inFOCUS Issue 9

ISSUE 9 : APR - JUN2021

inFOCUS

Creating

Warmth & Texture

Using

Texture

in your kitchen design We are seeing a lot of mixed materials and textures in contemporary kitchen design, why is it important to add texture to your kitchen?

Texture brings depth and interest into a room and provides visual weight. Besides colour, contrasting textures is a wonderful way to make certain aspects stand out more than others; this can create a focal point in a room or accent a piece of furniture.

What materials and finishes do you like to use in your kitchen designs?

In the past glossy joinery was extremely popular but these days I am drawn to satin and matt finishes with just a little bit of shine added as an accent. Now there are many beautiful quartz bench tops available on the market in a honed or matt finish and I love how brushed brass sits against that finish. The brushed brass against the matt of the bench top stone is luxurious and incredibly soft, unlike gloss and highly polished metals which are a much louder combination.

Our new solid brass Belgravia handle range (view on next page) boasts a mixture of shapes and textures, what kitchen setting would you use these in?

I feel that the Belgravia handle range is very versatile because it is a modern take on a classic design. The finish is very contemporary, and its simplicity can be successfully paired with several styles such as Contemporary, Hamptons and even Mid-Century Modern. The soft gold tones bring warmth, and the finish and texture is simply exquisite.

Do you feel that kitchen design has become more transitional in nature and using unique materials and textures is enabling this trend?

I feel that the humble kitchen is not so humble anymore.

Family life is very much centred on the kitchen and our love of food and entertaining has made the kitchen the centre of most modern homes. This also means that we spend a lot more time in that space, so we want it to be a part and a

With advanced designs in cabinet fixtures and hardware, which kitchen accessories are adorning your kitchen designs?

continuation of the entertainment and family areas. I think it is less about the pure utilitarian use of the kitchen and more about beauty and function combined with style and a continuation of our living spaces.

A lot of my clients are looking for a kitchen design that will not date, is beautiful and practical, so for me its all about satin cabinet doors in soft colours, durable bench top surfaces and stylish accent hardware that will complement and set off the design. Joinery handles in my mind are like jewellery to a little black dress, they complement and lift the room to the next level and should never be overlooked or underestimated.

Kitchen joinery has come a long way in the last few years, new products and finishes are coming onto the market every day and we designers have a greater choice of colours and textures than ever before. The same can be said for cabinetry hardware like handles and pulls, thus making the kitchen more like custom furniture that complements the rest of the home and even spills into other areas to include extra storage.

A special thank you to Monika from MKG Interior Design for partaking in our ‘Design Trends Q&A’ and supplying all photography. To get in touch with Monika, visit www. mkginteriordesign.com

Belgravia Solid Brass Range Designed and crafted to exacting standards, the exquisite solid brass Belgravia range with knurled detailing and a Brushed Satin Brass finish, is perfectly at home in the most impressive interiors.

Premium Sink Range

Furnware Group now stocks a range of European crafted, fire clay butler sinks by Turner Hastings. These durable, impact resistant sinks are the perfect addition to a luxury kitchen.

View the full range at www.furnwaregroup.com.au

Tanova Designer Series 2 Now with push to open, soft close Tanova Designer Series 2 is built on Simlead premium slimline drawers which means truly innovative ‘everactive’ push to open technology. Push any point on the front panel to open the drawer.

These models are designed with convenience in mind.

Tanova Designer series 2 features a solid-steel powder coated frame with front-fixing points to provide support for the drawer front allowing for durability and strength.

With models for both the kitchen and laundry in a range of configurations, there’s a Tanova Designer Series 2 model to suit any kitchen project.

Laundry system to suit 450mm Cabinet 1 x 36L Bucket

Laundry system to suit 700mm Cabinet 2 x 36L Buckets - 2 x white or 1 x white 1 x blue

Part No: LTDS2P.450.136.WH

Part No:LTDS2P.700.236

Kitchen system to suit 450mm Cabinet 1 x 36L Bucket

Kitchen system to suit 450mm Cabinet 2 x 20L Buckets

Kitchen system to suit 700mm Cabinet 2 x 36L Buckets

Part No: TDS2P.450.136.WH

Part No. TDS2P.450.220.WH

Part No: TDS2P.700.236.WH

For more information on the Tanova Designer Series visit www.furnwaregroup.com.au

Cool White

CHANGEABLE White

Warm White

Domus lines D-Motion collection allows users to control the light parameters, combining brightness and colour shade with just a few simple touches. These high performance luminaires integrate a special Twin LED technology, controlled by multifunction systems which manage the lighting on various levels. Tunable White luminaired of the D-Motion collection allow the static or dynamic colour temperature selection by a remote selector supplied separately.

New Dark Brushed Brass Finish

Available in Pembrey, Barrington and Barrington Eclipse ranges.