doors closed. Entertaining is also enhanced by large sliding doors that open up to the outdoors.
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Three sides to a story Separate cooking zones ensure this home caters equally well to family meals, entertaining and casual outdoor barbecues
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A modern addition to an older house brings the opportunity to plan a new kitchen without having to work around existing elements. This was the scenario when architect Nick Murray designed this multifaceted kitchen – part of a major rear-of-house extension. This aspect of the renovation had to meet several needs. The owners had requested an entertainer’s kitchen to front onto the living spaces, and a separate semi-professional chef’s kitchen away from the public eye. A walk-in pantry and an outdoor kitchen in the same area were also required, says Murray.
Above left: This entertainer’s kitchen by architect Nicholas Murray is only one aspect of the cooking functionality introduced as part of a contemporary rear addition. Top, above and left: A working chef’s kitchen behind the scenes is all in stainless steel with matching appliances. There is a sightline from the pantry through the chef’s kitchen to an outdoor kitchen beyond.
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Preceding pages: Two kitchens, a laundry, circulation passage and this open-plan living space make up the ground floor of the rear addition. The island’s cantilevered marble benchtop provides an ideal breakfast spot. The heavy benchtop is underpinned by steel reinforcing. Above: Additional upper cabinetry for the entertainer’s kitchen is on the exterior wall. Directly below is a small reading nook.
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“To address these needs, I designed a utility hub at one end of the open-plan addition. This contains the two indoor kitchens, the pantry and a laundry. The rear spaces are open to each other and the chef’s kitchen includes a serving window to the outdoors.” In keeping with the living and dining areas, the entertainer’s kitchen is contemporary yet understated. The island is finished in the same timber planks as the floor – a durable surface that helps the kitchen blend in with the wider area. Steel reinforcing supports the cantilevered stone benchtop, which is ideal for serving.
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The front-of-house kitchen faces the living spaces. Reflective glass backpainted in black forms the splashback, while the rear benchtop, used for food preparation, is in the same stone as the island. To ensure easy access to the white upper wall cabinets, all the door panels lift out and up at a touch of electric latches. Above the long cabinets are three display niches, complete with spot lighting, to show off the owners’ objets d’art. To the left, there is a view directly into the semi-industrial chef’s kitchen, although this area can be screened off with a pocket slider.
“This no-nonsense working kitchen is built entirely in stainless steel, right down to the cabinet carcasses and open shelving. Appliances are all in the same metal finish,” Murray says. The large walk-in pantry is around the corner. This also has open shelving so everything can be accessed quickly and easily. The pantry benchtops are in the same black stone as those in the entertainer’s kitchen, and cabinet fronts are similar. While the pantry is open to the chef’s kitchen, it can be screened off from the laundry at the rear of the hub by another pocket door.
The other side of the working kitchen has a serving window that opens onto the outdoor kitchen just beyond. Window sills on the original part of the home are in local bluestone, which was also used to clad the open-air kitchen. The layered bluestone forms, introduced by Murray in varying sizes for variety, are also a subtle nod to the home’s classic brick facade. resource list | images | video
Top: A deck at the rear leads to a series of steps that climb down the sloping site. Above: The outdoor kitchen is a composition of bluestone forms – similar bluestone features on other areas of the exterior. Windows beside the back door allow food to be served straight from the chef’s kitchen out to the barbecue area.
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Impeccable manners Crisp lines, architectural planes and a sympathetic palette give this kitchen a crafted yet understated presence
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One way to meld a kitchen smoothly into an open-plan space is to make it part of the wider design. This not only helps the workspace seem to disappear, it is also an opportunity to expand and celebrate the interior scheme. This kitchen is in a residence created by builder Adrian Zorzi as a display home. In the end, he liked it so much that he bought the house for himself. Designer Dominik Frisina created the interiors, including the kitchen. “The concept was that the kitchen merge with the living spaces, adopting a galley layout often associated with penthouse apartments.
Above: Living areas and kitchen are seamlessly integrated in this design by Dominik Frisina. A shared material palette and common architectural forms both play their part. Left: The blade ceiling is centred over the kitchen upstand. This connects to the white formwork, which in turn frames the black cabinetry. The tight composition gives the kitchen a strong sculptural presence.
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Above: The island’s sandstone counter sits atop a recessed layer of travertine. The latter reads as an extension of the connected breakfast bar, created in the same stone. Right: An appliance cabinet at the far end of the breakfast bar provides ready access to the toaster or blender. Designing the kitchen in a relatively confined footprint required close attention to how it would function from day to day.
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“This idea was important to ensure that the kitchen, while maintaining a strong presence, doesn’t detract from the entertaining areas.” Several factors helped achieve this – from tight space-planning to cabinetry interiors that feature the latest high-tech storage systems. “The kitchen isn’t composed around a strict work triangle, rather everything is positioned to suit the way Adrian likes to cook. The pantry is in the cabinets to one side of the cooking station, balanced by integrated refrigeration on the other. The dishwasher is in the island.” The home’s wider interior is a balanced
composition of planes and lines and the kitchen extends this look. There’s a dropped ceiling over the island, one of several in the open-plan room, and white wraparound joinery frames the black lacquered cabinetry. An emphasis on horizontal forms and deep toekicks on the island give the kitchen a light, floating appeal. To downplay the kitchen’s presence from the public spaces, Frisina created the breakfast bar in a slender slab of travertine. This connects to the island at one end and to an appliance cabinet at the other, making it easy to bring a toaster or coffee maker out onto the bench. While the thin
blade of stone is nearly invisible when viewed from the living area, it offers a spacious surface for prepping or casual dining. “Everything in the space is tightly composed. The travertine benchtop is carried through in recessed form under the Dura Grey island top, drawing the two elements together. A pale sandstone upstand screens cooking clutter from view. This rectilinear form is repeated in the same material on the splashback. A mirror frame around the latter creates the illusion that the kitchen is larger than it actually is.” Material connections play a major role in
Above: The black lacquered cabinets contain a wealth of storage and functionality. The compartmentalised pantry is concealed in the cabinets to the left of the cooking station, with the kitchen’s substantial refrigeration located in the cabinetry to the right. These are matched by the glossy black doors on the ovens and the tones of the upper ceiling.
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integrating the kitchen into its environment. Sandstone on the island bench, oven surround and splashback is also used on the floor, while the streaked travertine features prominently on the walls as well. Similarly, the black of the lacquered cabinetry is seen again on the upper ceiling, and the custom-stained veneer on the island is used on cabinets throughout the home. “While this room has a lot going on, it all repeats the palette and themes in the rest of the home,” says Frisina. “Extended sightlines enhance the room-to-room connections.” Material continuity extends to the outdoor
living space at the rear of the house. The alfresco kitchen has been given a similar treatment to the main workspace. Here, the large barbecue station is finished in travertine, as are the benchtops – at a glance both appearing to merge with the wall in the same stone behind. The cabinets and rangehood feature the same custom-stained veneer used on all the indoor cabinetry. resource list | video | images Search 44612 at my.trendsideas.com
Facing page: The natural palette of stone and timber veneer runs right through the home. The plinth’s warm tones are echoed in the kitchen cabinetry and seen straight ahead on the alfresco cabinets as well. Above: A travertine barbecue and benchtops almost disappear into the wall of the same stone behind the outdoor kitchen. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Joel Barbitta
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Refined palette There is still a place for old-world character in a new kitchen – these projects highlight a fresh approach to tradition
Of a bygone era With its generous size, traditional mouldings and sense of symmetry this kitchen reinforces the formal grandeur of a new house
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Good kitchen design is invariably about proportion, and this is most often seen in new homes where the kitchen’s status is elevated to a central role. This new kitchen was designed for a display home by Oswald Homes – a particularly grand home of 800m2. Not surprisingly, the kitchen also needed to be grand, and it had to echo the traditional theme of the rest of the house. The kitchen consequently runs right along one side of the house, with the cabinetry extending through to a large
scullery. But the central focus is a large island with traditional moulded panels and fluted columns and capitals on each corner. These repeat the design of the mouldings and skirting boards throughout the large open-plan living space. The sense of tradition doesn’t stop there, however. Hand-painted doors and traditional hardware and tapware all help to convey the sense of an old English kitchen from a bygone era. Similarly, a butler’s sink, subway-tiled splashback and classical profiles on the black granite
Preceding pages: Full of character and charm, this new display home by Oswald Homes features a large open-plan family living space with a formal dining area and traditionally styled kitchen. Above left and left: White hand-painted cabinetry is set against French oak parquet floors. A massive island provides the main food preparation and serving area. This features traditional tapware. Top and above: The kitchen cabinetry extends to form a scullery at one end. There is also a separate walk-in cool room with a marble floor.
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Above: The kitchen forms the social centre of the house. French doors open up to a large terrace that can be used for alfresco entertaining. Right: Soft neutral tones and gold-painted furniture enliven the formal dining area. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Joel Barbitta, D-Max Photography
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benchtops enhance the sense of tradition. A bank of overhead display cabinets with interior lighting helps to lighten the perceived mass of the cabinetry, while providing ample storage. The appliance choice is also in keeping with the era – a large 1200mm freestanding range looks the part while providing all the latest technology. Other appliances, such as the refrigerator-freezer are integrated into the cabinetry to complement the formality of the adjoining dining area. There is also a walk-in cool room.
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Balanced outlook This family kitchen reflects a mix of traditional and modern sensibilities and anchors the design of the rest of the home
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Nothing exists in isolation, especially not a kitchen in an open-plan living space. While user-friendly work triangles and appliances are essential, a kitchen can also play a part in the overall design, leading an interior scheme or reconciling disparate elements. This kitchen, by interior designer and owner Dana Lane, does a little of both. The house shows an old-world face to the street and has traditional front rooms that give way to more contemporary spaces to the rear, says Lane. “The concept is a cottage-style home with a modern addition, although everything is new.�
Above left and left: This open-plan kitchen and living area by interior designer and owner Dana Lane forms part of the contemporary spaces at the rear of a new home. The front of the house resembles an old-world cottage, and the designer has introduced several traditional touches to connect the old with the new. Pale engineered wood floors run right through the home, providing one common denominator.
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Above: Black and white benchtops and bases are inverted on the island and perimeter cabinetry. These colours are also seen in the black doors and white walls in the circulation corridor and bathrooms. Between the doors to the butler’s pantry and the white double doors to the study is a niche that is used as a drinks station. The rear benchtop is used for prepping and cooking, with cleanup relegated to the butler’s pantry.
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The expansive family living and kitchendining area at the back of the home has several French doors and windows that open to the garden. With so much focus on the outdoors, this space is understated and light on detail, with white walls. There are no crown mouldings on the ceiling, and connections between the rooms and the niches in the kitchen are also clean lined. Exceptions to this are the high skirting boards. This traditional touch is continued from the front rooms, as are the ornate mouldings on most doors and windows, including the doors
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to the study just outside the kitchen and to the butler’s pantry at the rear. “The cabinets on the perimeter of the kitchen feature a different kind of classic treatment – a beadboard finish, much like door fronts in a French farmhouse kitchen,” says Lane. “But the kitchen is really a microcosm of the concept of the whole house – the modern and the traditional come together in this key space. For example, the island is a highly contemporary element, in a dark-stained timber that has an accentuated grain and frosted glass door panels at one end.”
One link between the two different styles can be seen in the neutral door pulls used on all the kitchen cabinetry. In another crossover, the classic subway tiles have been given an updated treatment in this design, running right up the almost full-height splashback and turning it into a prominent feature. This kitchen celebrates other contrasts, too, says Lane. “The black benchtops and white cabinets of the perimeter cabinetry are inverted on the island, which has a dark wood base and white stone benchtop.”
The island also has a furniture-like appeal, appropriate to its role as a visual buffer between the living spaces and the benches and cooktop at the rear of the kitchen. In practical terms, the kitchen also works well. Ample cooking, prepping and cleaning surfaces are backed up by a generously sized walk-in butler’s pantry with plenty of storage. This behind-the-scenes workspace has a modern look, with flat-panel cabinet doors and minimalist handles, although the subway tile splashback is continued here, providing a visual link with the kitchen.
Top and above: The L-shaped butler’s pantry is more thoroughly contemporary, with modern door profiles and minimalist hardware. The only classic touches are the subway tiles and high skirting boards. Part of the designer’s wish list for her own kitchen was plenty of storage space, so the walk-in pantry has both overhead and undercounter cabinets.
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Right: The neutral scheme is set off with pops of vibrant colour – the watermelon tones of the lampshades connect with pink-hued furniture pieces in other areas of the home. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Andrew Ashton
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Gone fishing The pull of the great outdoors is ever present in this new house – the setting is reflected in the materials and styling of the entire interior
Preceding pages and above: Traditional character defines this kitchen in a new house on the marshes of the Low Country in South Carolina. The owners and designers took their cue from the heritage architecture of the region, creating a house that appears to have been added onto over time. Right: A traditional stucco mix made from oyster shells and lime called tabby was used to create the large rangehood.
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Kitchens are invariably at the centre of action in a holiday home – the place where you plan the day, and the fishing trips, and then gather to relax and prepare the catch at the end of the day. With adjoining family dining and living areas, it’s easy to include everyone in on the plans – and conversely it’s easy for everyone to pitch in and help with meal prep.
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This waterfront house, which sits on a peninsula surrounded on three sides by water, echoes the traditional architectural vernacular of the Low Country in South Carolina. Both its rustic styling and building materials reference this heritage. And it’s a theme that has been brought inside. Interior designer Gregory Vaughan says the owners Rick and Kathy Fairman wanted
to embrace the local history, and they wanted the house to look as though it had evolved over time, much like a hunting lodge or fishing camp. “This project was also about bringing the outdoors inside,” says Vaughan. “For example, the large rangehood in the kitchen features tabby – this is an indigenous stucco material made from a mix of oyster shells and lime. It also
Top and right: A scullery provides additional storage. There is a mirrored backsplash behind the wine bottles and glassware. Above: The sink cabinet juts into the room, like a piece of furniture that has been converted for kitchen use. Facing page: The dining area features custom oyster shell chandeliers. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Atlantic Archives
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forms the base of the house on the exterior.” The furniture-style cabinets are in pecky cypress, chosen for its grain and colour. These were custom built by John Zook, with the sink unit jutting out a little to reinforce the sense of a kitchen that has come together over time. “The cypress pantry door even has a hole right through one of the knots – this is all part
of the charm,” says Vaughan. “Kathy loves an aged patina, so we were careful to ensure this looked very real and not like a faux finish. The painted cabinets, also built by John, are in a distressed teal green shade with a dark-brown glaze finish that enhances this look. “John Zook fine-tuned the layout, adding all the little details that make this kitchen unique – such as the open
shelving flanking the tabby rangehood, and the table-style islands that are not fixed.” The main food prep island has a butcher’s block, which is bolted through the sides so that the wood won’t separate or warp. Deep baskets along the front are used to store fruit and vegetables. All the appliances in the kitchen, except for the large Viking range, are integrated
into the cabinets, with the microwave oven kept in the adjoining scullery. Another key feature is the mirrored splashback behind the range. This reflects the water view opposite, ensuring the owners always enjoy a close link to the great outdoors. resource list | images | share Search 44832 at my.trendsideas.com
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Outside the box These kitchens explore new ways to use colour and materials, with unexpected results
In the limelight Like a theatre set for a performance, this kitchen has a sculptural island at centre stage
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Kitchens within open-plan living spaces are often pared back so their more functional aspects don’t intrude on the overall space. This kitchen takes the idea one step further. Many of the appliances are tucked out of sight in an adjoining scullery, leaving the island as the centrepiece, which is just what the owners ordered, says kitchen designer Mal Corboy.
“The kitchen is an integral part of the living area in a new clifftop house designed by architect Lindsay Mackie of Archimedia,” Corboy says. “The space is framed by travertine marble, and this set the scene for a dramatic island in the centre. The owners specifically requested an island that would look as though it was floating.” Corboy says he took his
Preceding pages and above left: This kitchen in a new contemporary house is pared back to a single, sculptural island and a bank of zebrano cabinetry. The more functional part of the kitchen is in a scullery at one side. Above, far left and left: Lighting defines and transforms the kitchen, which was designed by Mal Corboy. The suspended ceilings are lit at the sides, and the island features multicoloured LED lighting.
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These pages: Cabinets are in zebrano veneer, with stainless steel and white glass in the scullery (above). The climate-controlled wine cellar (far right) incorporates 450 stainless steel support rods. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Kallan Macleod
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design cue from the waves in the ocean, which can be seen from most rooms in the house. “I played with the idea of using thermoformed solid surfacing to create the base of the island. After various experiments with the material, the final shape was chosen – the arc of the wave-like form was designed to leave enough room for people to sit on bar stools at the counter.”
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The designer says the base is illuminated from within, with multicoloured LED lighting able to transform the room. The lighting also enhances the sense of translucency, so the island appears to float. Solid surfacing forms the 8mm island top as well. This is inset with selected South African zebrano wood veneer at the sides, similar to the cabinetry veneer. The joins
are mitred to create a seamless finish, and the veneer is bookmatched with the cabinetry on the inside of the island. “There is a lot of fine detail that helps to give the kitchen a very crisp, clean feel,” Corboy says. “The rear cabinets, for example, are separated by a pencil line detail of solid surfacing material – the benchtop appears to turn down on each side like a waterfall feature
that sits right up against the two tall cabinets.” The designer says the fine white line breaks up the expanse of wood veneer, helping to define both the base cabinets and overhead units. An all-white niche with a white colourbacked glass splashback heightens the contrast. Zebrano veneer also forms the door of the scullery, the cabinetry in the media room,
and walls in the adjoining wine cellar, which can be glimpsed through a clear glass door. The scullery, on the opposite side of the kitchen, provides the main food prep area. In keeping with this role, the base cabinets and benchtops are in stainless steel, while the overhead cabinets feature white glass. Here again, negative detailing defines each element in its own right. A
servery window opens up to the barbecue area outside. Corboy says the kitchen is fully electronic – every door and drawer operates on an electric touch open-and-close system. And overhead cabinets automatically rise at the touch of a finger. “In many ways, the kitchen is ahead of its time, but the owners say they love every part of it.”
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With an American accent Evoking the rich, textured look of the Desert Modern style, this project won the NKBA Trends Innovative Kitchen Award
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The classic bright, white kitchen is definitely not for everyone. Sometimes clients will request a design that exudes both colour and character. For this kitchen project interior designer Natalie Du Bois was asked by the homeowners for a kitchen that would be in tune with their Palm Springs-inspired home, filled with iconic Desert Modern-style furniture. “The couple had a dislike of sterile, white workspaces,” says Du Bois. “They wanted a bold, eclectic kitchen, defined by warm, natural materials, along the lines of American kitchens from the latter half of the 20th century.”
“As the house is used by family and friends mostly at weekends, the kitchen had to be easy to negotiate and find things in. An open, walkin pantry was also required.” To work in with the home’s architecture and mid-century feel, Du Bois selected Tasmanian Blackwood for its rustic grain and strong similarities to timbers used in the 1950s. The cabinets feature a custom handle inspired by a piece of furniture that she had discovered from the same era. The large kitchen has several dark, natural elements that complement the stained cabinetry.
Above left: In pursuit of an American Desert Modern aesthetic for this kitchen, Natalie Du Bois designed the island with curved elements reminiscent of furniture styles from the latter half of the 20th century. Working with several surfaces and textures, the designer emphasised straight lines and curves to ensure everything is in harmony. Dark tones fit the style and suit the kitchen’s light-filled location. Tiles on the splashback and island front offer a playful contrast in scale.
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These include the Titanium granite benchtop, with a leathered finish, the island’s front panel in large-format copper relief tiles, and the mosaic tiles on the splashback. The adjacent butler’s pantry extends this look, featuring the same cabinetry style and an eye-catching copper-coin mosaic splashback. The herringbone-pattern floor is one of the few light surfaces in the room. “These elements, along with the antique copper sink and end-grain oak butcher’s block, give the kitchen the crafted, Mid-century Modern air requested – as do the rangehood, cooktop and double oven.”
“Most shelving is open, to help family and visitors find things. The shelves at the rear of the kitchen are suspended from copper rods. These will develop a patina with time, helping make the whole space feel more lived in.” With a variety of materials, textures and patterns used in the kitchen, the relatively tight tonal range and emphasis on clean and curved lines draws the project together. resource list | images | save | share Search 43942 at my.trendsideas.com
Facing page: American-brand appliances reinforce the theme. Top left and right: The butcher’s block and antique copper sink add to the crafted aesthetic. Above left and right: Custom cabinet handles were inspired by furniture from the era. A copper-coin mosaic splashback is seen in the pantry. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jamie Cobel
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Shining example A large polished stainless steel island with an inverted pyramid table top is the show-stopping centrepiece of this minimalist kitchen
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Challenging locations often inspire the most innovative design solutions, as this project illustrates. Kitchen designer Morgan Cronin of Cronin Kitchens says the highly contemporary house features angled walls and spaces that inspired the design response. “It is also a very large area, and it was clear that the new cabinetry needed to fill the space – it had to be of a similar scale,” Cronin says. “And it’s look needed to fit with the rest of the home, which has a very retro-futuristic architectural style.”
The designer took his cue from a wall of highly polished stainless steel cabinet doors and mirrored open shelving that the owners had already commissioned. He designed a large stainless steel island, which follows the line of the angled walls. The doors have a highly polished mirror finish, while the benchtop has a classic finish that is resistant to scratching. “To reduce the apparent size of the large benchtop, we slightly elevated an inverted pyramid stainless table top at one end,� Cronin says.
Above: Just two key finishes define this architectural kitchen in a retro-futuristic house – polished stainless steel and white lacquer. Designer Morgan Cronin created a large island that follows the line of the angled walls. The stainless steel doors have a mirrored BA finish, while the island top is in scratch-resistant classic stainless steel. The elevated table top at one end resembles an inverted pyramid. Left: Appliances, fixtures and accessories were chosen to complement the minimal material palette. Cronin also specified a concealed ventilation unit.
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Preceding pages and above: The island complements an existing bank of polished stainless steel cabinets and mirrored shelving. Facing page: White lacquered cabinets on the perimeter conceal an integrated refrigerator. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Kallan Macleod
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“The stainless steel table top is 70mm thick on the edges, which gives it a suitably solid form to anchor this end of the island.” Because the island needed to be the focus of the kitchen, Cronin specified unobtrusive white lacquered perimeter cabinetry with a white Corian benchtop. “It was important to have a minimal number of different colours and materials in the kitchen, to retain the sense of drama created by the island,” he says. “Even the commercial vinyl flooring is white. And
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we tiled one entire wall in white – this is a continuation of the splashback. The tiles help to bounce light around the kitchen.” An integrated refrigerator-freezer is positioned next to the wall ovens, while the pantry is on the side wall. The pantry doors open up to reveal a benchtop, allowing the owners to prepare snacks. “There are two integrated refrigerator drawers within the island as well, so the kitchen is well equipped for entertaining. It also has a seamless link to an alfresco dining area.”
Character study Country, with an urban edge – this kitchen in a new house on a rural property offers the best of both worlds Natural, raw materials are typically featured in country homes, but this new kitchen takes a somewhat different approach. Rather than designing a kitchen with a lot of natural warm timber, Guy Shallard of Formatt Bespoke Joinery chose to frame key elements in raw concrete and structural steel. Shallard says the owners came from a large, traditional
country house, and although they wanted a modern home, they didn’t want to sacrifice all sense of tradition. “The design was always going to be a balance,” he says. “We needed to provide every modern convenience and crisp materials and finishes, but it was also important to keep some traditional references.” The designer says that the architecture helps – the gabled
roofs are reminiscent of a traditional country house. The high raked ceilings also allow a very spacious, airy interior. “When it came to the use of materials, I took my cue from the house, which features a lot of steel. I incorporated this into the kitchen. Here, it forms a decorative front to drawers on the long island. The steel was finished with iron paste – the treatment was rubbed on
Facing page: Solid concrete frames the 5.4m-long island in this kitchen in a new country house, designed by Guy Shallard. The light industrial look is reinforced by blackened structural steel drawers within the island. Drawers below the benchtop are in white lacquer. Above: The kitchen has a sense of symmetry. However, one end of the island is elevated with a granite surface that serves as a bar top.
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and then buffed off to get the required look. Steel also forms the shelving above the cooking centre.” The entire island is framed by raw concrete, which was poured on site and lifted into place by a mini crane. The concrete retains the patterning of the formwork. Concrete also forms the splashback. A deep benchtop of black granite is sandwiched between
the concrete framework on the island, contrasting the rough with the smooth. In keeping with its sophisticated look, the granite forms a raised bar top that’s ideal for serving food and drinks. The rest of the island and rear benchtops feature 5mm stainless steel plate that creates a fine, crisp edge detail. “The wall cabinetry is framed with structural steel
Left: The kitchen provides a galley work space, with a separate scullery at one end. Benchtops feature 5mm stainless steel plate. Above: Concrete also forms the splashback for the cooking centre. This entire area is framed with blackstained American oak, while the shelving is blackened steel. LED strip lighting brightens the interior.
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This page: Storage is provided in tall cabinets either side of the cooking centre, as well as the lower drawers. There is also a separate scullery where all the food preparation takes place. Facing page: The kitchen is positioned in the heart of the home, at one end of a large family living space that opens to the outdoors. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Jamie Cobel
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continuing the industrial look of the monochromatic colour palette,” says the designer. “The tall doors at either side of the unit are inset with stainless steel plate that’s similar to the benchtops.” Functionality was also high on the agenda. The tall cabinets on the left side at the rear accommodate pantry storage. A similar cabinet on the right, with pull-out shelving
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for plates and glasses, is positioned next to the oven tower. “The kitchen has a wealth of storage, with a lot of this provided within the island,” says Shallard. “There is also a separate scullery that can be closed off from view with sliding doors. The owners undertake all the food preparation in this part of the kitchen, where there is a refrigerator and a separate sink.”
To provide further visual continuity, an extended fire surround at the opposite end of the room features similar raw concrete, blackened steel and black-stained American white oak panels. Stone floor tiles also help to tie the spaces together visually. save | share | resource list Search 44831 at my.trendsideas.com
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Taking centre stage A long-held belief that appliances should be an afterthought in kitchen design is being challenged by Smeg, with its devotion to technology with style Timber, new veneers and marble are transforming kitchens, in line with a growing trend towards natural and raw finishes, texture and pattern. Designers say the trend is a response to homeowners wanting to place their own individual stamp on the most technologically advanced room in the house. Smeg, a brand noted for its rich design heritage and leading-edge technology, has long remained ahead of the design curve by collaborating with world-leading architects and designers to offer a choice
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of distinctive designs in different colours and finishes. When a design gives consideration to how the appliances can enhance your style, the results can be spectacular. Timber veneers applied to vertical surfaces bring warmth and durability to the kitchen. This creates the perfect canvas for showcasing Smeg’s perfectly proportioned Linear built-in oven, as seen here in the kitchen of award-winning designer Greg Natale. Marble, an enduring, classic finish, has made a huge comeback in recent times.
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Using such a luxurious surface means it’s essential to choose appliances with a strong design ethos, such as Smeg’s Linear built-in oven. The oven’s slim, refined lines make it a good match in any of the available finishes – silver mirror, black or white glass. Avant-garde Linear cooktops are another show stopper. These will soon be available in black and white enamel, as well as stainless steel. A Smeg induction cooktop also sits well in a marble kitchen. Its subtle looks
and gently bevelled edge complement the cool, smooth surface of a marble benchtop. And with all these appliances, it is not just about the looks. Smeg appliances are all designed for form and function. High performance is a given, no matter whether you are entertaining on a large scale or cooking for the family. For details, visit www.smeg.com.au save | share Search 44607 at my.trendsideas.com
Facing page: It’s the appliances that enliven Greg Natale’s galley kitchen. A Smeg Linear 60cm pyrolytic oven is teamed with a Smeg induction cooktop and cylindrical rangehood. Top: Smeg’s black enamel cooktop draws the eye to Smeg’s SFPA130N Linear pyrolytic oven. Above left and right and left: The timber kitchen above features a Smeg SFPA395X pyrolytic oven. Above left is a Smeg induction cooktop and wallmount rangehood. At left is the top-of-the-range Smeg SPFA140, which is operated purely by touch, with no visible control knobs.
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By special request An island wrapped in black quartz is the social centrepiece of this kitchen designed and built by Wonderful Kitchens for a family that loves to entertain
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With kitchens being such an integral part of a family living and dining area, it makes sense to create visual continuity. This kitchen, for example, was never designed to disappear into the background. On the contrary, the design team at Wonderful Kitchens recognised the importance of both the aesthetics and functionality in relation to the entire living area. The kitchen needed to
work with the family’s busy modern lifestyle, and it had to be well suited to entertaining and easy social interaction. Wonderful Kitchens created a large island that can be used for food preparation, but also for serving dishes and drinks. Manager Patrick Newman says the kitchen was also designed around the fulllength window. Overhead cabinets were avoided so they
wouldn’t interfere with the high raked ceiling. “With its White On White Dulux polyurethane doors, Luna White and Metallic Black Quantum Quartz benchtops and Silver Metallic glass splashback, it’s a very clean fresh look. The kitchen also provides full functionality with Blum hardware systems and soft-close drawers.” For more details, visit the
showrooms of Wonderful Kitchens at 127 Fairford Rd, Padstow, NSW, phone (02) 9772 2988; or 1/100 Penshurst St, Willoughby, NSW, phone (02) 9958 6632. Email: sales@ wonderfulkitchens.com.au. Or visit the website: www. wonderfulkitchens.com.au save | share Search 44604 at my.trendsideas.com
Above left and top: A large island with a Quantum Quartz Metallic Black top and waterfall sides is a key feature of this new bathroom designed and manufactured by Wonderful Kitchens. To soften the black elements, the glass splashback is painted in Silver Metallic. Above: Recessed aluminium handle rails keep the look sleek and streamlined. The team at Wonderful Kitchens has more than 30 years’ experience in the kitchen industry.
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Sunny side up This new kitchen needed to be simple, sharp, bold and yellow. A Resene Fuel Yellow painted cabinet and Resene Black and White wallpaper fit the bill Bold colour accents can transform a room, and there can be no clearer example than this small kitchen. Mark Bruce CKDNZ, Dip KD of Beaver Kitchens designed a cantilevered cabinet with doors painted in Resene Fuel Yellow lacquer. This is teamed with white acrylic benchtops, and a dark Madagascar timber veneer on the tall cabinet. The glass splashback features Resene Black and White wallpaper. Resene Fuel Yellow is described as an intense, weighty orange-yellow. It is
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an ideal complement to black and white, ensuring the kitchen is the main feature of the small apartment. If kitchen walls are to be painted, Resene recommends SpaceCote Low Sheen Kitchen & Bathroom paint. This waterborne, low-odour, Environmental Choice-approved paint provides a durable, washable finish. It is formulated with antibacterial silver and MoulDefender that gives added protection against bacteria and mould. For kitchen ceilings, Resene SpaceCote
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Flat Kitchen & Bathroom is advised, while Resene Lustacryl Kitchen & Bathroom is suggested for the trim and joinery. To contact Resene, phone tollfree 1800 738 383 or visit a Resene ColorShop or Reseller. Website: www.resene.com.au save | share Search 44710 at my.trendsideas.com Above: Resene Fuel Yellow lacquer features on the doors on this cantilevered cabinet.
Discreet advantage Durable, hygienic and valuable space-savers in an apartment kitchen, Hideaway Bins offer a simple way to avoid bench clutter Perhaps the most often used accessory in a kitchen is the rubbish bin. However, as well as being less than a showpiece, a bin can take up valuable space – a fact that’s most apparent in an apartment kitchen. The installation of a Hideaway Bin can transform the way your kitchen operates, says general manager Jamie Bertelsen. “Discreet and easy to use, Hideaway polypropylene buckets slide out of sight under the bench at a push, saving room and avoiding the need to reach down into cupboards to dispose of rubbish. And let’s
face it, it’s easy to be lazy when it comes to kitchen clean-up, so the simplest way is also the most effective way to go about it.” The high-quality runners on Hideaway Bins over-extend so you can remove the rear bucket easily when two are installed – one for rubbish and one for recycling. A friction-fitted lid, with an advanced anti-bacterial Clinikill powder coating, is a feature of most Hideaway Bins. This protects against harmful bacteria, yeast and fungi for a safe kitchen. “It’s the focus on detail that makes
Hideaway Bins a practical addition to any kitchen, big or small,” says Bertelsen. For details, contact Hideaway Bins, freephone 1800 042 642. Alternatively, visit the website: www.hideawaybins.com.au save | share Search 44622 at my.trendsideas.com Above: Swept from sight – Hideaway Bins offer a hassle-free way to dispose of kitchen clutter or recycling with a light push of the finger.
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Fresh approach Crisp white cabinetry with a high-gloss finish, and a pale blue glass splashback enliven this new Clive Champion kitchen There’s an element of magic involved in good kitchen design. How else can you explain the way a well-designed kitchen can appear twice the size of the original? This was exactly what happened with this kitchen renovation designed and manufactured by Kitchen & Home by Clive Champion. Director Clive Champion says the immaculate home had a very tired kitchen that was well past its use-by date. “The original kitchen was cluttered with lots of cabinets, doors and handles,
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so we took a much more streamlined approach to the design. We introduced deep flush drawers with touch openings to ensure a sleek, uncluttered line. And we gave the lacquered cabinetry a bright white gloss finish that helps to keep the entire room light and airy.” Caesarstone Nougat benchtops also help to lift the room visually, as does a pale blue backpainted glass splashback. “The splashback introduces a touch of colour that co-ordinates and balances the rest of the living space,” says Champion.
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The design team also transformed the existing pantry, enlarging the space and introducing German laminates to give it a fresh, new look. “With the right design and choice of finishes, the entire kitchen seems to have doubled in size,” says Champion. Kitchen & Home by Clive Champion, based in Cheltenham, Vic, offers a full design and manufacturing service for kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, home theatres, outdoor rooms and wardrobes. The company has its own designer
showroom and factory, and custom designs every project. Champion says designers often spend up to 30 hours with clients, working on a range of options. For further information or to visit the showroom, contact Kitchen & Home by Clive Champion, 266 Bay Rd, Cheltenham, Vic 3192, phone (03) 9598 8218. Or visit www.clivechampionkitchens.com.au save | share Search 45060 at my.trendsideas.com
Facing page: Light, bright and airy – this new kitchen, designed and manufactured by Kitchen & Home by Clive Champion, has completely transformed the workspace for the owners. It has also created an ideal platform for entertaining. Above and left: Cabinets are painted in a white high-gloss lacquered finish. This is teamed with Caesarstone Nougat benchtops. The kitchen also features a full complement of new appliances, with a Fisher & Paykel oven, Wolf cooktop, Qasair rangehood, GE refrigerator and Miele dishwasher. The pantry was enlarged and remodelled. It now features German laminates.
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Designed for the high life Entertaining is a breeze in this new seaside penthouse, which features a sleek kitchen with a dramatic curved island, mirrored glass splashbacks and separate bar area
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Penthouse apartments invariably have great views, and these are even more spectacular with a beachside location. The interiors of such apartments are usually designed to complement the view rather than compete with it. They also tend to reflect the high-end nature of the architecture, and be well suited to entertaining on a grand scale. This new penthouse in Terrigal, NSW, meets all these criteria. With its spacious, open-plan living area that flows out to a large terrace, the apartment epitomises contemporary luxury and a relaxed lifestyle.
Not surprisingly, there is a sleek, high-end kitchen designed for easy entertaining. Designer Rob Brown of Styline Kitchens, who worked alongside interior designer Bev Gibson, says the owner wanted the kitchen to be warm and inviting and an integral part of the interior design. “The owner also required a separate bar and coffee area and a butler’s pantry. It was also essential that the sinks be hidden from sight.� To this end, Brown designed a long, curved island that mimics the shape of the wave-like balconies on the building. It also echoes the arc of the curved suspended ceiling directly above.
Above left and top: High above the street, this penthouse apartment opens up to an expansive terrace and spectacular sea view. The kitchen, by Styline Kitchens, features a large curved island beneath a matching suspended ceiling. The upstand has an Axolotl metallic paint finish that resembles silvery waves. Above: A tinted and toughened Mirastar mirror glass splashback by Aspex Splashbacks reflects the view along the length of the kitchen.
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Above: The view is also reflected in the full-height mirrored glass splashback in the bar area, designed and manufactured by Styline Kitchens. This features the same tinted and toughened mirror glass splashbacks as the kitchen, from Aspex Splashbacks. Vintec Beer and Wine Bars store drinks at the perfect temperature for serving. Right: Mitred edges enhance the refined look of the curved engineered stone splashback behind the sink.
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“A cantilevered benchtop at one end helps to lighten the perceived mass of the unit,” Brown says. “We also introduced LED lights to the base and recessed the toekicks further than usual to give the illusion that the island is floating.” A large veneer upstand follows the curve of the island. This blade wall has an Axolotl metallic paint finish that replicates silvery waves. On the other side, Styline Kitchens added a curved engineered stone splashback, with mitred edges providing a crisp, professional finish. The Corian island benchtop and engineered stone perimeter countertops are teamed with
lacquered cabinets with a high-gloss finish. Drawers have recessed finger pulls to enhance the flush, streamlined look, and feature Hafele Nova pro Crystal inserts, full-extension runners and soft-close systems. To maximise the great ocean view, Mirastar mirrored glass from Aspex Splashbacks was specified for the rear wall. This ensures people sitting at the island can enjoy the reflected view. “We chose Aspex Splashbacks’ mirrored glass product as this is specially toughened,” Brown says. “It is highly durable and can withstand the heat and humidity that a cooktop
creates. This glass has a slight grey tint that helps to minimise glare.” The same mirror glass also forms a fullheight splashback in the drinks area, which is often referred to as the barcino – a term coined by the interior designer. Floating timber veneer shelves in front of the mirrored glass create an eye-catching display. The barcino has a Vintec wine cabinet that stores wine at the right temperature and humidity, and a matching drinks refrigerator for cold drinks. Other appliances in the kitchen include a bank of Miele ovens and coffee maker.
Above: Styline Kitchens designed and manufactured timber veneer joinery for the home theatre. This incorporates the television, a gas fire and display shelving. To ensure visual continuity, similar materials feature throughout the penthouse. The colour palette of warm neutrals is also uniform, and designed so the interior does not compete with the view.
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Kitchen design and manufacture: Styline Kitchens, Unit 1/30-32 Whyalla Pl, Prestons, NSW 2170, phone (02) 9608 2055 Email: r.brown@stylinekitchens.com.au www.stylinekitchens.com.au Glass splashback: Aspex Splashbacks, Unit 8, 167 Magowar Rd, Girraween, NSW 2147, phone (02) 9688 2333 Email: sales@aspex.net.au www.aspex.net.au Wine cabinets: Vintec Australia, 23 Tebbutt St, Leichhardt, NSW 2040, phone (02) 9509 1900 and (02) 9568 3538 Email: thomas@vintec.com.au www.vintec.com.au Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Jamie Cobel
This page: The company was also responsible for the design and manufacture of the three bathrooms, including the master ensuite. This features a cantilevered timber laminate vanity, a freestanding tub and a large mirror that sits in a recessed niche.
Brown says Styline Kitchens also designed and manufactured the three bathrooms in the penthouse and the timber veneer joinery for the home theatre beyond the kitchen. This features a gas fire and television. The bathrooms incorporate cantilevered vanities in a timber laminate. In addition, the master ensuite bathroom has a large mirror recessed into a special niche. save | share Search 45067 at my.trendsideas.com
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Quiet and calm This master suite with a meditation room won the NKBA Trends Innovative Bathroom award
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Light fantastic Airy and spacious, this master bathroom displays an Art Deco influence
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Quiet and calm This master suite with a meditation room won the NKBA Trends Innovative Bathroom award – the design is by Leonie von Sturmer
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The bathroom is often the only place in a home where peace and privacy are a given. Many suites are created to enhance this sense of escape and respite – and none more so than this restful Japanese-influenced design. Here, the owners bought the adjoining apartment and combined the two to create this luxury master suite. The brief to Leonie von Sturmer was to include a bedroom, ensuite, and separate office, together with a meditation room with a tea centre and separate lounge area. “The couple wanted the suite to have a serene mood and follow the seven aesthetic
principles used in traditional Japanese garden design,� says von Sturmer. “These include simplicity, asymmetry and understated beauty; together with a sense of nature, tranquillity and freedom from habit. The spirit of these principles is carried through all spaces in this expansive, spa-like master suite.� In keeping with a resort-style sensibility, the bathroom includes a Japanese soaking tub and a luxurious steam shower. Von Sturmer set the tub in a raised plinth to accommodate the one metre depth required. The plinth was necessary because the apartment tower is built entirely of
concrete, which meant there was no under-floor space to utilise. The plinth, steps and shower cubicle are all in porcelain tile with a wood-inspired pattern, combining a natural aesthetic with a practical water-resistant surface. And while the bathroom follows age-old design concepts, it also achieves a modern air, evoked in its clean lines, off-centre marble basins, sculptural tapware and curved stair handrail. The bathroom walls are finished in a hand-applied, textured plaster which has been highly polished. This creates a damp-resistant, almost luminous surface.
Preceding pages and these pages: Italian porcelain tiles resembling timber planks contribute to a natural aesthetic in this master bathroom by Leonie von Sturmer. At the request of the owners, the space adheres to traditional Japanese principles of good design. The soaking tub is set within a raised plinth to accommodate its depth. White Corian vanity tops with natural stone basins add a touch of luxury.
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The bathroom is on one side of the suite, connecting through to the master bedroom with the meditation room, office and sitting room beyond. Sliding shoji screens were integral to the design, partitioning the areas to avoid a direct sightline from the bedroom to the office or meditation room. “The black-lacquered tea area, at one end of the meditation room, has a Bisazza mosaic splashback depicting cranes in flight before the rising sun,” says von Sturmer. “The Northern Star is set to the north within the tile square, which is inlaid in the pale timber floor.”
Genuine tatami mats were imported for the meditation and tea room, and have been laid in a pattern said to bring good fortune. To enhance contemplation, a poem has been etched into the plaster wall above the black lacquer and marble prayer table. “Offset elements, singular features, and natural surfaces have all come together to create a serene, inspirational environment.” resource list | save | share | video Search 43945 at my.trendsideas.com
Facing page: A black lacquer tea cabinet features a mosaic splashback depicting cranes in flight. The dark cabinetry plays off the black marble prayer table in the meditation area. Above: With no sub-space available in the apartment, the designer had to build up the floor in order to be able to inset the tatami mats. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jamie Cobel
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Light fantastic Airy and spacious, this master bathroom displays an Art Deco influence
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The most obvious way to achieve a sense of separation for a master suite is by setting it right away from the public spaces on an upper level. This is more likely to allow light-filled, open spaces that aren’t tempered by considerations of privacy from other rooms or the street. This serene upstairs master bathroom was created by architect Nick Murray as part of his modern addition to a traditional home. The existing bathroom at the front of the house was cramped and dark, says Murray. “Unsurprisingly, the owners wanted the new bathroom to feel light and expansive.
To achieve this, we combined the dressing room with the bathroom and introduced a row of windows at the end of the space. These look out to a mature oak tree – the leafy view can be seen in the master bedroom and from the entire upper level.” The windows rise above a run of mirrors punctuated by vertical strip task lighting. A curved ceiling adds to the light, airy feel. To optimise use of the space, Italian-made full-height cabinets line the bathroom walls. And while most contain the owners’ clothing, one conveniently houses the laundry chute.
An open, glass-topped bureau in dark wood, by the same Italian cabinet company, sits at a rakish angle in the middle of the room, bringing a sense of ample casual space. Overall space planning was critical to achieving the feeling of openness required, says Murray. “At the end of the bathroom – away from the bedroom – we set recessed niches on each side. In one is a spacious modern shower stall with colourbacked glass and in the other, the toilet and bidet.” Both niches have sliding glass doors with chrome fittings that match the upstands.
Above left and top: An open bureau takes centre stage in this combined bathroom and dressing room by architect Nick Murray. Italian cabinetry accentuates the height of the room and provides ample storage. Above: The well-connected master suite occupies the new top floor of the contemporary extension. Engineered wood floors feature in most areas of the large home.
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Preceding pages: A line of mirrors bounces natural light around the bathroom. The contemporary, clean-lined mirrors, strip lighting, glass sliding doors and minimalist cabinetry are juxtaposed with the Art Deco-style sinks and pedestals and traditional taps. Above: A chocolate-toned utility niche runs the width of the room and matches the window frames.
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This discreet positioning declutters the main bathroom space in visual terms. It also ensures both niches are relatively private. Some design juxtapositions in the bathroom reference the direction taken elsewhere in the house. Interiors at the front of the ground level combine the classic lines of the original home, while the addition has more modern detailing. Influences of both styles can be seen in the bathroom, Murray says. “We contrasted the crisp frameless mirrors with traditional sinks, Art Deco-look chrome stands and period-style taps. The rich-veined
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marble feature wall offers a mid point between these elements – the natural stone works well with both modern and old-world elements.� The window frames are chocolate and a long soap niche above the sinks is in the same colour. These elements connect with the dark porcelain floor tiles laid in the wet areas of the space. The rest of the floor is in engineered wood, a surface that runs through most rooms. resource list | images | video Search 43941 at my.trendsideas.com
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Top honours A single slab of Calacatta marble creates a dramatic feature in this new bathroom, which won the 2014 HIA Australian Bathroom award It’s often the detail in an award-winning bathroom that sets it apart. And there’s plenty of detail in this bathroom, which won the 2014 HIA Australian Bathroom award partnered by GWA Bathrooms & Kitchens. The judges said the bathroom, which was designed by Mimmi Freebody of MMM Interiors in Canberra and built by Rosin Building, demonstrates an “extremely high level of detail”. The judges also said it was hard to fault the exceptional quality of the workmanship.
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“The mix of materials and tiles merge perfectly, and Corian is used to its full potential. It’s a subtle, yet sophisticated bathroom, with a warm, inviting feel.” In addition to a seamless Corian tub surround, the bathroom features a single slab of Calacatta marble, which makes a distinctive centrepiece. Other highlights include a steam room tiled in small glass mosaics, a separate large shower behind frosted glass doors, and a freestanding wall that supports a bespoke wall unit and cantilevered vanity.
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Contact MMM Interiors, Unit 5/51-55 Kembla St, Fyshwick, ACT 2609, phone (02) 6280 9980. Email: ian@mmminteriors. com.au. Web: www.mmminteriors.com.au For Rosin Building, phone (02) 6247 4799. save | share Search 44618 at my.trendsideas.com This page: This spacious, award-winning bathroom by MMM Interiors has a Calacatta marble feature wall and a freestanding wall supporting the vanity.
Winning ways A sandstone cliff face defines the winning 2014 HIA Australian Bathroom Design The innovative use of materials can transform a bathroom, and create a strong talking point, as this project shows. The bathroom, by Darren Genner and Simona Castagna of Minosa Design in New South Wales, has won the top prize in the 2014 HIA Australian Bathroom Design awards partnered by GWA Bathrooms & Kitchens. In announcing the award, the judges said the distinctive, open-plan bathroom has it all, including a remarkable sandstone cliff face that is a “show stopper”. The judges also praised the luxurious day spa style of the design, which incorporates two tall, mirrored blade walls that support a custom Corian vanity. The blades partition the bathing space from the bedroom and dressing area, without obstructing sightlines through to the dramatic cliff face. A large glass sliding wall opens up the entire bathroom to an outdoor patio in front of the sandstone. The judges said the “exquisite choice of materials and colours create a harmonious and well-balanced bathroom”. The materials include large-format basalt floor tiles, black Bisazza crocodile tiles, sandy wood veneers and crisp Corian. For details, contact Minosa Design, 8 Stokes Av, Alexandria, NSW, phone (02) 8399 0252. Alternatively, email: info@ minosa.com.au. Or visit the website: www.minosa.com.au save | share Search 44619 at my.trendsideas.com This page: This award-winning bathroom by Minosa Design opens up to a small patio and a dramatic sandstone cliff face.
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Eco-friendly fit-out As part of the green refurbishment of the Accor Vacation Club Apartments, GWA Bathrooms & Kitchens supplied highly efficient fixtures and fittings that meet the sustainable design criteria Top and above right: When the Accor Vacation Club Apartments at Twin Waters undertook a major refurbishment, the hotel specified a range of highly efficient bathroom and kitchen fixtures and fittings from GWA Bathrooms & Kitchens. These included the Dorf Jovian basin mixer. Above: Kitchens feature the Dorf Jovian sink mixer, which has the same crisp, contemporary, squareedged styling.
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Refurbishments provide an ideal opportunity to investigate eco-friendly products and design solutions that can provide ongoing energy and water savings. This was precisely the approach taken by the Accor Vacation Club Apartments at Twin Waters on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The hotel wanted efficient fixtures and fittings that would complement other sustainable design initiatives introduced in the refurbishment. Improved water conservation was achieved by installing the latest efficient flush systems and reduced-flow tapware for all the bathrooms
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and kitchens in the hotel. These were supplied by GWA Bathrooms and Kitchens. Ed Callander, GWA sales manager for sustainability, healthcare and government in Queensland, says Accor Vacation Club spent a lot of time looking at every available product before making a decision. “The conversion was easy and cost effective, with GWA’s products ensuring ongoing water savings for the hotel.” In the hotel bathrooms, the Caroma Metro wall-faced toilet suite combines contemporary design and practicality. This features Caroma’s
Smartflush速 water-saving technology, and has a 4-star WELS rating. The Caroma Liano above-counter vanity basin was specified for its minimalist, architectural styling, generous bowl area and distinctive tapware platform. This was matched with the Dorf Jovian basin mixer. Callander says the Dorf Jovian Europeanstyle rail shower was selected for its sharp, crisp lines and smooth edges. The shower has a 3-star WELS rating. In the kitchen, the Dorf Jovian sink mixer was paired with the Clark Razor sink, which has
a distinctive square design, clean-lined edges and deep bowls. Manufactured in polished stainless steel, the Razor sink features special sound-absorption pads that reduce noise levels. GWA Bathrooms & Kitchens provides comprehensive warranties and dedicated after-sales service for all products. For more detailed information, visit the website: specify.caroma.com.au save | share Search 44609 at my.trendsideas.com
Above left and centre: The Caroma Liano vanity basin and Caroma Metro toilet suite were chosen for the hotel bathrooms. The Caroma Metro, which features Smartflush速 water-saving technology, has a 4-star WELS rating. Top: Bathrooms also feature the European-styled Dorf Jovian rail shower. Above: Kitchens are equipped with the square Clark Razor sink.
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Gathered together All the latest bathroom trends with international and local brands are on display at Cass Brothers Sydney showrooms Above: Cass Brothers, the specialist bathroom, kitchen and plumbing supplier, has two showrooms in Sydney. A current focus of the Petersham showroom is the new Parisi display, which features the company’s latest and most innovative bathroom products. Right: Studio Bagno’s couture Svaso Tondo bench basin is offered in a range of colours – combining with the vanity shelf in white and silver for a glamorous feature.
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When seeking inspiration for your bathroom project, it makes sense to visit a showroom that offers up-to-the-minute products and design scenarios all in one place. Cass Brothers started out in 1972 as a small family business. Today it supplies bathroom, kitchen and plumbing supplies Sydney-wide, with flagship showrooms in Petersham and Waverley. These display a broad selection of brands from Australia and around the world, including Parisi, Studio Bagno, Hansgrohe, Zucchetti, Oliveri, Gessi, Grohe and Avenir, to name only a few, says director Ross Cass.
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“Our displays are always being updated to reflect the latest trends – Villeroy & Boch, Caroma Marc Newson, Parisi and Kaldewei are recent examples.” With over 40 years’ experience and product knowledge to share, Cass Brothers is noted for building strong relationships with architects, designers and builders, as well as homeowners. “We have everything you need to complete your home bathroom project – to suit any style and budget. Trending products include the glamorous Parisi Flat Collection, the new range of Unit and Svaso Tondo basins by Studio Bagno
and the sculptural Goccia basins by Gessi.” For details, visit a Cass Brothers showroom. Petersham: 600 Parramatta Rd (cnr Palace St), Petersham, NSW 2049, phone (02) 9569 5555. Or email: petersham@cassbrothers.com.au. Or Waverley: 82 Carrington Rd (cnr Victoria St), Waverley, NSW 2024, phone (02) 9389 5000. Email: waverley@cassbrothers.com.au. Website: www.cassbrothers.com.au save | share Search 44858 at my.trendsideas.com
Above left: The 21-piece Caroma Marc Newson collection, by internationally acclaimed designer Marc Newson, is exclusive to Cass Brothers. Top: The Waverley showroom highlights the Goccia range by Gessi, inspired by the fluid shapes of water. Above: The Parisi Flat Collection of basins, pedestals, and sanitaryware is offered in classic all white or black and white, and also in white and silver, or white and gold on order.
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Hidden secrets Wall-hung vanities and toilets, wet rooms and Geberit hidden cisterns all help to maximise space for a sleek, streamlined bathroom Space is often at a premium in a bathroom, but this doesn’t mean you have to compromise modern design. There are many ways to make a small bathroom seem larger, while creating a designer look. Cantilevered vanities and wall-hung toilets, integrated storage and wet area showers all help. So, too does a hidden toilet cistern. Geberit concealed installation systems completely remove the cistern from view, allowing the toilet to make a fashion statement in its own right. And with the
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cistern hidden within a wall, the toilet takes up less space in the bathroom. Flush plates come in a variety of styles and colours, so you can fully co-ordinate your bathroom. Some flush plates can be placed up to 3m away from the toilet if desired. If preferred, you can opt for a touchless bathroom – the new Geberit Sigma80, by celebrated Swiss designer Daniel Irányi, is a glass electronic plate that operates with a wave of a hand. Although hidden, Geberit cisterns can be accessed easily through a convenient
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service opening behind the flush plate. For details, contact Geberit, Unit 8a, 6-8 Byfield St, Macquarie Park, NSW 2113, phone 1800 GEBERIT (432 3748) or (02) 9889 7866. Email: support.au@geberit.com. Or visit the website: www.geberit.com.au save | share Search 44946 at my.trendsideas.com This page: A Geberit hidden toilet cistern enhances the sleek, streamlined look of this bathroom.
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Puttin’ on the Ritz Everything about this master suite, from the ornate furnishings to the antique-style cast-iron bathtub, references a more glamorous era When you enter a suite in a five-star hotel, you close the door on the world outside and walk into a private sanctuary. That is precisely the feeling created by this master suite in a new display home built by Oswald Homes. At 800m2, the house itself is grand, and the master bedroom has similarly grand proportions – it is large enough to boast a seating area. But the pièce de résistance is the view through wide doors to the bathroom featuring a large antique-style clawfoot tub on a raised plinth.
A tiled floor with a black-and-white chequerboard pattern laid on the diagonal serves to lead the eye directly to the tub, which is also dramatic in black and white. The look is not severe, however – the white marble tiles have grey veining that helps to soften the look. With character all important, the design team chose to line all the walls with Bianco Carrara marble tiles – the same marble that features on the plinth. This provides a strong visual continuity and conveys an old-world aesthetic.
Preceding pages: Although this bathroom features a limited palette of materials, it has plenty of glamour, thanks to the dramatic positioning of an antique-style clawfoot bathtub on a marble plinth. Facing page: All the walls, including the shower niche, are lined with Bianco Carrara marble tiles, which provide textural character. Above: The colours in the master bedroom – black, gold and silver – set the tone for the bathroom beyond. Regency-style wallpaper, a dramatic area rug and a wide opening to the bathroom are distinctive features of the suite.
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Above: Chandeliers reinforce the glamour in both rooms. The bathroom also features antique-style mirrors that reflect the sparkling light. Right: Luxuriating in the bathroom is even more relaxing with music – the suite incorporates a reticulated sound system. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Joel Barbitta, D-Max Photography
The Manhattan vanity cabinetry is similar to the kitchen cabinetry, with hand-painted recessed panel doors and fluted mouldings. Other special features that enhance the glamorous look of the suite include goldframed mirrors, the chrome clawfoot legs on the tub and sparkling chandeliers in both the bedroom and bathroom. save | share | resource list Search 44767 at my.trendsideas.com
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All that glitters Sparkling gold tiles, crystal sconces and black walls bring a touch of drama to this glamorous powder room
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Powder rooms provide a great opportunity to be a little adventurous with your decor, while creating an inviting, fun space for guests. And that’s precisely what the architect and owners of this new house did. Architect Henry Lin of PTG Architecture says they chose to clad the powder room in black tiles to provide a very dramatic look. The tiles on the walls
around the vanity resemble mosaics that catch the light to enhance the glamorous feel. “These tiles are very large, so while they create the same sparkle as mosaics, there is less grouting to interfere with the overall effect.” A chunky, highly polished Star Galaxy granite vanity top, which is flecked with gold, also reflects the light. This is contrasted with a sleek, white
Villeroy & Boch basin that has a contemporary, organic form. The lacquered cabinetry is also clean-lined, with negative detailing and recessed pulls to maintain a streamlined look. “The drama is reinforced by Swarovski crystal sconces positioned either side of a large recessed mirror, which we framed with gold,” says Lin. “This border is framed, in turn, by sparkling gold tiles
Facing page and above: Textural black tiles enhance the glittering look of this powder room in a new house designed by architect Henry Lin. The gold tiles framing the recessed mirror are a similar style. These are illuminated by LED lighting around the mirror. The vanity top is a highly polished, gold-flecked granite. Left: The toilet area is tucked away behind the vanity wall.
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Above: The wall tiles lining the toilet area in the powder room are a matt black. They feature a wave pattern reminiscent of rippling water. Above right: A sauna room adjoins the powder room. This is lined with cedar, both inside and out. LED uplighting enhances the intimate ambience of the space. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Jamie Cobel
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that line the recess. These tiles are similar to the black ones on the surrounding walls. But we calmed down the look by introducing a smooth black granite edge to the niche.” The toilet area of the powder room, behind the vanity, features a matt black wall tile that has a distinctive wave pattern. This references the rippling water of the sea beyond the clifftop house.
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“We chose a matt surface for these tiles so the texture would be more pronounced with the natural light streaming through the window,” says the architect. This part of the room has an electronic toilet with bidet, and a urinal. There is also a sauna room adjoining the powder room. This is fully lined with cedar, and features LED lighting.
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index Abey
26-31
Du Bois, Natalie
56-59
Kitchen King
AEG
14-18
Duffin, Kim
14-18
Kitset
Ala Designs
20-25
Dulux
ANA Cabinets
20-25
Duravit
Armadale Doors
38-43
ECC Lighting
Ascot
32-36
Essastone
Asko
66-71
Eveneer
Aspex Splashbacks
82-86
Fabulous Kitchens
Astra Walker
110-114
Bamstone
20-25
Bentons Plumbtec
96-100
Bisazza
90-95
Blanco
96-100 116-118 2-3 26-31 116-118
Fat Hippo Design Group
8-13
Kouzina Appliances
50-55
Sibu Design
Lane, Dana
38-43
Siemens
32-36
Latitude Forty Five
66-71
SJ Crosbie Stainless Steel
60-65
Leading Edge Joinery Liebherr
8-13
56-59, 60-65
Lighting Illusions
14-18
Lin, Henry
116-118
Lincoln Sentry
14-18
Ferguson
44-49
M Carbone Design
26-31
Mal Corboy Design
8-13, 14-18, 26-31, 56-59 Formatt Bespoke Kitchens
50-55
Melanie Craig Design Partners Metrix
Bocci
20-25
Frameless Impressions
Miele 20-25, 26-31, 50-55, 60-65,
Bosch
38-43
Minosa Design
102
Frisina Design
26-31
MMM Interiors
103
Frisina, Dominik
26-31
Murray, Nicholas
20-25, 96-100
Gaggenau
60-65
New Age Cabinets
Candlewick Interiors
38-43
Carbone, Marcello Caroma
96-100 26-31
IFC-1, 89, 104-105
Cass Brothers
106-107
Cavalier
38-43
Clark
14-18
66-71
5
50-55
Canterbury Sink & Tap
90-95
20-25, 96-100
Canam Joinery
Geberit
108
Gessi
26-31
Godfrey Hirst
38-43
Grohe
66-71, 116-118
GWA Bathrooms & Kitchens
Clive Champion Kitchens 80-81
26-31
Nicholas Murray Architects 20-25, 96-100 Nicolazzi
32-36
Nikles
90-95
Oswald Homes
IFC-1, 89, 102-103, 104-105
32-36, 110-114
Panelform Industries
8-13
Commex Concepts
14-18
Häfele 8-13, 14-18, 26-31, 60-65
Paterson
Corboy, Mal CKDNZ
50-55
Hansgrohe 26-31, 60-65, 96-100
Patricia Urquiola Design
Hardware & General
101
Perrin & Rowe
Heirloom International
119
Poliform
Corian
60-65, 90-95, 102-103
Corporate Culture Corsi & Nicolai
20-25 20-25, 96-100
Craig, Melanie CKDNZ
8-13
Hera
14-18
Heritage Tiles
90-95
116-118 44-49 96-100
PR Kitchen & Washroom Systems
Hettich
50-55
PTG Architecture
Cronin, Morgan
60-65
Hickory Chair
44-49
Qasair
50-55, 60-65
D’Amelio Stone
26-31
Hideaway Bins
56-59, 79
Reece
20-25
De’Longhi
20-25
Housing Industry Association
Designer Benchtops
60-65
Devo Construction
116-118
Distinctive Granite and Marble 44-49
Robertson
In Residence
56-59
Rohl
Jacobsen Creative Surfaces
Dornbracht
90-95
JD MacDonald
38-43
Dovetail Furniture
44-49
Kaldewei
90-95
Du Bois Design
56-59
Kelley Designs, Inc
44-49
116-118
8-13, 78
Rick Bent Flooring
20-25
14-18
116-118
Resene
Hunt Heating
Dorf
74-75, OBC
SpazioCasa
66-71
Stone Manufacturers International 20-25 Styline Kitchens
82-86
Sub-Zero
44-49 14-18
Techlam
8-13
Technopik
50-55
The Botanical Group
20-25
The Glass Splashback Company 14-18 The Laminex Group
44-49 90-95, 116-118 44-49
2-3
The Light Post
44-49
The Stringer Group
44-49
Tom Dixon
56-59
Toto
116-118
Traditions in Tile and Stone 44-49 Transtherm
7, 82-86
Trends Publishing International 19, 37, 109, 115 Urban Edge Ceramics Vaughan, Gregory Viking
5
60-65
102-103
Smeg
96-100
Cronin Kitchens
(HIA)
8-13
8-13
66-71
Forme Bathroom Collection IBC
Franke
26-31
Sublime Architectural Interiors
66-71
Caesarstone 8-13, 14-18, 38-43
8-13
Shelley Glass
26-31
Fisher & Paykel
Shearing, Nathan
38-43
Faze
56-59, 66-71
Blum 8-13, 14-18, 56-59, 60-65,
20-25, 96-100
56-59, 79
96-100 44-49
44-49, 56-59
Villeroy & Boch
116-118
Vintec Australia
7, 82-86
von Sturmer, Leonie
90-95
Von Sturmer’s
90-95
Wayne Windham Architect
44-49
Windham, Wayne
44-49
Wolf
60-65 76-77
Samsung
20-25
Wonderful Kitchens
Savannah Hardscapes
44-49
Wood Creations, Inc
44-49
Sette Windows
38-43
Zenith
56-59
Shallard, Guy
66-71
Zook, John
44-49
Shaws
32-36
Zug
20-25
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