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BATHROOM HOME KITCHEN Bathrooms take centre stage in this latest edition of myTrends HOME – from an expansive master suite with spectacular design features to a more modest guest bathroom for children and adults. We’ve collected some of the latest design and product ideas to help you create the home, kitchen or bathroom you've always wanted. But you're not limited to what you'll find on the following pages – you also have access to much, much more when you head to the myTrends website at trendsideas.com At myTrends you'll find a wealth of design ideas and solutions in our 160,000 images, nearly 19,000 articles and 870 videos. And when you’re ready to start your home design project, myTrends can put you in touch with professionals and companies who can help to make all your final selections easier. Join us today on myTrends, where you'll discover a whole new world of design inspiration!
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Suite innovation Whether your bathroom is enclosed or open to view, you can still inject it with a sense of drama. Our collection of new bathrooms by top designers shows you how
Master of illusion Designer Mark Gacesa uses materials, motifs and design elements to connect this master suite’s three zones – and then adds a theatrical touch
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Five-star hotel and resort suites have become a major influence on how we design our own bathrooms. The owners of this new home travel frequently – so when planning the house with designer Mark Gacesa they asked for a master suite that was equal to, or better than, anywhere they had stayed when on their journeys. Gacesa’s response more than met that request, but also produced a space with an impressive sense of continuity, complete with design features that push the boundaries of what we expect in a master suite.
Key to the success of the project is the integration of the three zones – bedroom, dressing room and bathroom. “The entire suite connects through the use of materials and design elements,” says Gacesa. “Although this is a big space, it flows beautifully and feels intimate.” One way this is achieved is through the thick bulkhead that forms the ceiling of the central dressing room, and projects over the shower and into the bathroom on one side, and above the bed on the other. Beneath the bulkhead in the bedroom,
Preceding pages: All is not as it seems in this master bathroom by designer Mark Gacesa of Ultraspace. Stairs to the bath appear to float above the floor, while the glass between the shower and vanity acts as a one-way mirror. Facing page: Using the same motifs and design elements throughout the space gives a sense of continuity to the master bedroom, dressing room and bathroom beyond. Top and above: Accessed from both sides, the spacious dressing room acts a transition between the bedroom and bathroom.
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the wall is clad in Hosowari porcelain tile, giving a highly textured effect similar to stacked stone. This tile wraps around to the entrance of the dressing room and then reappears in the shower. Materials for the bed plinth and bedside tables are also used in the bathroom, as is the floating effect Gacesa created. Another design element established in the bedroom is the fret pattern seen in the central bedhead panel. Here it is formed from a bronze frame, with padded black suede inserted to give a relief effect.
A central cutout in this panel allows distant mountain views from the dressing room, while other cutouts in the bulkhead above the bed and in the dressing room ceiling highlight the fret pattern and maintain a sense of the room’s full height. All of these elements are carried through to the bathroom itself, says Gacesa. “One of the owners likes to read in the bath with a drink and enjoy the view, so I wanted to create a setting for this,� he says. The tub is encased in a plinth made of the same marble as the floor, and sits on a
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mirrored base. This continues the floating effect, emphasised by lighting, that was seen in the bedroom. Steps leading up to the bath are similarly treated with mirrored supports and underlighting, so they too appear to float. To hold drinks and magazines, Gacesa placed a platform on top of the plinth, made from two Corian disks with antique Tuscan glass sandwiched between them. The same materials were also used for the adjacent make-up counter and cupboards. But the most impressive feature in the
room is the design of the shower enclosure. “I wanted to retain the uninterrupted views from the shower, but needed to provide privacy as well.” The solution was something that Gacesa says may never have been done before – the glass panel between the shower and vanity is a massive one-way mirror, made more effective by the dark wall in the shower and the ceiling lights above the vanity. “It’s a trick you don’t get sick of. I like to create illusions, so people look at something – and do a double-take.”
Facing page and top: Like the dressing room behind it, the shower can be accessed from both sides. The back wall of the shower has a central panel of Corian, flanked by the same Hosowari porcelain tiles used on the wall behind the bed. Above: The glass panel between the shower and vanity has three layers, including one with the fret pattern seen elsewhere in the suite. From within the shower, the view is maintained, while from the bathroom side the glass is mirror-like. Left: The suite is like a luxury self-contained hotel room, complete with a small kitchen and laundry.
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Designer: Mark Gacesa, Ultraspace Builder: Stewart Homes Vanity: Designed by Ultraspace; manufactured by Minka Joinery Countertop: Corian Lava Rock Shower stall: Marble, Corian Lava Rock, Hosowari tile Shower glazed panel: Triple layered one-way mirror with sandblasted fret pattern interlayer Shower fittings and taps: Hansgrohe, custom coloured in brushed bronze and matte black Bath and plinth: Bette Purista, Silverscape marble, Corian Lava Rock, antique Tuscan mirror Basins: Parisi Twinset 525 Hot water system: Rheem Optima 250L, electric Flooring: Silverscape marble slabs; underfloor heating Wallcovering: Commercial vinyl thatching supplied by Ultraspace Toilet: Duravit Darling New with SensoWash Bidet: Duravit Darling New with SensoWash Accessories: All custom coloured in brushed bronze and matte black Story by Paul Taylor Photography by Fred McKie
Right: An eclectic mix of materials contributes to the bathroom’s very distinctive look. The bath plinth is of the same marble as the floor, but sits on a glass base to give a floating effect. On top of the plinth is a large circular platform to hold drinks and reading material, while enjoying the view. This has been created by sandwiching antique Tuscan mirror between two disks of Lava Rock Corian. These same materials are also used for the makeup vanity counter and the two wall hung cabinets.
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Rugged charm How to approach a semi-industrial setting when reinventing a master bathroom? One way is to respond in kind A simple, strong aesthetic has its own dramatic appeal – in terms of looks and also functionality. It will also never date. This suite by designer Jodi Gillespie forms part of an apartment in a 2003 multi-unit addition to an 1873 flour factory conversion in the historic mill district of Minneapolis. The relatively modern units capture the feel of the old factory with exposed concrete floors, pillars and ceiling. Gutting the existing, builder-designed bathroom, Gillespie introduced in its place a suite in a more honest, complementary
aesthetic that suited the industrial spaces. “Privacy wasn’t an issue with the client, so we created an open-plan design with a clean-lined freestanding tub on show right through the suite,” says the designer. “Adding plenty of storage and hiding the services – without closing off spaces – was one tricky aspect. To resolve this, I added a ceiling bridge. This helped to These pages: The industrial flavour of an adjacent old milling factory – seen through the window – has been celebrated in this refit by designer Jodi Gillespie.
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demarcate areas of use and provided for the unobtrusive placement of cabinets and concealment of services. The minimalist sink, vanity and shower stall all respond to the pared-back setting – even the shower bench is stripped back to its simplest form.” The semi-industrial look is highlighted by Kandy After All vinyl wallpaper behind the vanity. Its distressed look has hints of indigo, deep green, rusty metal and black – all complementing the wider decor. The floor is a soft grey-green – close to the original concrete in the rest of the unit.
Designer: Jodi Gillespie Interior Design; design team: Jodi Gillespie ASID, LEED AP, Julie Elsenpeter, Nicolette Morgan Furniture design: Tom Oliphant, Matt Eastvold Builder: Streeter & Assoc Cabinet company: JD Woodcraft Tub and basin: Cube by Wetstyle Cabinetry: Dark-stained rift oak Faucets: Sidernia by Brizo Shower fittings: Kohler, Loure Shower glass: Custom Flooring: Existing concrete, restained a custom colour Wall coverings: After All, Kandy collection by Elitis Tile flooring: Luxury Cement, grey, by Kalesinterflex
Wall tiles: Cerini by Vitra, Plain Mega White by Kale, Inax Stream Border, black Lighting: Solace Bath by Tech; Anisha table by Foscarini Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Alyssa Lee
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Facing page: Designer distressed wallpaper hung behind the vanity brings together the sense of a refined design and a semi-industrial environment. Cantilevering the vanity adds to the simple, pared back look, as does the choice of recessed handles. Existing pillars and strategically placed formwork offer degrees of privacy in the open-plan layout. Above: The shower stall is flush with the existing concrete floor, made possible by using existing drain locations and ultra-thin floor tiles. Black accent tiles in the shower, the dark-stained rift oak cabinets and vanity, and white walls tiles all complement the unit’s concrete ceiling and pillars.
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Bathing beauty This luxurious master bathroom lets nothing come between the occupant and the view
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When a bathroom offers spectacular views it makes sense to let the decor take a back seat to the scenery. Yet, the finishes and design have to provide a luxurious vantage point. This master ensuite is on the top floor of a high-end, three-level home by Landry Design Group. All areas of the house enjoy views to downtown LA and Santa Monica, not least this bathroom, says associate William Mungall. “Everything about this space is designed to be subservient to the views. All the walls and shower surfaces are in a white nano glass. This reflective, particle-free glass – often called liquid
glass – has depth and a crystalline quality, an appropriate finish for the upmarket setting. ” The house follows a graceful curve and this is picked up again on the bathroom’s rear wall. To keep the look minimalist, toilets, storage and a clothing closet are integrated into this. “We set the clean-lined custom vanity in the middle of the space so the owners can still take in the views while using it. The vanity has a light, floating quality – accentuated by a reveal under the countertop.” The bathroom follows an L-shape, with the shower area off in an arm of its own. The double
shower is designed with a seating area between each zone and, as with the rest of the bathroom, can be completely opened up to the terrace. The ensuite also continues the use of large terrazzo stone found throughout the home. As with the nano glass, this offers a reflective surface, adding to the white, bright aesthetic. “However, generous overhangs and a white motorised curtain bring control over the sun,” says Mungall. “In a sense, the inside bathroom is only part of the ensuite. This end section of the terrace includes a sculptural fire pit – a lovely way to dry off in the open air.”
Above left: Room with quite a view – this white, light, minimalist bathroom lets downtown Hollywood views take centre stage. Toilets, storage and a clothing closet are all set into the rear wall, so that nothing comes between the occupant and the outlook. Above: As with the main area of the bathroom, the shower zone opens directly onto the expansive terrace.
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Architect: Richard Landry and William Mungall, Landry Design Group Interior design: Franco Vecchio Structural engineer: Manny Vlachos Engineering Doors and windows: Sliding doors by Fleetwood, operable windows and curtain wall system by Arcadia Flooring: Coastal Tile with Over The Top Terrazzo Vanity: Custom by Landry Design Group, fabricated by MillworkOne Countertops: Caesarstone from Porcelanosa USA Fixtures: Gessi Toilets: Toto Tub: Zuma Mirrored cabinets: Electric Mirrors Sink: Wet Style Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Erhard Pfeiffer save and share: 48025 at trendsideas.com
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Left: The thematic sweeping curve of the hillside house is picked up again on the rear wall of the master bathroom, and its free-standing tub and oval-shaped terrace fire pit. With the bathroom doors pulled back and terrazzo running from indoors to outdoors, the bathing area has a spacious, airy feel. Given the home’s lofty elevation, privacy was not an issue in the third-floor master suite – the motorised diaphanous white curtains are to control the sun.
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How we design our bathrooms has become just as important as how we design our kitchens – not only in terms of providing a relaxing and enjoyable space for ourselves, but also in terms of re-sale value. Yet bathrooms present their own set of challenges to designers. The judges were impressed by the innovative ways these two TIDA-winning bathrooms overcame those challenges, to create very functional spaces that are also highly attractive. They now progress to be judged alongside other award-winning bathrooms in their respective countries, to identify the TIDA Australian and the TIDA New Zealand Bathroom of the Year winners. And those winners will go forward to our international awards, to ultimately identify the TIDA International Bathroom of the Year. Trends and TIDA congratulate Arc Seven.1 and Du Bois Design for the winning designs featured here, and look forward to seeing how they progress through the next stages of the TIDAs.
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Labour of love This glamorous ensuite, occupying an addition to a classic home, includes a feature wall made up of 2500 hand-applied pieces
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Running the idea past a client of a feature surface made of thousands of pieces might have them thinking about the budget and looking nervous. However, it’s a different story when your passion is design and it’s your own home. This large ensuite is an extension to designer Jason Saunders’ own character home built in the 1930s. From the street, the period home is distinct from the extension – the former is white and the add-on painted black. Once indoors, the home’s classic ceiling roses and cornices give way to a crisp, pared back aesthetic in the addition. The main linking element is the flooring. The
designer sourced recycled jarrah floorboards to extend the home’s original floor into the ensuite. “As designer and owner we naturally had free-rein and wanted something a bit different and something personal to us – minimalist yet at the same time luxurious. To this end, the bathtub area is accentuated by a feature wall of Japanese Luna ceramic mosaic tiles – creating both an air of intimacy, and a wow factor.” The tiles are laid individually by hand – all 2500 of them. Their curves pick up light from the corner pendant and the floor lights behind the tub, reflecting the light in several directions.
Preceding pages: A wall of mirror visually doubles the size of this already generous bathroom. Dark and white tones predominate in the contemporary, minimalist addition. These pages: In pursuit of privacy, the front wall of this ensuite addition is mainly enclosed with only a strip of glass louvres to one side. However, a long concealed skylight brings in ample natural light. Darkveined marble on the blade shower wall is repeated on the vanity.
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Designer: Jason Saunders, Arc Seven.1 Vanity cabinetry: Eveneer EvenRavenna timber veneer Benchtop: 20mm dark Serpeggiante vein-cut honed marble Bath: Bettehome Oval Silhouette freestanding bath Basin: C3 basin by Catalano from Rogerseller Taps: Dolce basin mixer by Fantini Shower fittings: Cloud Cover Square, ceiling mounted, from Rogerseller Toilet: Vero 55 Wall faced toilet suite by Catalano Accessories: Avenir Floor: Recycled timber floor Tiles: Luna ceramic mosaic tiles Lighting: Lee Broom crystal pendant Hot water: Rinnai solar HWU Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) – Australian Designer Bathroom winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Emma Van Dordrecht see more images, search: 48515 at trendsideas.com search: arc seven at trendsideas.com search: tida at trendsideas.com
Above right: Labour of love – this feature wall was built individual tile by individual tile, 2500 in all. The Japanese ceramic tiles create a local area of intimacy for the freestanding bath. A contemporary pendant and in-floor spot lights highlight the sculptural tub and the 3D tiles, which cast light in various directions. The stained jarrah floorboards were introduced as a continuation of the original home’s floors and provide a dramatic backdrop.
At the other end of the expansive ensuite, a shower stall with a feature grey marble blade wall offers another intimate space. “Overall, we wanted the space to read as one large volume and to accentuate this we stopped the marble shower wall short of the ceiling.” The prominent dark veins in the marble connect with the jarrah floor, the stained veneer vanity front and the black walls of the shower. The rich stone is also seen on the adjacent vanity. The black shower walls are in Laminam, a light, compressed ceramic sheet that is scratchproof, knock-proof and generally low upkeep.
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As the bathroom faces the street it is walled for privacy, with a vertical strip of glass louvres providing light and a glimpse of the garden. However, the dominant natural light source is the stepped up, concealed glass ceiling that runs the length of the room – flooding soft, indirect light right through the bathroom. A strip of LED lighting in this recessed space ensures that it’s a feature by night as well as by day. “The colour palette is mainly black, white and mirror,” says Saunders. “Overall, this bathroom balances a simple, expansive look with areas of intimacy – like the shower and tub.”
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WINNER: NEW ZEALAND DESIGNER BATHROOM Du Bois Design, Auckland
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Light and playful Designed for both children and adults, this bathroom features asymmetrical elements and a play between straight and curved lines Turning a potential negative into a positive is an essential skill for a designer. On this guest bathroom, Natalie Du Bois worked with a ceiling of varying angles. Painting it white downplayed its presence. However, the ceiling also provided a starting point for a playful aspect of the design. “We achieved a modern, interesting look by continuing the asymmetrical composition of the ceiling throughout the rest of the bathroom. This is seen in the asymmetrical basin and in the angled shape of the Egg freestanding bath.” At the same time, the bathroom’s angular lines are softened by Du Bois’ contrasting use of
curves, seen in the mirror, basin, toilet and bath. One request of the client was for a practical bath for small children to be bathed in – another reason for choosing this low-level small bath. “Although there aren’t any windows, only two skylights, the bathroom had to feel light and welcoming. To achieve this, we illuminated focal points – the niches at the side of the shower and bath have LED lights built in and floor lights behind the tub give this a sculptural look.” The sides walls have textured timber-look porcelain tiles to give the space a warm natural feel and bring balance to the long, narrow room.
Preceding pages: A glass showerstall maximises the sense of space in this guest bathroom by designer Natalie Du Bois. These pages: Working with irregular ceiling planes, the designer both quietened the angles with soft tones and at the same time played off their angular presence with an asymmetrical bath and basin. The smallish bath was chosen for easy use by children, and the bath spout is to one side to allow an adult to help.
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Designer: Natalie du Bois, Du Bois Design Vanity cabinetry: Custom by Du Bois Design, finished in ¼ Cardrona by Dulux, with Blum Tandem box Intivo drawers Benchtop: Diamond Stone by Quantum Quartz Bath: Mozzano by Victoria and Albert Basin: Geo Oval by Vitra Taps: Vado Soho Showerstall: Euroglass Shower slide: Hansgrohe Toilet: Zero by Catalano Heated towel rail: Sirocco by DCS Flooring: Brera Bianca Wallcoverings: Brera Bianca tiles and Teca Intensa Mosaic by Tile Space Wall lights: Bari Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) – New Zealand Designer Bathroom winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Kallan MacLeod see more images, search 48514 at trendsideas.com search: du bois at trendsideas.com search: bathroom at trendsideas.com search tida at trendsideas.com
Right: Simple touches like internally lit wall niches both in the showerstall and behind the bathtub contribute to the bathroom’s light-filled aesthetic – despite it having only one skylight and no windows. Timber-look tiles introduced at each end of the elongated bathroom space bring warmth and a sense of balance.
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Tropical escape A step away from a heated outdoor spa, this wood-rich bathroom takes on the exotic, relaxed flavour of an island resort Above: Macrocarpa battens on a custom shelving unit to the left and custom shower stall to the right set the scene for this Indonesian-look bathroom by designer and co-owner Fraser Gillies. Right: The showerstall cladding has black waterproof sheeting behind the battens, creating a sense of depth. The complex stall interior includes bamboo-look tiles, a perforated stainless steel recessed shelf and even a small foot step. The bathroom’s tile floor is heated and a recessed stainless steel toekick on the vanity includes strip LED lighting to create a floating effect.
When a burst pipe caused extensive water damage, it provided owners Sandy and Fraser Gillies with the opportunity to rethink their old bathroom from scratch. “As both client and designer, we wanted something different – a tropical spa accent to complement the spa pool just beyond the bay window,” Fraser Gillies says. “This also suited the Pacifica theme of the house. “We never used the existing bath, so we replaced a combined bath-shower unit with a large walk-in shower with double shower heads, bamboo-look tilework and
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an inset perforated stainless steel shelf. The sloping floor drains to a slimline stainless steel channel.” Fitting with the exotic theme, Gillies chose a dark-stained macrocarpa battened wall for the showerstall’s cladding. Black-painted waterproof sheeting behind the slats creates a sense of depth, while a below-floor brace support system allowed for a cantilever on the end section of the wall, facing the bathroom entrance. Opposite the shower at the entry, an internally lit display unit brings balance.
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Above: Black external wall slats in the middle of the bay window are revealed when the operable mirror slides to one side, admitting fresh air. The spa pool can be glimpsed through the wood blinds and a door to the right, also with slatted elements, is just two steps from the outdoor feature. Facing page, top: The floor plan shows how the shower doubles as a privacy screen for the toilet. Entry into the room is through a sliding glass door. Far right: The tiled benchtop has an upturned Jarrah edge reminiscent of the new bulkhead above it.
This also features stained macrocarpa slats and has a reflective stainless steel backing, adding a feeling of space to the room. Extending the reinvented bathroom’s natural feel, an unsightly bulkhead above the vanity was concealed with an upwardcurving wing form finished in a rich Jarrah veneer. This is also reminiscent of a canoe hull – the designer has a boating background and the home is near the sea. The pleasing shape is echoed on the tapering, upward-turned nosing on the countertop in the same veneer.
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The tropical, slatted-wood aesthetic is continued with an internal sliding mirror in the bay window. When the mirror isn’t in use it can slide off to one side, revealing the external timber slats behind. The design lets fresh air flow into the bathroom without loosing the sense of privacy. Slat blinds either side complete the picture. While most elements were specifically designed for this renovation, the existing vanity was retained, painted Resene Black Sheep and given a durable tile countertop. The overall look is warm and welcoming.
Designer/builder/owner: Fraser Gillies, Lines Design Interior designer/owner: Sandy Gillies Benchtop: Tiles from Jacobsen Vanity cabinetry: Custom by Fraser Gillies Shower stall: Macrocarpa external slats, designed and constructed by Fraser Gillies Basin: Kholer Bulkhead cover: Jarrah Taps: Piani by Metrix Shower fittings: Piani, Nikles by Metrix Toilet and accessories: Metrix Tiles: Mirage stone tiles on heated bathroom floor; Venis Manhattan Mosaic tiles from Jacobsen and white gloss rectified tiles in shower
Lighting: Lighthouse Blinds: Custom in cedar Hot water systems: Rinnai Infinity Wallcoverings: Jacobsens and Resene Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) – New Zealand Designer Bathroom highly commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Frances Oliver
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Outside influences The best homes are designed to make the most of their surroundings – whether it’s a tropical setting for a house or an extensive terrace wrapping around a suburban apartment
Dynamic duo Two independent L-shaped structures with very different characters combine to form a home that perches delicately on its sloping tropical site
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It’s not unusual for a client to ask their architect to design a house that’s unique – and then have second thoughts when the first concepts are produced. But architect John Bulcock experienced just the opposite when working with the client on the new home featured here. “He was very open and adventurous,” says Bulcock. “He didn’t want anything generic, though he didn’t want things to be different just for the sake of it. “So he was pushing me, and there were times when I had to rein in ideas that
would have been impracticable. It’s the first time that’s happened to me.” This interplay between architect and client needed to resolve a major challenge – the site fell 11.5m from the road that wraps around two sides of the site. “The house is designed to float over the site, touching it lightly and allowing the natural slope to remain, while making the most of the rainforest views.” This was achieved by dividing the house into two independent structures. At the top is a two-storey, L-shaped living and
Preceding pages: Transparency and an industrial aesthetic are two key factors apparent in the living spaces of this new home designed by John Bulcock of Design Unit. But this is no rough and ready industrial interpretation. Everything was precision designed to give a very ordered effect. Above and left: Sitting on a site that falls 11.5m from the road behind, the house is composed of two distinct structures. An exposed stainless steel block containing living and bedroom areas floats above the site at road level while, lower down the site, an off-form concrete structure with a green roof houses an art gallery and cinema.
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bedroom block constructed of exposed structural steel. Instead of a regular pattern of support columns underneath, they’ve been positioned as if at random, and with none of them placed on the edge. “This enhances the feeling of the house floating over the site,” says Bulcock. “Plus they read more like tree trunks in a forest.” Despite the complexity of engineering involved to achieve this, one end section of the house has an impressive cantilever of about 7.5m over the second L-shaped block positioned lower down the site.
This second block is structurally independent from the house and much more regular in its design. Constructed of fairfaced concrete, it contains a cinema and gallery for the owner’s extensive collection of plaster figurines. The two L-shaped blocks are oriented on different axes, creating an irregular shaped courtyard between them. What’s also unique about the house is the flexibility of its facade. The living and bedroom wings are comprised of fullheight glazed bays on both sides. One half
Facing page top: A covered parking bay leads under the house to the entrance and central stairwell. Facing page lower and above, left: Operable perforated panels on each window bay can be individually raised or lowered, creating an ever changing pattern on the facade. Above: Plans show how the two different structures are offset against each other forming a courtyard in between. Support columns for the stainless steel structure are positioned irregularly to create the effect of tree trunks in a forest.
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of each bay is a sliding glass panel, while the other half is an array of adjustable glass louvres. On the outside of this internal glass skin, each bay has an external sunscreen of perforated stainless steel. When closed, these provide shade and filtered light to the interiors. But each of the screens is electronically operable and can fold up to give a completely transparent view. “Because each screen can be operated independently, the house always looks
different, depending on what’s open or closed. It’s a very transparent house, even when the screens are down.” The layered components and flexible nature of the facade also contribute to the home’s passive design by allowing breezes to circulate and diffuse light to penetrate all the interior spaces. Green roofs on top of both of the blocks contribute to the natural cooling effect. The result is a home that, despite its tropical setting, can be lived in with minimal or even no use of air conditioning.
Facing page, top: The double-height living area has a walkway and library around the edge of the second level. Facing page, lower: Nearly everything in the interior was custom designed, including the kitchen and dining table. Above: Each window bay is fitted with a sliding glass panel and glass louvres, allowing cross ventilation throughout the interior when they are opened. The result is a passive design that, despite the home’s tropical location, saves energy through minimal or no use of air conditioning.
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Architect: John Bulcock, Design Unit Sdn Bhd Builder: Indacon Sdn Bhd Roofing: Sarnatec Window and door joinery: ISEO & MTB Global Window and door hardware: MTB Global Flooring: Polished concrete Furniture: BoConcept; BoDesign Kitchen design: John Bulcock, Design Unit Kitchen cabinets: Stainless steel by Korus Interiors Benchtop: Stainless steel by Korus Interiors Sink: Kohler Tap: Kohler Stove: Bosch Ventilation: Bosch
Refrigerator: Samsung Dishwasher: Bosch Blinds: RB Fabrica; Moonlight Industries
Facing page, top: Another example of the client’s adventurous approach was the request to open up a powder room at a key circulation point in the house. When in use, the sliding wall panel and a blind over the window provide privacy.
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Facing page, lower: The master suite is on the second level and opens to a green roof with an outdoor seating area. Above: The L-shaped, lower concrete structure contains a cinema in one arm of the building and this gallery for the owner’s extensive collection of figurines in the other.
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Lateral thinking This apartment complex is designed with space in mind – the sleek, open-plan interiors have the feel of a gracious, freestanding home
Previous pages: This four-apartment building complex by Giorgi Exclusive has deep open-air terraces which contribute to their open feel – even when viewed from street level. Above: An extended view runs right through the apartment. The curved wall avoids a passage-like feel. Far right: Seen from within, and with the connecting glass pivot door open, the apartment’s indoor and outdoor kitchens read as one.
Many modern apartments are organised in a regimented way to maximise limited space and work around anchored services. However, when the footprint size is generous and builder and architect share one vision from the outset, a far more versatile outcome can result. The four apartments in this complex follow an innovative floor plan that optimises a sense of space and makes them feel as much like a large family home as part of an apartment building. Claude Giorgi, director of Giorgi Exclusive – the firm behind the upmarket complex – says there are a number of key design elements that
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contribute to the sense of spaciousness. “One is the huge 96m2 main terrace which connects the open-plan living, dining and kitchen space and also wraps right around the corner on the river-facing side of the unit,” says Giorgi. “Massive cedar-framed glass doors glide back to left and right, making the indoors and outdoors one giant entertainment space.” Jura limestone tile flooring continues from inside to out and the 3.2m ceiling also runs from indoors to out – enhancing the connection. On show from throughout the living areas, the kitchen is designed for visual presence as
much as for utility. All messy aspects of food preparation are relegated to a walk-in pantry. The kitchen plays an important part in the inside-outside design, too. The main kitchen extends past the side of the glass wall as an alfresco kitchen, complete with barbecue, wine fridge and its own cabinetry. A near-invisible glass pivot door separates the two kitchens. While they appear to be a single kitchen, one visible difference is in the treatment of the splashback. This changes from sleek stainless steel indoors to alternating horizontal strips of opaque and clear glass for the outdoor kitchen.
Top: Whether open or shut, large glass doors allow views throughout the living spaces to the river. The flooring is Jura limestone, while the millwork is in cedar. Above: As much a sculptural event as a practical workspace, the indoor kitchen offers balanced forms and materials, with the island under-lit to dramatic effect. The messy side of kitchen life is relegated to a walk-in pantry directly behind. A low central counter acts as a serving platform.
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Pervious pages: An indoor-outdoor living space forms the hub of this upmarket apartment. Cedar sliding doors pull back to make a seamless connection. The blurring of inside and outside is accentuated by the same Jura limestone floor tile running through both spaces. A dropped ceiling with concealed lighting subtly defines the indoor dining area which is a few steps from the kitchen.
The alternating glass strips on the outdoor splashback brings privacy from neighbouring buildings while also admitting natural light and views. At the same time, the glass splashback protects the outdoor kitchen from the elements. Another surprise design feature is that you can look right through the apartment from one end to the other – the long vista adding to the feel of a spacious home. These long views mean that the apartment’s river and city outlooks are appreciated from throughout the interior. “The open indoor-outdoor living spaces and connected gently curving spine wall corridor
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help avoid the passage feel often seen in units,” says Giorgi. “Features like this are more easily achieved when the same company is responsible for the building and the interior layouts – creating a shared vision. “It also means we are able to make touches like the lighting and cabinetry integral to the architecture.” The large master suite also opens onto the main terrace and continues the airy aesthetic. Bathroom and bedroom share one volume, with the vanity on the back of the bed head wall. “These areas can be separated by pocket
Developer, architectural designer, and builder: Giorgi Exclusive Roof: Colorbond Cladding: American walnut Window and door joinery: Cedar Flooring: Main floor in Jura limestone tiles; carpet in bedrooms Wallcoverings: White gloss tiles Paint: Dulux Heating: Fireplace; airconditioning; underfloor heating Control systems: C-bus Furniture: Ultimate Interiors Awards: TIDA Homes, Highly Commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Robert Stocco search: tida at trendsideas.com search: giorgi at trendsideas.com more images, search: 48048 at trendsideas.com
sliding doors concealed in the bed head,” says Giorgi. “This arrangement allows views from the private bathroom out past the bed head and bedroom to the river views beyond. And it also optimises natural light flow into the rear space.” The public foyer and elevator are screened from unit interiors. They also separate the secondary bedrooms and a lounge from the main living spaces, the master bedroom, and study. Adding to the overall uncluttered feel, the service utilities are all tucked away behind the scenes – for example, the air-conditioning is concealed up in the edges of the cove ceilings.
Above left: Running parallel to the living spaces, the master bedroom also enjoys city and river views. Motorised sheers bring privacy and control over the sun. Left: All three bedrooms are carpeted, while in the master bathroom the floors revert to Jura limestone tiles. The cedar finish in the living area is also repeated on the bathroom’s vanity and the blade walls fronting the shower and toilet.
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Grand affair This high-end home is designed for entertaining in fine style and was built by Starr Constructions
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Some large homes have visual impact built into everything from the plan to the surfaces. However, it takes a special skill set to construct a luxury residence – enter Starr Constructions. Starr Constructions is a boutique residential construction firm that caters to a niche clientele, says Starr’s Nino Sanzari. “Starr provides an ideal balance – building prestige homes while at the same time carefully maintaining a high value proposition for clients. “Leading benefits of choosing us include Starr Constructions’ familiarity with upscale projects, the use of high quality products and
attention to every detail by the supervisor. “Starr provides clients with ongoing support throughout a project, ensuring the process runs smoothly and is an enjoyable experience.” This dramatic home is a case in point, or as the owner put it: “Our modern new home was delivered with quality management and workmanship from our builder, Starr Constructions.” Starr was handed a detailed brief of all requirements, followed up with frequent meetings with the client at every stage of construction to ensure both the design and features met all requirements and expectations.
Together with three master bedrooms with ensuites and a guest room, the architecturally designed home has a home theatre, a gym with steam room, heated floors, a three-car garage, 15m lap pool and alfresco dining. A soaring atrium and feature stone wall greet guests. For more, contact Starr Constructions, phone: (02) 9822 7799. www. starrconstructions.com.au; email: info@starrconstructions.com.au. search: starr or 48205 at trendsideas.com
These pages: Making a splash – guests couldn’t fail to be impressed by this large lifestyle home built and project managed by specialty builders Starr Constructions. Features include a double-height atrium overlooked by the upstairs circulation corridor, a 15m lap pool, a gym and home theatre, while the open-plan kitchen is integrated into the dining and family living room. The house has heated flooring and three master suites, each with its own bathroom. There’s also a private study.
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Best in class Two residences, two skilled designers, and two top spots in the NABD design awards
The National Association of Building Designers’ (NABD) increasingly popular awards – sponsored in 2015 by James Hardie – bring out the best in this country’s designers, as these two projects reflect. The first home (top) is winner in the Best Alteration/Addition Residential Design – up to $350,000 construction cost. For the Convertible Courtyards House, Christopher Megowan Design created a central courtyard between the weatherboard home and the modern extension to flood the open kitchen, living and dining area with natural light. The second winning project (middle and lower) attracted Best Sustainable Design with the Green & Gold House. Designed by Positive Footprints, it offers multi-generational living with accessible design, and a greenhouse. It also has a 9.1star energy rating, passive solar design, grey water reuse, earth tube cooling, and phase change thermal mass, together with the use of low embodied energy materials and green building control management. NABD, started in 2013, offers a national voice for building designers. Aims include recognition for the profession, teaching programmes, and ongoing development. For a full list of NABD winners, follow this e-book link: http://goo.gl/jfRk3V For more information on the National Building Design Awards, call 1300 736 634, or go to the web: www.nabd.com.au search NABD or 47931 at trendsideas.com This page: From courtyard innovation to a house bursting with ‘green’ thinking, these homes took top places in their category at the NABD awards.
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TRENDS INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARDS 2016 RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN AUSTRALIAN IMPORTED KITCHEN NEW ZEALAND IMPORTED KITCHEN NEW ZEALAND DESIGNER KITCHEN
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Berloni New Zealand is the category winner for: TIDA New Zealand Imported Kitchen. Bonham Interior is the category winner for: TIDA New Zealand Designer Kitchen While all kitchens need to perform the same basic functions, good designers push the boundaries of how these are implemented in order to give their clients individual and innovative spaces. These three kitchens impressed the judges with the solutions they came up with. They now progress to be judged alongside other award-winning kitchens in their respective countries, to identify the TIDA Australian and the TIDA New Zealand Kitchen of the Year winners. And those winners will go forward to our international awards, to ultimately identify the TIDA International Kitchen of the Year. Trends and TIDA sponsor Kitchen Things congratulate Pepper Design, Berloni New Zealand and Bonham Interior for the winning designs featured here, and look forward to seeing how they progress through the next stages of the TIDAs.
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Going underground White and spacious, this contemporary kitchen is bathed in light and features a wine cellar down a winding stair
WINNER: DESIGNER KITCHEN Bonham Interior, Auckland
Preceding pages: Clean, white and light, this kitchen by designer Jason Bonham is designed for serious cooking with semi-commercial appliances, efficient space planning and plenty of room to entertain. Above and right: Light from below – this imported feature wine cellar has automatic doors and is internally lit, adding a wow factor to the kitchen.
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While wine fridges have become commonplace kitchen appliances, what do you do when your wine collection is too large for your kitchen to accommodate it? Designer Jason Bonham’s answer is a twist on an old one – go underground. For this project, the clients asked Bonham to create a modern entertainers’ kitchen that would contrast, yet be respectful of and reference, the 1900s home. The kitchen is set partly in an extension to the villa and partly in the rear add-on. “To connect with the original architecture from the new build, we added large skylights,
Designer: Jason Bonham PDINZ, NKBA, Bonham Interior Cabinetry: Custom by Image Interiors cabinet makers, with Resene Black White satin polyurethane finish Cabinetry hardware: Blum Benchtops: Carrara marble from Italian Stone and Silestone Blanco Zeus from Architectural Stone Splashback: White jade marble from SSL Kitchen sink: Franke by Reece Taps: Minta Touch by Grohe Oven: Bosch Cooktop: Miele Ventilation: Wolf Refrigeration: Liebherr Dishwasher: Bosch Wine storage: Spiral Cellars Flooring: Grigio honed porcelain tile, from European Ceramics Lighting: Hero II from Inlite Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) – Winner New Zealand Designer Kitchen Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Mark Scowen search bonham or 48519 at trendsideas.com
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looking up at the classic facade,” says Bonham. The kitchen’s white, minimalist cabinetry is combined with white marble benchtops and a white jade marble splashback for a serene feel. The understated tile pattern on the splashback adds texture to the design. Recessed pulls connect with the negative detailing on the island. “As the couple are avid wine collectors and space was at a premium, we looked abroad and found this spiral cellar solution – taking us below ground level for the perfect solution. The cellar has automatic glass doors and is internally lit, creating a dramatic practical feature.”
However, this isn’t the only instance where the under-floor space was brought into play. Achieving the kitchen’s clean, minimalist look involved a lot of behind-the-scenes engineering, detailing and measuring. For example, the Wolf downdraft extractor involved exhausting beneath the floor and behind the walls. “This project, like much of our work, was reliant on early involvement from the architectural and engineering standpoint. For example, to conceal the extensive services we built bulkheads that appear as part of the architecture – the work was detailed but the effect seamless.”
Top: Translucent glass upper cabinetry adds to the sense of space in the light-filled kitchen. The tiled splashback has a distinctive, quiet patterning, adding a texture accent to the minimalist design. This is highlighted with concealed lighting. Above: A discreet, pop-up Wolf downdraft extractor allows the cooktop to be placed on the island without the need for a dominant extractor above.
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WINNER: IMPORTED KITCHEN Pepper Design – Poggenpohl, Melbourne
Cubed, sliced, and served A combined kitchen, butler’s pantry, and wine storage facility presents as an architectural insert within this home’s greater, curved-ceiling living space
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Not every kitchen needs to disappear quietly into the open-plan vacuum – some designs have a stand-out presence that’s decidedly their own. When Pepper Design was commissioned to build this kitchen for a spacious, modern house, designer David Kane knew it had to be special. “The architect presented us with a stunning curved ceiling and three walls of glass – so all notions of a typical kitchen design went out the window and the ‘cube’ concept was born.” Kane’s idea centred around a freestanding 3m x 3m x 2.5m cube design. This sculptural element is supplemented by a bank of tall
Preceding pages: A strong, simple cube form with reflective surfaces helps this kitchen by Pepper Design achieve individual prominence. Above left and above: Clean surfaces and understated handles in both the kitchen and butler’s pantry defer to the kitchen’s monolithic presence. Plan: Flanked by windows on three sides and by a bank of wall cabinetry, the ‘cube’ kitchen offers a compact way to house a variety of functions.
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Designer: David Kane, Pepper Design Cabinetry: Poggenpohl lacquer on the grey-brown colour Terra; Poggenpohl Pine Terra veneer; stainless steel Benchtops: Stainless steel Splashback: The Splashback Company Sink: Barazza from Pepper Design Taps: Dornbracht from Pepper Design Oven, cooktop, refrigeration: Gaggenau from Pepper Design Ventilation: Sirius from Pepper Design Wine fridge: Eurocave Lighting: Poggenpohl Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) – Australian Imported Kitchen winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Johnny Angel search: poggenpohl or 48520 at trendsideas.com search: tida at trendsideas.com
This page: Not one, not two, but rather five high-tech wine cabinets all in a row grace the back of the cube kitchen. The butlers pantry that stands between the wine fridges and the kitchen’s main countertop has glass sliding doors for ease of use and also to conceal it from the main living spaces. The cabinetry’s combination of warm grey Poggenpohl Terra finish and Pine Terra laminate connect with the dark wood floors.
cabinetry set to one side, home to two Gaggenau ovens and a Variocool fridge and freezer. The main cooktop bench and separate island are naturally at the front of the cube, while the butler’s pantry is inside, with sliding glass doors on each side to it can be hidden away. The rear of the cube conceals five integrated glass wine fridges. “In terms of surfaces, we used a rather subtle combination of Poggenpohl lacquer on Terra, a brown-meets earthy grey, and Pine Terra, a wood veneer laminate. Sleek 12mm stainless steel has been used on all benchtops, integrated
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sinks and as a finish to the sides of the island,” says Kane. “This durable, low-upkeep surface also adds to the reflective quality of the kitchen within the light-filled space.” While visually self-contained, the kitchen also had to be considered in terms of cooking odours and extraction noise in the wider living space. “To address these issues, we opted for a Sirius rangehood with external extraction for silent extraction of food vapours,” he says. “An exposed metal spiral duct connects the rangehood to the outside world and adds a hint of industrial influence to the contemporary home.”
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City meets country This expansive kitchen features the elegance of a formal cabinetry door, its refined presence softened by more rustic patterns and finishes
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A formal leading cabinetry element in a rural home might seem at odds with the environment, but there are ways to achieve a sense of balance. For this kitchen in a new extension, the clients wanted something special for both the kitchen and the surrounding living areas, says designer Rachele Simmons-Taling of Berloni New Zealand. “They’re a fairly casual family, living on a beautiful lifestyle block, but both clients had a love for the formal traditional kitchen and hearth,” says the designer. “In response, we chose the Berloni GranGala cabinet door style, but the rest of the kitchen had to be carefully
Preceding pages and above: In this kitchen, the tongue & groove treatment on the ceiling is repeated on the sides of the island and in the scullery. A country sensibility is also seen in the cabinetry latticework, herringbone floor and tile splashback. Left: When is a pilaster not just a pilaster? When it’s also a handy concealed spice and oils rack. A Berloni Pietra Grey marble block sink adds to the kitchen’s rural accent.
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Designer: Rachele Simmons-Taling, Berloni New Zealand Owner/builder: Bruce Goodland, Jet Building Cabinetry: Berloni GranGala door style; perimeter cabinetry finished in Bianco Argento matt lacquer; island and scullery in Tortora Argento matt lacquer Cabinetry hardware: Berloni Benchtops and kitchen sink: Pietra Grey marble from Berloni Flooring: Rustic American Oak hardwood in herringbone pattern by Swinard Wooden Floors Lighting: Lume Design Taps: Nobili from Berloni Cooktop, oven: Smeg Ventilation: Whispair Refrigeration: Miele Dishwashers: Miele, Fisher & Paykel Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) – Winner New Zealand Imported Kitchen Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Lisa Powers search berloni or 48531 at trendsideas.com search: tida at trendsideas.com
Above: While the large kitchen’s panelled cabinet style is decidedly formal, the designer chose more toned down, distressed-look pull handles to soften its impact. The warm grey of the island is balanced by crisp white perimeter cabinetry. Niche shelves at the end of the side cabinetry provide ideal spaces to display objects and artworks
designed to tone it down and ‘deformalise’ it, to match the rustic, relaxed setting. “We approached this in a few ways. One was the choice of the French country lattice work on the front of the island and upper cabinetry. And we introduced a square edge on the marble countertops to add a subtle contemporary accent to the classic door. “In addition, bronze tapware was chosen rather than the stainless more often teemed with the GranGala. The bronze is less pronounced.” The tile splashback is another stand-out kitchen feature introduced by Simmons-Taling.
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“I contacted Pratt & Larson, a bespoke tile company in Oregon, USA, to fabricate the tiles for the splashback. These are hand-crafted, watercolour tiles with a colour scheme purposefully chosen not to match the cabinetry, but rather to complement it and bring the earthy tones of the outdoors into the interior space.” The wider room adds to the country flavour. Rustic barnwood flooring was selected to complement the ceiling design by Simmons-Taling. “The ceiling’s tongue & groove panelling, beamwork and X beams bring a very American family look to the space as well,” she says.
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Transparent agenda Replacing its original dark, galley feel, this dramatically reworked kitchen now has a light spacious air, accentuated by suspended, see-through cabinetry
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It’s a smart kitchen remodel that hangs onto the essence of a 50s home even when the plan, look, functionality and materials are transformed for 21st century living. Part of a whole-house transformation by designer Kevin Cozen, this light-filled kitchen replaces a narrow, dark workspace that was walled off from the living area. Cozen says he wanted to add light and a sense of space to the reinvented interior. Part of his approach was taking out the wall and raising door frames to meet the newly stripped back original wood ceiling.
“In terms of the layout, we used the extra space gained from the removed wall to push the under-counter cabinetry half a metre out – widening the kitchen footprint. A cantilevered countertop accommodates stool seating on the living room side. “We were mindful to keep the kitchen as simple and monolithic as possible to retain the home’s welcoming Mid-century Modern sensibility,” Cozen says. “To this end, the cabinetry forms are strong and unadorned and the reworked kitchen’s material palette is intentionally restricted.”
Above: This reinvented kitchen forms part of a whole-house renovation by designer Kevin Cozen of Classical Progression. Together with most non-structural walls in the home, the wall between the kitchen and living spaces was taken out and the original upper cabinetry removed, optimising views, light and a sense of space for the Mid-century Modern home. The peninsula island was moved out towards the dining area by a few centimetres, taking up the area the wall had occupied. This move provided valuable extra floor space for the once narrow kitchen.
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Top: A 1950s light found on site in pieces was restored by Kevin Cozen and now hangs over the dining table. The once small kitchen window has been trebled in size and is now over 2.75m wide. Above and right: New suspended cabinets with glass fronts and backs are a feature of the kitchen. The panes on the outer cabinets facing the garden are frosted for privacy. Most surfaces are walnut, white lacquer or glass, helping retain the home’s strong, simple Mid-century modern character. Above right: As part of the wider remodel ceilings were stripped out to reveal original wood beams.
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Just as the old kitchen footprint was modest in line with ‘50s priorities, so too had the pine cabinetry been a pragmatic choice. This was another area where Cozen was able to add more light and a sense of space. First, though he removed the upper cabinets and extended the window in front of the sink from one metre wide to three. “With the inner wall gone and window greatly expanded, we still needed more cabinet space. My solution was to design floating upper cabinetry, suspended on steel bracketing. The front and back of the
cabinets are glass – letting light shine right through. They also have concealed lighting top and bottom so are features of the wider open-plan space at night as well.” The under-counter cabinetry is walnut with a contrasting matt white lacquer. “In another move to visually optimise space, we stepped some lower cabinets out, thus avoiding the long, narrow lines synonymous with a galley-style layout.” To complete the scene, Cozen found a ’50s lamp in bits on site and restored it – this is now a centrepiece over the dining table.
Designer/builder: Kevin Cozen ASID, Classical Progression Interior designer: Carolynn Cozen, Classical Progression Built-in cabinetry: Designer Kitchens LA Closet Interiors: Leno Cabinetry Cabinetry: Walnut and white lacquer; suspended: aluminium frames with glass cabinet fronts and backs Countertop and splashback: Pure White Caesarstone from Royal Stone Oven: Thermador, Pro Series Hood: Thermador, Masterpiece Series Dishwasher: Thermador, Pro Series Refrigeration: Thermador, French Door and Pro Series
Flooring: French oak, distressed Lighting: Restored light from original home over dining table. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Chadwick Turner
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