Kitchen
. Dive into darkness For those who are keen to wash their hands of white, indulgence in the dark side could be just the place to start. Inky shades have found their footing recently, bringing a particularly handsome look to the kitchen. A moody, deep grey as seen here looks rich and classic in this Victorian home, complementing the butler’s sink and Shaker-style doors.
10. Strive for stainless steel For a committed industrial look, don’t look past brushed stainless-steel cabinetry. The leading choice in professional kitchens thanks to its durable and hygienic properties, this material becomes elegant when worked in alongside utilitarian detailing in classic black.
9. White walls can still be wonderful A peaceful atmosphere often involves white, but the key is using it only for the surrounds. This kitchen attains a cosy sense of character with the stripped wood surfaces and tan tones of the dining bench and leather-topped stools.
7. Keep it mellow If you’d rather stick to a single primary colour, yellow brings a year-round touch of summer to any scheme.
6. Or play with primaries, Mondrian-style For a bolder choice, a mid-century feel can be achieved by taking inspiration from Dutch artist Mondrian, famous for his employment of primary-coloured blocks juxtaposed with black and white.
For those wanting a more modern take on this colour, dark green looks chic when sharpened up with bright blues, modern brass light fittings and hexagonal tiles.
5. Squeeze in a slender butler’s pantry Dreaming of a butler’s pantry that keeps all your kitchen mess hidden away but don’t think you have the space? Consider a slimline design that’s tucked behind a feature tiled splashback. Go door-free, like the owners have done here, to make traffic flow as comfortable as possible…
2. Soften an abrupt transition It would have been all too easy to paint over the exposed brick wall in this open kitchen so it matched the white walls. But in the process, the owners would have lost a little piece of their home’s character and history. Instead, they’ve retained the original brickwork and detracted attention from the abrupt transition between the two differently coloured sections of wall. How? By positioning a retro colour-coordinated fridge and adding open shelves filled with a curated selection of bright cans and jars.
Tell us about the stunning, oversized kitchen island? With limited space in the house, the clients didn’t want a separate, formal dining room. Instead, they requested a large kitchen island bench that could also function as a dining table. The island is a multipurpose feature in the centre of the house and the timber adds warmth to the room. We were very lucky that the joiner was able to source the tallowwood from a tree cut down from a local golf course, which he crafted into this special bench.
love the wall colour
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