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element in the design and is also used
to wrap the ventilation unit. The open
shelves on either side of the unit are steel
framed, with an inset, punched steel base.
One of the keys to the functional success of the design was the opening up of
the old kitchen and dining rooms to create
a much lighter space with better flow.
The transition between these two
spaces is marked by a tall glass and timber
display unit, which is stained black and
waxed, plus low-hung, industrial steel
pendants finished in matt black.

Kitchen design: Melanie Craig, Melanie Craig Design
Cabinetry: 3mm steel plate finished with bees wax;
black lacquered MDF; steel mesh
Benchtops: Stainless steel and Glacier Corian
Lighting