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As requested by the owners, a 5m-long
island forms the centre of operations,
providing a continuous serving space,
while the other side of the galley-style
kitchen accommodates the major appliances. However, the more functional
aspects of a kitchen are minimised.
“The kitchen needed to be a seamless
part of the architecture, so the entire house
flows, both visually and practically,” the
architect says. “All the walls are white, so
the kitchen cabinetry is also white. But we
specified a high-gloss lacquer to give the

cabinets a reflective quality and to create a
point of difference to the walls.”
The seamless look is reinforced by
flush-mounted overhead cabinets and
recessed handles on the lower units.
A mirrored splashback dissolves the
rear wall visually, adding a sense of depth.
It also reflects the view back to people
seated at the island facing into the kitchen.
“An all-white kitchen needs a few
interesting details, so although the
design makes the kitchen recede, it is not
completely invisible,” Wilson says.

Above left: A 5m-long island with a Caesarstone
top and waterfall sides ensures this kitchen is
well suited to family living and entertaining
– it provides a continuous benchtop for food
preparation and serving. The white glass front to
the island and high-gloss lacquered cabinets give
the kitchen a reflective quality.
Above: A mirrored splashback adds visual depth
and reflects the view from the opposite end of the
living space.

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