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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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