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Judges comments
Lime-washed oak, warm white cabinetry and white matt handmade tiles combine to create a lovely light and airy feel to this perfectly planned kitchen. The designer expertly finished the space with just the right amount of a luscious lilac-hinted pink. The hue lifts the scheme and creates a stunning focal point in this very refined and well-designed kitchen.
Our Paddington kitchen renovation was a real challenge and really explores the notion that the kitchen is now the social hub of the home
Project Description
Set
in Sydney’s uber cool suburb of Paddington, this reconstructed terrace home is
only 10 years young. As our clients’ renovation work commenced, it
unfortunately revealed a mediocre construction, with much non-complying work &
defects on every level. This led its new
owners to gut the whole interior of the three floors and start afresh. Not a welcome cost variation increase for the
new owners Janelle and Antony and their three girls. However the opportunity to play around with
the floor plan led to an amazing final outcome, which oozed quality in every
sense.
Structural Challenges
·
Odd layout –
building narrow and long;
·
Restricted
by the amount of glazing;
·
Existing
concrete slab;
·
Steel beam hindering
design options;
·
Access
difficult and
·
Rear entry
to home could not be moved.
·
Client Requirements
·
MUST be a Statement
Kitchen – A showcase - BEST one yet! (Third time the designer had been engaged
by the client);
·
Function is
absolutely paramount as Janelle loves to cook;
·
A social
space to entertain…. A lot!
·
Connection
to outdoor entertainment area;
·
Unique
design
·
Lots of
storage, a long appliance list
·
Long dining
table
·
Breakfast
bench with stools and
·
Clever
hidden storage for small appliances (had this from previous houses)
Design Statement
Expectations were set high. With two successfully completed kitchens with
the client, the designer knew what was expected and the level of quality they
desired. However unforeseen site issues placed
undue pressure to deliver a high quality, bespoke finish for fewer dollars.
The original kitchen was set centrally
and in the narrowest part of the home on the ground floor. It felt cramped and lacked the flow that this
family needed to live cohesively. It also blocked the ease of transition from
front lounge to rear sitting and garage.
The designer set to transform the
floor plan by relocating the kitchen to the rear of the building, thus giving
it a control center quality. It now
oversaw the whole ground floor including courtyard. The layout had to take into consideration access
to the garage, which the clients would come in, and out of every day, so it made
perfect sense.
This new location also allowed
for ample storage. The kitchen layout was
set into a U shape with central island and also a separate run of joinery
adjacent which allowed the sink plumbing to be relocated easily without
compromising the slab. The designer
could now fit the long list of appliances Inc. two dishwashers, oven, steam
oven, a zip water system, a large integrated French door refrigerator, an
induction cooktop and a single gas burner.
The designer chose to zone the areas – Water, Fire, Appliances (Fridge,
ovens and small appliances) and then prep and serving.
Finishes are light and airy to
ensure the space felt open, refined and considered in the design approach. Lime washed oak was specified as the timber
and veneer to compliment the clients’ dining table, Dekton Sirocco grey
benchtops a clients preference and a touch of colour – Lilac Hint (pink) was
introduced to lift and create a focal point within the space. Black accents are
used in the accessories as well as in the taps, handles and sinks. Handmade
warm white butcher tiles befitting a terrace home are used on the splash-back,
back panels and the rear wall. The tiling is fastidiously laid out in full
tiles (mm perfect) and cleverly conceals the large pivot door that leads to the
garage. Overall the space is balanced
and oozes a bespoke feel.
The design has allowed the space
to open up and welcome family and guests into the home. The surrounding glass doors open up and
double the entertaining space as well as ventilate what was once a confined
cramped ground floor. Coming together to
celebrate, cook, and eat are passions now well executed in this beautiful
refined kitchen.
The clients comment of ‘this is
the best one yet’ recognizes a job well done – have to be happy about that!
Judges comments
Lime-washed oak, warm white cabinetry and white matt handmade tiles combine to create a lovely light and airy feel to this perfectly planned kitchen. The designer expertly finished the space with just the right amount of a luscious lilac-hinted pink. The hue lifts the scheme and creates a stunning focal point in this very refined and well-designed kitchen.
Our Paddington kitchen renovation was a real challenge and really explores the notion that the kitchen is now the social hub of the home
