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Cocktails at six Kitchens designed for easy entertaining are the social centre of the home – a place to serve drinks, meals and bonhomie

spaces for entertaining

Twice as good This sleek, front-of-house kitchen is matched by a parallel kitchen behind, where clutter and food preparation can be hidden from sight Entertaining on a small or a grand scale is a whole lot easier when everything flows smoothly and there’s ample space for food preparation and serving.

Designer Leon House, who was asked to redesign this kitchen and living area in an ’80s house, says the owner enjoys being in the kitchen and loves to entertain.

“The original kitchen had no scullery and was rather dated, but there was plenty of space to try something new,” House says. “We experimented with a range of options, eventually settling on a layered

approach, with a front-of-house kitchen and a second fully equipped working kitchen and coolroom behind.”

The designer says the owner also loves design and took a very hands-on role in the project.

“He is well travelled, and the kitchen needed to be of an international standard – the term Hollywood sophistication was used. But at the same time, it needed to be a fun place to entertain.”

High-end materials reflect the design brief. Solid Romano Italian travertine

Preceding pages and facing page: With its sleek travertine marble floors and Corian cabinets, this new kitchen in an ’80s house reflects an international design approach. The white cabinets are framed by tall units in a light timber veneer.

Contrasting dark charcoal stone wraps around the island. The colour is repeated in the custom dining furniture and bar stools by Christian Liaigre.

Above: Providing ample bench space was a priority, says designer Leon House. In addition to the space in this front kitchen, there is a fully functioning kitchen and walk-in coolroom behind.

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Legend to plan: 1 front kitchen, 2 computer station, 3 second kitchen, 4 walk-in coolroom.

Above and above right: A sliding door to the second kitchen can conceal the room if required.

This kitchen runs parallel to the front kitchen and has a full complement of appliances, including four ovens, refrigerators, a dishwasher and cooktops.

Facing page: Warm neutral furnishings in the living area tone with the kitchen materials and finishes.

Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Jamie Cobel

features on the entire floor throughout the living area, and wraps up the front of the long island. It is teamed with white Corian cabinets and a textural charcoal stone on the island. This was flamed and brushed to contrast the sleek finish of the Corian.

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“It was important to keep the finishes quiet,” says the designer. “We dismissed many samples as too loud or too busy.”

The attention to detail extends to the insides of the cabinets, which have a light silver-coloured interior.

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Functionality is a given – House says although the front kitchen is fully equipped, virtually all the food preparation takes place in the matching second kitchen. This has three ovens, a series of cooktops, two sinks and refrigerators. resources & more images 46091 at trendsideas.com a video about this project 46099 at trendsideas.com

Signature dish Serving up a treat – this cafÊ-style kitchen was designed for a family with inside knowledge of the hospitality industry

Preceding pages: Coffee colours and natural woodgrains bring an inviting, warm look to this new kitchen.

Designer Toni Roberts of Kitchen Architecture says the kitchen, which was designed for a couple who own cafés, features three separate work zones – the main food preparation area, a drinks area on the right, and a baking zone on the rear wall.

Above: A warm brown stain on the oak bar top highlights the grain. The suspended shelf is dark-stained oak.

Modern cooking can provide a real sense of theatre, especially if the chef is a professional.

But even for amateur cooks, the kitchen has become a focal point for entertaining.

This new kitchen was designed for Tracey and Dave Bartlett, who run a highly successful café and catering business, and not surprisingly, it had to meet the needs of the professional chefs in the family. Toni Roberts of Kitchen Architecture was commissioned to remodel the kitchen, to make it larger and better equipped.

“The family love to entertain, but they also use their kitchen for food testing and baking,”

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Roberts says. “They required a main work area that would allow Dave to cook facing outwards, so he could talk to guests. There also needed to be bench space to plate up for 10 or more people.

And they required a separate baking area and a drinks zone.”

Roberts configured a 1.5m extension to the house to accommodate these elements, collaborating with the architectural draftsperson to ensure the design met council requirements.

“We needed to angle the ceiling at the end of the kitchen, but this is largely concealed by the bank of full-height cabinetry.”

The designer positioned the baking area on this rear wall, but retained part of the original walls to accommodate cavity sliders and to minimise structural changes.

“These doors can be closed to screen off the baking zone from the drinks area on the right.

This is especially helpful if the food mixer is being used. It functions like a scullery, but it’s a lot more open and pleasant to work in – we introduced a new full-height window to this end of the kitchen so it is flooded with light.”

The main food preparation area comprises a sink bench under the window, and a long island

with an induction cooktop. An L-shaped bar top provides additional bench space for plating up.

“We continued the mainly black and white colour palette from the family room, but also introduced warm coffee shades, which give the kitchen a café aesthetic,” says Roberts.

The mid-brown stain of the oak bar top highlights the woodgrain, while a dark-stained suspended shelf visually balances the Cosmic Black granite of the benchtop beneath.

“We teamed this with ‘new classic‘ white cabinetry – recessed panel doors provide an enduring, handcrafted look,” says Roberts.

Top: A removable wood prep board is integrated into the black granite benchtop beside the induction cooktop. The board is raised a few millimetres above the bench surface so items can be transferred easily to cooking pans.

Above: Positioning the main work area so it faces outwards ensures the owners can socialise with guests as they prepare meals. The long bar top provides extra space to plate up meals.

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Right: A place for everything and everything in its place – baking supplies are kept above and below the baking workstation. With three ovens and plenty of bench space, it is possible for several people to work in the kitchen simultaneously.

The splashback features shimmering mochaccino-coloured glass mosaics that ensure glamour is not sacrificed for functionality. The door at right leads into a matching laundry.

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Charm and contrast This design splits cooking and baking work spaces between a front-of-house kitchen and a large walk-in scullery – it finds balance in other ways, too

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It makes sense to match a kitchen to the style of the home, but there’s no need to be exact. To add a contemporary accent to a classic design, all it takes is a textural surface or a bold contrast.

With understated framed panelling, simple crown mouldings and pilasters on the island, this kitchen by designer Kyla Hunt of Carlielle Kitchens works in well in its traditional surroundings. Here, the choice of contrasting dark and light tones adds a modern appeal, she says.

“The charcoal grey island benchtop works well with the dark lime-washed oak floor and the white cabinetry stands out against them.”

Above left: A dark splashback, charcoal grey island benchtop and lime-washed oak floors contrast white cabinetry in this kitchen by Carlielle Kitchens.

Above: A mirror splashback and uniform grey tones give the bar area a quiet, furniture-like aesthetic.

Left: Room with a view – the new kitchen looks out bifolding doors to a rural aspect. The glass-fronted cabinet displays a collection of china.

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Above: The open door to the scullery shows that similar cabinetry flows throughout the space. While open shelving allows speedy access behind the scenes, cabinetry seen from the living spaces is used for display. Stainless steel appliances work well in the two-tone design.

The limed oak floors that run through most of the interior inspired the high-contrast colour scheme.

Another modern touch is the reflective tile splashback in the kitchen and walk-in scullery. “These dramatic 3m x 1m Laminam Filo Ghisa porcelain ceramic tiles have a textural surface and are easy to keep clean – the large format avoids the need for joins, where dirt could be trapped in the grouting,� says Hunt.

The kitchen is beside the dining area and adjacent to that is a dedicated bar. This unit is in a similar cabinet style to the kitchen but with an all-grey finish and a mirror splashback to achieve the furniture-like look the owners wanted. The splashback brings the additional

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benefit of reflecting light, mitigating the effect of the dark cabinetry and grey benchtop. The latter is a match for the bench on the island, and helps to tie everything together.

The scullery is effectively a back kitchen.

For a large family with several teenagers, this feature makes it easy for everyone to be cooking or prepping or baking at the same time.

The front kitchen is used for family meals, but when the owners entertain, prepping and cooking are relegated to the rear work space. Both areas are equipped with refrigeration, sinks, cooktops and rangehoods, and the clean lines of

these appliances provide another contemporary accent in the design.

“The owners’ collection of pottery and artefacts was displayed by introducing a glassfronted cabinet in the main kitchen and open shelving in the scullery,” says Hunt. “The floating shelves either side of the front cooktop are mainly for display, whereas the open cabinets in the scullery are more about speedy access.

“The stainless steel benchtop in the scullery is a change from work surfaces elsewhere.

Its Linen finish is pleasing to touch, gives a seamless look and resists scrapes and scratches.

“Taken together, the kitchen, scullery and bar are crisp and clean, with a contemporary classic look. Touches such as the cupboard to one side of the island and the single grey cabinet in the scullery, contribute to the individual, casual style the owners wanted.” resources & more images 46323 at trendsideas.com

Above: A single charcoal grey cabinet helps avoid a uniform look in the scullery, which is almost the same size as the front kitchen. Used for prepping and cooking when the owners entertain, this space also features a sink, cooktop and refrigeration.

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In touch with your world From advanced magnetic locking systems to crisp architectural designs, Chant supplied custom and standard hardware to set off this upmarket, contemporary Auckland home Above: A Chant standard product, the VS locking flush pull combines simplicity of form with a secure, seamless locking mechanism. The designer hardware company’s extensive manufacturing premises also allow it to create almost any concept from an architect’s sketch, all with the knowledge of what will work well in terms of wear and function. Design integrity has made Chant popular in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.

Whatever style of home you’re building, it’s the finishing touches that make the project sing.

Solid, well-designed handles, door stops, locks, even robe hooks all play their part, and the sense of luxury starts when opening the front door.

New Zealand quality hardware specialist Chant supplied custom and standard solutions for this sculptural home in a high-end suburb.

Director Byron Chant says the owners wanted strong pieces that would extend the aesthetic of monastic simplicity and raw, textural surfaces.

“To match a palette of wood-cast concrete, stone, steel and brass, we provided satin brass

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hardware that will develop an attractive patina over time. Some elements were made to the specifications of the architect, Julian Guthrie, while others were designed by us.”

The pared-back appeal of these products is backed by high-tech functionality, says Chant.

“For example, the custom minimalist front door push plate features an electronic lock and strike mechanism. Elsewhere, steel doors are fitted with magnetic locks that avoid protruding latches until the lock and strike plate are flush.”

At the rear of the home, full-height sliding doors roll back to open the interior to the pool,

yard, and spectacular views. These close with Chant VS locking flush pulls. Handleless on the outside, on the inside, these pulls weather gracefully with every touch.

Robe hooks, stair rail brackets, magnetic stops and tri-lever handles were other brass elements supplied by the hardware design leader.

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Above: Satin brass stair rail brackets together with coat and robe hooks are dyno-bolted to the home’s rough-cast concrete and plaster walls. The electronic lockplate on the front door (top right) solved key design issues and is a picture of minimalist restraint. Chant’s brass tri-handles, selected by the architect, complement the metal doors.

Left: Magnetic brass door stops by Chant contribute to the understated charm of the interiors.

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Ridolfi Architects is the winner of the category, TIDA Australian Architect-designed Kitchen.

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WINNER: ARCHITECT-DESIGNED KITCHEN Ridolfi Architecture

Outside the box This new kitchen challenges preconceived notions to provide a flowing, functional space that’s perfect for entertaining

A contemporary extension to an Art Deco house provided a blank canvas for the design of this new kitchen. But it wasn’t without a few challenges, says architect Domenic Ridolfi of Ridolfi Architecture.

“The extension, at the rear of the house, faces south, so we needed to maximise the natural light. It was also important to provide a modern living space while being respectful of the Art Deco style of the existing cottage.”

Ridolfi says the owners have worked in the hospitality industry for many years, and this was also a key design influence.

“They wanted a modern, innovative space that would evoke the entertaining spirit. A simplicity of form and materials was essential.”

With this in mind, Ridolfi created a large, free-flowing space with ample glazing – the glass wall beside the stairs overlooks a courtyard that functions as a light well. There are also skylights that bring light into the work areas and scullery in the heart of the home.

Instead of traditional cabinetry, the architect designed three commercial-style stainless steel workstations, and wrapped these in quartzite stone to create three sculptural volumes.

Preceding pages and facing page: Quartzite stone wraps around the three stainless steel workstations in this new kitchen designed by architect Domenic Ridolfi. The stone gives the workstations a strong, sculptural presence that balances the light, airy look created by the extensive glazing and open stairs.

Above: One workstation serves as a coffee and drinks centre. With wide openings between the units, circulation is unobstructed.

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Top and above: A curved skylight echoes a curve at the front of the Art Deco-style house. With the freestanding wall stopping short of the ceiling, natural light can penetrate the scullery behind.

Above right: The owners work in the hospitality industry and love to entertain, so they favoured a design inspired by commercial kitchens.

Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Andrew Ashton

A scullery behind a freestanding wall conceals a refrigerator, wine cellar and pantry.

“I enjoyed pulling apart the idea of a kitchen, and not conforming to any preconceived notion of how a kitchen should work,” the architect says. “Each of the three work areas has a specific role to play. The main food preparation area has a large sink and a bank of appliances, including a Smeg double-oven range. The workstation on the wall behind this is ideal for washing and preparing vegetables – these are stored in refrigerator drawers beneath the counter.”

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of the kitchen is for entertaining – this is where coffee and drinks are prepared.

“The two main benches are higher than usual, allowing family and friends to stand around and enjoy food tasting, a drink and good conversation,” says Ridolfi. resources & more images 46409 at trendsideas.com a video about this project 46466 at trendsideas.com

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WINNER: IMPORTED KITCHEN Pepper Design (Poggenpohl)

Design matters This kitchen was designed to provide a strong focal point in an apartment owned by a couple who love to cook and entertain

There was no disguising the kitchen in this apartment – in fact the owners requested the exact opposite.

Designer David Kane of Pepper Design in Melbourne says the couple had clear priorities and tastes, and wanted a kitchen that would dominate the designated space.

“The owners both love to cook and entertain, so they wanted their kitchen to be an efficient working space, but it also had to be a design showcase – a strong focal point for the entire apartment,” says Kane.

With this in mind, the designer’s solution

was a bespoke fusion of two Poggenpohl styles.

The +Modo design, which provides a floating work top and open sliding storage, was selected for the island, while +Integration was specified for the perimeter cabinetry to complement the rest of the apartment.

“The clients didn’t want glossy finishes or luxurious marble surfaces. So we have a subtle combination of finely textured grey and white lacquers with light timber elements.”

The deep worktop on the island measures 1.2m x 4.6m, and is one continuous surface, which adds to the visual drama of the kitchen.

Preceding pages and facing page: Sunlight pours into this new kitchen, which is the social heart of a Melbourne apartment. Designed

by David Kane of Pepper Design, the kitchen features Poggenpohl cabinetry in two styles – +Modo island cabinetry and +Integration perimeter cabinets.

Above: The 4.6m-long island has a continuous high-pressure laminate worktop that provides ample space for food preparation and serving.

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Above: A cantilevered end to the island forms a place for guests to perch while meals are prepared. The kitchen incorporates a coffee-making workstation on the perimeter, with a Miele coffee machine and instant hot water on tap.

Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Mike Long

Both the cooktop and main sink are on the island. Because the owners are devotees of Asian and fusion cooking, the cooktop incorporates a powerful wok burner and an induction hob. A separate coffee-making area on the perimeter features a Miele coffee machine and a sink with a Zip tap that provides instant hot water.

Other key features of the kitchen include a bank of refrigeration and a pantry on the rear wall, with two Siemens wine coolers in the centre. The position of the wall ovens, at the opposite end of the kitchen, makes it easy for more than one person to work at the same time.

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2. Craig Steere Architects A Hamptons-inspired kitchen in a custom

3. Officer Woods Architects The surfaces and appliances in this kitchen

design of the space to be both the symbolic and functional heart of the home

beach house, suitable for easy entertaining inside and out

are sumptuous in counterpoint to the rawness of the rest of this compact, two-level home

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The overall design brief here was for an international hotel style city retreat to be fitted within an existing warehouse shell

Material choice in this kitchen has been kept to a minimum, while creating a strong connection with the striking coastal landscape

This design maximise the size of the kitchen without compromising on the living space, and also has strong connection to the outdoors

A combined kitchen and dining room that comfortably accommodates the two owners, or the entire extended family

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An architect’s own kitchen that called for a central entertaining zone where large volumes of food are prepped often

This is not a big kitchen. This is not an extravagant kitchen. This is a tiny kitchen that packs a big punch

Hidden agenda Concealing a bin that can cope with a large family’s kitchen rubbish can be tricky – Hideaway Bins offer a smooth-gliding solution Where’s the bin? Hiding the rubbish receptacle has been the bane of the kitchen designer’s life. Thankfully, there’s a way forward that’s cleaner and fresher, with hands-free operation.

A cabinet handle is all you encounter when clearing the decks with a Hideaway Bin, says general manager Jamie Bertelsen.

“Hidden when not actually in use, the system has sturdy polypropylene buckets that glide under the bench, saving floor space and avoiding the need to touch the bin when cooking. Instead, you sweep

waste off the bench straight into the bin.

The system’s German soft-close runners over-extend for easy access. Their long reach means the rear bin can be removed independently from the front bin.”

There are 15, 20, 40 and 50L Hideaway Bucket options available, with a twin 40L system ideal for larger families.

The buckets have a holder to keep the bin liner in place and your hands clean, and there’s a friction-fitted lid for odour control. This has a Clinikill anti-bacterial powder coating, for hygiene and safety.

The system can be used for rubbish and recycling. There are also Hideaway Bins f o r u s e i n t h e b a t h ro o m o r l a u n d r y.

For further details, contact Hideaway Bins, freephone 1800 042 642. Or visit the website: www.hideawaybins.com.au save & share 46421 at trendsideas.com Above: Never part of the scenery, Hideaway Bins keep kitchens looking clean and clutter-free. This kitchen features a twin 40L bucket configuration.

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Vintage character Hero of the casual kitchen – in an eclectic, seaside or shabby chic home interior, Smeg freestanding retro-styled cookers and refrigerators take centre stage Above: This pared-back kitchen highlights a return to a simpler time, before furniture pieces were replaced by built-in cabinetry. The gradual layering of items in such a kitchen adds to its eclectic charm. But there are two key elements in this kitchen that demand attention – a black enamel Smeg Victoria freestanding cooker and matching Smeg FAB10H refrigerator.

Nostalgia influences many aspects of our lives, including the way we live and the materials and items we choose for our homes.

This is a key reason the vintage look is always in vogue, even though it is a world away from sleek finishes, custom-designed cabinetry and integrated appliances. Cupboards, tables and shelving may rarely match, but they work together to convey a nostalgic sense of the past.

But there is usually one hero piece that anchors the space visually, and in many homes this is a Smeg freestanding retro-styled cooker or refrigerator – or maybe both.

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Vintage styling teamed with 21st-century technology is the key to their popularity. The FAB28 and FAB10H refrigerators, for example, have all the charm of a ’50s refrigerator but feature automatic defrost, crystal quick-chill shelves and a tropical rating. The FAB10H is an underbench model in black, red and panna that makes an ideal drinks refrigerator.

The FAB28, with a capacity of 271 litres, is well suited to family needs. This refrigerator is available in a multitude of colours, ranging from strong primaries to soft gelato shades, denim and a black velvet matt finish.

The Victoria freestanding cooker, in black or panna, is worthy of its hero status. The vintage design has a gleaming enamel finish and wellproportioned metal controls. Two six-function 70-litre thermoseal ovens are teamed with a 2700W electric grill, seven-burner gas hob and generous storage drawer. To complete the look there are matching hoods in black and panna.

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Above: A bright red Smeg FAB28 refrigerator is the star of this family living space where it makes a bold contrast to the whitewashed walls and brown leather armchairs. This refrigerator has drawers that can be customised, and a chrome wine rack.

Left: The Smeg FAB10H refrigerator is 960mm tall and can be installed as an underbench model. Designed for drinks, it has crystal glass quick-chill shelves and automatic defrost, plus a chrome wine rack.

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Surface impact Whether for kitchen, living room or bathroom, selecting premium surfaces can bring your project alive – Laminex offers an array of eye-catching options Above: The indoor-outdoor world of Laminex® – timber woodgrains combine with greys to breathe new life into this alfresco space. The privacy screen and tabletop are in Laminex Alfresco Compact Laminate for an all-weather integrated look.

Facing page: This island bench in Laminex® 180fx® surfaces creates a dramatic impact in a light, contemporary kitchen. Specifying the cabinetry in a neutral Laminex finish brings a feeling of greater space.

Before handles, lights or furniture are even considered, it’s a room’s largest surfaces that set the scene. Select a dynamic wall covering, individual benchtop or exotic cabinet finish and your project is already well on track to success.

Laminex Australia is a leading distributor and manufacturer of high-end decorative surfaces. The company offers a range of standout solutions for the kitchen, bathroom, laundry, living room – every room in the house, and for the outdoors as well.

While historically, Laminex® was known for its dramatic, durable benchtops, today this is

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only a part of the Laminex story, says Laminex marketing manager Joanna Baker.

“In 2015, Laminex is no longer simply about durable laminates. We offer a wide variety of decors and finishes, with a product to set off any surface, room or project,” she says.

“There are more than 200 design-leading surfaces in our Laminex Colour Palette, including solid colours, patterns, and woodgrains. This provides all the inspiration you need to create your perfect space. To help create professional, harmonious decors, the Laminex Colour Palette is integrated throughout the entire range.”

Above: A palette of greys, stone and linear patterns, and bold midnight blue gives this kitchen a clean, modern look with an industrial edge.

Introducing just a pop of colour, as seen here on the cabinetry, is one way to ensure your design is lively and won’t date.

Right: Specifying desk furniture in a timber veneer creates a warm and welcoming space. Laminex has a range of tones and grains on offer.

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Besides a multitude of colours and patterns, different Laminex products bring their own individual character to an environment. For example, DiamondGloss® surfaces by Laminex offer a sleek, polished finish that gleams with modern refinement. If your preference is for a solid surface, Laminex Freestyle® surfaces, made from a durable blend of resins, will transform any space.

Another eye-catching option comes in the form of the Laminex Impressions™ textured surfaces, which add dimension to an interior.

An alluring combination of subtle texture and

light reflection, paired with contemporary woodgrain, linear and stone patterns, allows this range to live up to its name. All three finishes – Riven, Nuance, and Spark – offer a luminous, tactile point of interest.

There are purpose-specific products, too.

Laminex® Squareform® benchtops feature a seamless, deep square-front edge, meaning you can combine the modern appeal of a stone slab with the practical benefits of laminate. The sealed 39mm-thick surface includes an underside drip groove that channels water spillage away from the surface and kitchen cupboards.

These are only some of the exciting design opportunities presented by Laminex. From lustrous finishes to durable work surfaces and designer standing screens, Laminex merges advanced product technology with an extensive understanding of current international trends.

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Above: For an upmarket look that won’t fall from grace over time, this bedroom features decorative wall panels in a Laminex Finished Designed Timber Veneer. The warmlook panels are installed behind key furniture items, including the bed. Laminex Australia co-ordinates its colours and finishes across all product lines, making it easier to create a relaxed, balanced decor.

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Command central Positioned in the heart of the home to serve both indoors and out, this stainless steel kitchen takes its cue from commercial kitchens

With views in one direction, and an outdoor entertaining area in the other, the kitchen in this house was designed to take advantage of both.

Architect Dave Strachan of Strachan Group Architects, working with owner-architect Rachael Rush, positioned the kitchen right in the heart of the home. Designed in a U shape, the kitchen is open above bench height on all sides – to indoor and outdoor living areas.

There is a view from the sink over the lawn to the sea in the distance. On the opposite side, the kitchen opens up to provide a seamless serving area to a barbecue patio.

“The owners wanted a highly functional kitchen with a commercial feel,” Strachan says.

“So we chose Arclinea stainless steel cabinetry modules and benchtops, and added a suspended stainless steel shelf with integrated rangehood, pot rack and exposed ducting.”

The commercial materials, and the small stainless steel appliances on the benchtop reinforce the raw, semi-industrial look created by the exposed timber joists and blackened steel I-beams in the living area. The front of the island and the tall pantry cabinetry at one side feature birch plywood.

Facing page and following pages: This kitchen in a new home takes centre stage – it offers a 360° view of the indoor and outdoor living areas. To provide a commercial look, modular Arclinea stainless steel cabinets are teamed with birch ply.

Above: The kitchen has a U shape, with deep stainless steel benchtops.

On one side, the kitchen opens up to provide a direct serving area for a barbecue patio.

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Above: The minimal timber and steel material palette continues throughout the open-plan living area. A suspended stainless steel shelf with an integrated rangehood and exposed ducting enhances the linear look. The pantry, at right, incorporates a stainless steel bench for breakfast items.

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Sized to optimise modular storage for items such as Tupperware, the pantry incorporates a stainless steel bench.

“There is a place for everything in this kitchen, from general utensils, wraps and paper, to oils, chopping boards, herbs and spices, and miscellaneous items for birthday parties,” says Strachan. “Even the corner storage is maximised with a Häfele Le Mans corner system.”

Functionality also determined the design of the integrated double sink. This is large enough for oven trays, and has a square-edged aesthetic, with a small radius for easy cleaning.

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A new look Regardless of size or style, these updated kitchens share a number of commonalities – refined aesthetics and improved functionality among them

renovated kitchens

The big picture Renovating this house was all about opening it up to the views front and back, with a kitchen right at the centre It makes sense to position kitchens and living areas where you can enjoy the best view, and this may well be on the top floor of a house.

This inner-city San Francisco house, which has been extensively renovated by architect Jonathan Feldman and his team at Feldman Architecture, already had the living areas on the top floor. But the rooms were compartmentalised and the kitchen was a small galley area in between a bedroom and the living room.

To create the large, contemporary living space the new owners required, the entire floor was gutted – along with the rest of the house.

This opened up the top floor to the spectacular views at the front and back. As well as floor-toceiling glazing at either end, light penetrates the kitchen in the middle of the space through large skylights above a perforated metal ceiling.

“This screen runs across the ceiling and wraps right down the wall beside the stairs, connecting all four storeys,” Feldman says.

“Light travels through the screen not only from the skylights, but also from windows and artificial lighting behind the metal, including LED lighting within a reveal at the top. Additional natural light travels down to the floor below through a glazed floor beside the island.”

Because the owners are both serious cooks, the kitchen is highly functional, yet it maintains an uncluttered, minimalist aesthetic. The cabinetry, which extends beyond the kitchen on both sides, conceals a wall of storage and large amenities, including a fridge-freezer, powder room, media centre and lift. High cabinets can be accessed by a ladder on a rail.

“We crammed a lot into a sleek facade,” says Feldman. “There is even extra-deep storage behind the cooktop and sink.”

The architect teamed a mid-toned grey wood veneer with a lighter laminate and durable quartzite benchtops. All the materials are hard wearing and easy to clean.

Preceding pages and left: The entire living area is on the top floor of this extensively renovated house, to maximise great views across San Francisco. The kitchen is positioned in the centre of the space. Skylights above a perforated metal ceiling bring in plenty of natural light.

Above: The open-plan family living area opens to balconies at both the front and rear. This small balcony, at the front of the house, replaces a former bay window in a bedroom.

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This page: Cabinets mix a mid-grey veneer with a lighter laminate.

Facing page: A kinetic sculpture by Reuben Margolin appears to extrude from the perforated metal ceiling.

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Fresh face This spacious, airy kitchen is full of New England cottage-style charm, with functionality built into every nook and corner Above: A new bar and hutch were added to the dining room as part of this major kitchen renovation by designer Susan Templer. The two cabinets finish short of the ceiling and walls, and were designed with crown cornices to give them the look of furniture. The pale blue colour complements the white New England cottage-style kitchen behind. Italian pendant lights chosen by the owners add a contemporary touch to the old-world design.

It’s a common problem for kitchen designers – what’s the best way to improve presence and functionality when limited by the size of the space?

This project by designer Susan Templer resolved just such an issue in several ways.

The new kitchen was created in a classic New England cottage style, ideally suited to the 1930s villa. A subway tile splashback, panelled cabinet

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doors, butler’s sinks and a custom hood designed by Templer all add to the look, requested by the owners – one of whom is American. The couple also wanted the design to offer plenty of storage and display space.

“However, the kitchen had to sit within the same footprint as the existing design, which was itself a refit,” the designer says. “To gain a little more

space, we repurposed the laundry as a walk-in scullery.

This light, spacious room continues the look of the main kitchen, except the cabinets here have simple flat doors.”

Templer also added corner cabinets in the kitchen proper and maximised internal space within all the new cabinetry.

“To conform to a classic look, some cupboards and drawers have double doors

or drawer faces with roomy storage behind. I also specified space-efficient drawer dividers and corner storage units.”

In addition, the designer added two cabinets outside the kitchen – a bar and a tall hutch, both facing the dining area.

“I gave these pieces the look of freestanding furniture, complete with crown cornices.

This detailing works well in the slightly more formal space.”

The original beam ceiling was retained as it suited both the house and the work space.

The kitchen’s pale blue and white colour scheme was also appropriate and catered to the tastes of the owners Although the floor looks like traditional wood, it features contemporary textured tiles. These are laid randomly, in three lengths, to resemble a wide-plank timber floor.

The Italian pendants over the dining table offer another modern accent.

“The kitchen also fulfils a special request,” says Templer.

“One of the owners is a surgeon and his love of detail is reflected in the design. He wanted all the straight lines to meet. For example, the decorative ledge that the scullery sink appears to rest on is exactly in line with the cabinetry.”

Above: He wanted blue, she wanted white – together they achieved a two-tone colour scheme that ideally suits the traditional kitchen and dining area. While loosely following the original cabinetry layout, Templer added a small peninsula to house the oven and to provide a small breakfast nook, with bar stool seating on the far side. Grey grouting was chosen for the crisp white subway tiles to make them “pop”, the designer says.

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These pages: Granite benchtops with a textural leathered finish flow right through the kitchen, scullery and dining area. Subtle detailing underscores the traditional sensibility. For example, both the butler’s sinks are set on ledges, giving them a practical, no-nonsense feel. Storage is optimised with new corner cabinets and high-tech compartmentalised dividers.

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Touching impression This elongated kitchen brings a tactile, artistic element to the adjacent living spaces – at the same time, a muted palette lets it hide in plain sight Above: Multi-hued marble tiles on the front of the island in this kitchen

by Natalie Du Bois connect with a textural pattern on the rear wall.

Facing page: A rectangular privacy element on the island hides kitchen clutter from the living spaces. The backpainted tan glass surface is repeated on the splashback of the cooking niche. The white kitchen merges with its surroundings but stands out against the hardwood Vitex floor.

Material connections in a kitchen can speak softly or state their presence boldly – and when it comes to tactile surfaces, a simple change in viewing angle can affect the conversation.

This kitchen, by designer Natalie Du Bois, responds to the owners’ brief for a white work space with a taupe benchtop. These elements set the scene for an understated colour palette that doesn’t overwhelm the home’s generally subtle decor, says Du Bois.

“There are plenty of tonal connections here.

The granite frame on the privacy panel links with the dark-stained Vitex wood flooring and

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the tan backpainted glass is repeated on the splashback. The multi-hued marble front on the island was chosen to pick up on these colours, too, and the taupe work surface on the island provides a mid-tone between the other surfaces.

Nevertheless, the predominating colour is white and this merges with the adjacent white walls.

“One of the strongest linking elements is texture, not colour. The marble island front is in a raised, variegated tile that looks different from different angles and is pleasing to the eye.

And this surface finds an echo in the textural, grooved cabinet wall to the rear.”

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Preceding pages: Natalie Du Bois designed the sunburst pattern on the cabinetry based on an image the owners had seen in a magazine.

Above: The handleless push-to-open latches on the rear wall make the wealth of cabinetry doors almost invisible. The 5m-long island is home to two 90cm-wide dishwashers.

The owners had seen a sunburst pattern in a story in an Australian edition of Kitchen Trends and asked Du Bois to re-create it for them here.

Other wow factors in the design include a tall bookcase with a ladder and a glass panel in the floor that offers a glimpse of the wine cellar on the level below.

A high-tech feature of the design goes undetected – that is, until someone opens the cabinetry. While the 5m-long island contains two over-sized dishwashers, most of the kitchen’s functionality is tucked behind electronically operated cabinet doors.

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A light touch of a button opens a pantry with pull-out storage to the left of the refrigerator. Using a similar smooth-gliding operation, the horizontal bands above the cooking niche concertina up to reveal spacious cabinet interiors. With another touch, they close back down the same way.

This kitchen extends beyond the footprint of the original. The patterned rear wall and bookcase both lead the eye upwards, drawing attention to the 3.5m-high ceiling. At the same time, the long, narrow design doesn’t impinge on the adjacent living spaces.

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Left: A glass floorplate lets guests admire the well-stocked wine cellar on the floor below. The three long panels above the cooktop fold upwards at the touch of a button, and close back down with the same operation – the mechanism makes it easier to access these high storage spaces.

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Mixed ingredients Contrasting materials enliven the kitchens on these pages, enhancing their practicality as well as their good looks

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Summer days With its natural, raw materials and shades of driftwood, this kitchen reflects its role as the social heart of a holiday home beside the beach

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There are multiple ways to fine-tune a preferred design for a new kitchen, but capturing images of other projects you love is good place to start.

This was the approach taken by the owners of this extensively renovated house, Bayne and Scott Belair. The couple presented designer Sean Daigle of Downsview Kitchens with a raft of images, and it was clear the new kitchen

in the family’s holiday home would feature natural, raw materials that would provide a connection to the beach, one block from the house.

“We wanted it to be very organic and natural, but with a modern twist,” says Bayne Belair. “We wanted to create a spa-like feel, with a design that would be in keeping with the existing architecture.”

Walls were removed to

replace a “hodge-podge of small rooms” with one large family living area that opens to the outdoors.

To provide an appropriate backdrop, the existing wood ceiling, with its long, narrow skylights, was sandblasted and stained in a driftwood colour that matches the wire-brushed oak floor.

The kitchen was placed along one wall, with a large

island forming the centre of operations. The wall behind the island features embedded stone – the colours of the stone are echoed by the antiqued patina on the custom rangehood, and by matching shelving units with wood slats.

The cabinetry is also defined by a strong sense of symmetry, but that is where the formality ends. Furniturestyle cabinets at either end

Above: Natural, organic materials feature throughout this new kitchen, part of a large family living area in a renovated holiday home. The wall behind the kitchen is embedded with natural stone. The tall, wire-brushed oak cabinets at either end of the rear wall accommodate an integrated refrigerator-freezer and a large pantry. The end units on the island house items used less frequently.

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of the island, and two large armoire cabinets feature textural wire-brushed oak that evokes a windswept beach.

“It’s a very comfortable, casual look well suited to a house by the beach,” says Daigle. “For a little fun, there are black slate inserts on the drawer fronts and benchtops on the end units, which the family can write on.

“The perimeter cabinets

feature a custom painted finish with stainless steel strapping around the doors and drawers, while the island has recessed panel doors.”

To further enhance the idea of different furniture elements, the end units have grey limestone tops, with a custom ogee edge, rather than the chunky profile of the Carrara marble island top. Handles are also in two different styles.

Facing page: Stepped benchtops help to reduce the visual mass of the island, which is large enough to accommodate six people sitting at bar stools. Woven pendant lights introduce another natural, textural element to the kitchen.

Above left: Steel shelving units with driftwood-coloured wood slats create a display above the rear cabinets. These cabinets are a similar colour, and feature stainless steel strapping around the drawer edges.

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With an Asian influence There’s plenty of the wow factor in this bold, contemporary kitchen, which presents colour and graphic links to a popular Asian icon

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Often a kitchen design is not so much about the individual elements, but rather about how they come together – this is particularly true of the material and colour palette.

This sleek kitchen in a riverside apartment replaces a 20-year-old work space that had suffered from poor connections to the views and adjoining spaces. Designer Kim Duffin removed walls to improve the outlooks from all areas, the kitchen included.

“The owners had spent the past 10 years in Europe and Asia and wanted an Oriental influence in the new design,” says Duffin.

“To achieve this, I designed a custom glass splashback with a bamboo motif. This was laid as two panels, with the shelving and rangehood positioned afterwards. However, to prevent the bamboo green colour from taking over, the splashback evokes these fast-growing, iconic plants in silhouette, while the raised cabinet on the island introduces the appropriate tone.

“The green appears again as a shadowline beneath the benchtops.”

Contrast as well as connection features in the design. The green sets off the metallic blue of the perimeter and island base cabinetry.

Above left: A custom backpainted glass splashback featuring bamboo plants caters to the clients’ love of Asia in this apartment kitchen by interior designer Kim Duffin.

Above: The two-tone design celebrates connections and contrast.

The green of the island upstand continues as a negative detail under the slender, modern benchtops. Rich cabinet hues – one polished, one matt – set off the wood flooring.

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Above: The reflective cabinetry surfaces and full-height glass splashback optimise a light, airy aesthetic in the reinvented kitchen.

Together with the surrounding living spaces, it now provides panoramic views to the botanic gardens and river below. Although the apartment is on the 15th floor, shutters were introduced on one side to provide privacy from adjacent high-rises.

At the same time, both colours work with the wood floors and metal appliances. The painted surfaces also offer a play of contrasting finishes; one being a lustrous metallic, the other matt.

A slender aluminium detail line runs across the top of the splashback and through the side wall of cabinetry above the refrigerator, offering another linear linking element.

These clean, crisp architectural details are echoed in the brushed stainless steel toekick.

“In terms of functionality, the galley-style layout allows the island to be used as a buffet for the nearby living spaces,” says Duffin. “ The

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long island has a conveniently located wine cabinet at one end, and the raised front cabinet is home to plates and glassware.

“One of the owners has restricted movement, so we were asked to set the oversized oven high on the side wall, with an integrated microwave directly above. Everything is in easy reach. In addition, all the cabinetry latches are touch-to-open or electronic, again for ease of use by the owner. The handleless look perfectly suits the contemporary aesthetic.”

A new dropped ceiling was an integral part of the project. Custom designed by Duffin, this

helps define the work space visually and at the same time contributes to its functionality.

“In a concrete apartment tower you are often restricted by solid, immovable ceilings that leave no room for services,” says the designer.

“Introducing this feature provided an easy way to run air conditioning through the kitchen to central vents. It also provided space for the wiring for task lighting over the work areas.”

No longer separate rooms, the open-plan kitchen and adjacent living and dining areas are now ideally set up for entertaining. They also provide unrestricted park and river views.

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Above: The raised front cabinet on the island provides storage and shields kitchen clutter from the living spaces. The vibrant green colour calls to mind the colour of bamboo.

Apart from a wine cabinet at one end, the island is appliance-free – it is used only for storage and as a buffet counter to serve the living and dining spaces beyond.

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Chef’s eyrie Light and open, this kitchen connects with its natural setting in several ways One of the most important features of a new kitchen is its placement in the home – both in terms of its relationship to the living areas and the exterior outlooks.

Set on an outer corner of a home that hugs a steep hillside, this kitchen is in an ideal position to enjoy views across the valley and bay. The house, by Eric Haesloop and Mary Griffin with interiors by Margaret Turnbull, optimises connections to the setting at every angle. This includes picture windows and sliding doors that open to a spacious wooden deck.

There are attractive vistas to the rear of the kitchen, too, says Haesloop.

“A diagonal sightline from the breakfast table through the kitchen takes in the pool, and clerestory windows allow glimpses of the hill behind. This is an immersive kitchen space – standing at the island, you feel you’re part of the wider environment.”

Appropriate to its natural setting, the house has an eco-friendly makeup, with recycled elm featuring on the floor and walls. This species is continued as a veneer on the kitchen cabinets, making for a seamless flow. The benchtops and splashback are in a similar-toned granite. A slim profile for the two benchtops adds to the light, airy ambience, says Haesloop.

“The owners wanted the kitchen to connect to the adjacent open-plan living and dining spaces, but not be on show. To achieve this, we introduced a dividing wall of freestanding cabinets across the centre of the room. This acts as a screen between the kitchen and dining table without blocking the sightlines that run along the front and rear of the interior on this level.”

Margaret Turnbull chose the round Noguchi table to fit in the available corner space.

“This chic, slender table also has a light feel,” she says. “And the Bocci chandelier above it provides an eye-catching sparkle without detracting from the panoramic outlooks.”

Left: This kitchen was designed by Turnbull Griffin Haesloop. A wealth of under-bench storage on the island allowed the pair to limit the number of overhead cabinets. This optimises visual corridors and light penetration across the space.

Above: A round Noguchi table provides the perfect place to enjoy breakfast and take in 270° degree views out over the valley and bay.

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Left: Clerestory windows provide views of the hillside rising behind the house, and sliding doors open onto the pool and courtyard area.

The freestanding wall of cabinets contains integrated appliances and screens cooking mess from the dining table on the other side.

The rear wall of cabinets – also freestanding – helps define the circulation corridor behind.

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Light fantastic These bathrooms in a contemporary family home combine a love of texture with a soft, soothing colour palette Above and facing page: This combined master ensuite and dressing room is by architect Craig Rossetti, who also designed the house. Reflected in the bathroom mirror, floor-to-ceiling slot windows contribute to the bathroom’s sense of lightness.

Right: Seen in reflection, the dressing area is in timber cabinetry, which connects back to other areas of the home. The mirror and floating vanity add to the feeling of space.

Designing the master bathroom to be a spa-like retreat relies on more than the selection of high-end fixtures and materials. The most important design elements are intangibles that subtly invoke a primeval feeling of wellbeing.

These bathrooms – a master ensuite and children’s bathing space – form part of a home by architect Craig Rossetti with interior design

by Doherty Lynch. For the combined master bathroom and walk-in wardrobe, the owners wanted a refined, spa-like air, says Rossetti.

“Several approaches were taken to achieve this. We chose a sculptural tub and set that at

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Above: Small hexagonal tilework used on all wall surfaces in the children’s bathroom helps to unify the space visually, while also making it seem larger and more inviting.

Mirrors of differing heights and frames add a random, playful accent to the room and accommodate the different heights of the children.

Recessed handles were chosen for the vanities in both rooms for a clean aesthetic.

one end of the space, with a textured tile wall behind. A shower is set discreetly on the other side of the wall, with a small window in this area looking out to the front veranda.

“The wall disappears into a ceiling niche,” says Rossetti. “This conceals lighting that washes the tilework, accentuating its texture.

“Addressing perhaps the most important creature comforts, I wanted to make the ensuite as spacious and light-filled as possible. To achieve the former, a large mirror doubles the size of the bathroom visually and the floating vanity adds to the sense of space. For the latter,

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a skylight floods the room with natural light, supplementing several floor-to-ceiling narrow windows that deliver strips of sunshine, views and privacy. The understated beige colour scheme adds to the calm, natural ambience.”

Tall wood wardrobes extend the natural feel and tie in with formwork elsewhere in the home. Their warm tones complement the walls and present an understated appearance when viewed from the master bedroom.

“We chose a similar light, welcoming colour scheme for the other bathroom,” the architect says. “The design request for this space was

simply for a roomy, fun space for the owners’ two children. To achieve this, playful round mirrors were introduced that correspond to the different heights of the children. They continue a circle motif seen elsewhere in the home.

“A honeycomb tile features on most of the wall surfaces in this room. The uniform look makes the space appear simple, friendly and bigger than it actually is.”

A bathtub takes centre stage here, too, with frosted windows bringing privacy. The wood vanity with recessed handles connects with a similar piece in the other bathroom.

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Above: A curvaceous bathtub takes pride of place in the children’s bathroom. Frosted windows admit natural light and maintain privacy.

Large format floor tiles make the hexagonal wall tile surfaces seem even smaller and more delicate.

The wall-mounted tapware doesn’t obstruct the tub, and adds to the spacious feel.

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Accessible to all Perfect for home, restaurant, or hotel – the new Libera vanities and Zoom electronic faucets from Lacava combine good looks with ease of use

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Increasingly, there’s a residential look to the bathroom facilities provided in restaurants, hotels, high-end offices and nightclubs.

Such designs are not surprising, as they make everyone feel comfortable and at home.

A new product from Lacava makes an easy transition between home and town. Libera vanities are equally well suited to a family bathroom or a public restroom.

The vanities are ADA-compliant in terms of their dimensions and features, which include by-pass doors, open cubbies and LED lighting below the front lip.

Lacava says the Libera vanities are often teamed with the Zoom electronic faucets and matching soap dispensers. These faucets are fully automated, with motion sensors that switch the fixtures on and off. This not only conserves resources but also saves money on water bills. For this reason they frequently feature in airports, restaurants and hotels.

Accessibility is another key benefit of the Libera vanity. Lacava says one client who installed the Libera vanity said it turned an inaccessible space into one that was “not only accessible but really beautiful.�

Lacava designers collaborate with leading designers around the world. Together they help to define future bathroom styles for commercial, retail, hospitality and residential applications.

This ensures product collections are constantly changing and expanding.

For more details, contact Lacava, Chicago IL, phone 888 522 2823. Email: info@lacava.com.

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Facing page and above left: Libera vanities from Lacava are teamed with Zoom electronic faucets with motion sensors. Being ADA compliant, the vanities are well suited to commercial applications, including restaurant, airport and hotel bathrooms.

Above: Zoom electronic faucets automatically turn on and off, so they minimise water wastage, and save money on water bills.

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In the mood A monochromatic colour palette creates tranquil, intimate bedroom suites in this contemporary country house

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Visual continuity creates a seamless flow through a house, unifying both the architecture and the interior design.

But it’s not just the continuity of an interior colour palette that works – replicating exterior materials on the inside also helps to provide a strong visual link between inside and out.

This is precisely the case for this modern country house, designed by Guy Shallard of Lat Forty Five. Bathrooms feature raw shuttered concrete walls that show the formwork marks from where

they were poured insitu – similar walls feature on the exterior of the house.

“These concrete walls also form a wet area shower in each bathroom,” says Shallard. “We teamed the walls with roughsawn, white-painted cedar boards that bring a rustic touch to the interior without compromising the contemporary feel of the house.”

Each bathroom has a vanity in solid American oak treated with a black stain.

Deep drawer bins in the base of the vanities are in blackened steel. The steel was

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finished with iron paste – the treatment was rubbed on and then buffed off to get the required look. A similar treatment on cabinets in the kitchen provides further visual continuity.

The designer says a freestanding tub in the family bathroom and sculptural round marble basins and wall-mounted taps in all bathrooms ensure the look remains modern.

There is also a glamorous element to each bathroom, with large, silver-framed mirrors. These are rectangular in the

master ensuite and family bathroom, and oval in the guest ensuite.

The master bedroom continues the monochromatic look, with black-stained American oak walls and a black headboard on the bed. The black walls help to frame perfect views of the green countryside. Both the master suite and the family bathroom also look out to sheltered landscaped courtyards – one on either side of the house.

Bed linens and upholstered seating in black and white continue the theme.

Preceding pages and left: This master suite in a contemporary country house designed by Guy Shallard features a mix of raw and refined materials. The bedroom walls are black-stained American oak, while the bathroom features raw, shuttered concrete.

Above left and above: Similar materials feature in the family bathroom. As with all the main bathrooms, this room also features roughsawn, white-painted cedar boards. The vanity cabinets are all in solid American oak, stained black. Deep drawer bins in the cabinets are blackened steel.

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Right: Black and white bed linen is also a feature of the guest suite. A large pocket door opens up the room to the ensuite bathroom. As with all the other large bathrooms, a silver-framed mirror sits above the vanity. The round marble basin replicates the basins in the other bathrooms.

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Upon reflection This traditional Singapore shophouse has been transformed by a contemporary remodel – the top floor accommodates a spacious, light-filled master suite

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Just as family rooms have been opened up in recent years to provide spacious, flowing living areas, so are master suites becoming a lot more seamless.

The entire top floor of this traditional Singapore shophouse, which has been remodelled by Ong&Ong Architects, is given over to a new master suite. The bedroom, at one end, is open to the bathroom at the other, with a staircase between.

Architect Maria Arango says despite the fact that these two rooms are separated by what appears to be a communal space,

they have a strong sense of connection.

“Both rooms have wide openings, soaring ceilings with timber beams, and a long limestone vanity top in the bathroom extends right along the wall to form a desk area beside the bedroom.”

A long, low mirror, backlit by LED lighting, and additional lighting beneath the cantilevered cabinetry reinforce the connection between the spaces.

To provide privacy, the toilet room and shower next to the stairs are screened by a sandblasted glass wall. This also allows

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the natural light to pass through the space, from a skylight in a lantern roof directly above the stairs. High-gloss wardrobe doors lining one wall of the bedroom also help to reflect the light.

A sculptural freestanding tub takes centre stage in the bathroom. This sits on a replica shophouse-tile floor, and is positioned so the owners can enjoy an attractive garden outlook – glass sliding doors open to a living wall of greenery.

There is also a slatted timber screen on the balcony to provide privacy.

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Preceding pages: Natural light streams into this bathroom from a glazed roof over a balcony. To provide a connection with nature, the bathroom overlooks a living wall of greenery that extends the full height of the three-storey house.

Facing page, above and left: A dramatic sculptural staircase winds up all three floors, to the centre of the master suite. Skylights in a lantern roof above the staircase bring additional light into the space.

Facing page, lower: Sandblasted glass doors and walls screen the toilet and shower. The decorative floor tiles replicate traditional shophouse tiles.

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It’s a wrap A curved freestanding wall in this bathroom hugs the bathtub, and conceals service areas

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Many homes have bathrooms that are semi-ensuites, which means they can be entered from the main part of the house or from the master bedroom.

This ensuite bathroom was once such a space, which designer Owen Barnes of Bubbles Bathrooms describes as “neither one thing nor another”.

Barnes says to create a private ensuite and a separate powder room for guests, the original semi-ensuite and a toilet room were rearranged.

“We were able to move walls here and

there, with a little give and take, to create two completely separate rooms, and to give the owners their own private space.”

The designer says the couple wanted the bathroom to have the wow factor. With this in mind, he created a freestanding wall that curves to hug a sculptural bathtub in the centre of the room.

“The wall incorporates a niche that provides a landing space for bath items – or a glass of champagne. And because it adjoins the tub right around the curve, there are no difficult places to clean.”

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The wall has another function – it conceals the toilet on the left, and the shower on the right. While the front of the wall features light charcoal-coloured tiles, including narrow vertical tiles on the curves, the rear wall has large-format tiles with minimal grouting for easy cleaning.

“We also created space within the wall to store toilet items,” says Barnes.

His-and-hers vanities sit either side of the entry, at 90°. With black Caesarstone tops, these units continue the bold, monochromatic look of the bathroom.

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Preceding pages, above left and left: A curved freestanding tiled wall that wraps around a sculptural bathtub forms the centrepiece of this remodelled bathroom. Originally a semi-ensuite, the room is now a fully private ensuite to the master bedroom.

Top and above: Every square millimetre of space has been utilised. The wet area shower is positioned behind the curved wall on one side. The toilet is around the opposite side of the wall.

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