Above: On close examination, Melanie Craig’s
design reveals a high level of precision and
craftsmanship. Negative detailing between
cabinetry and the Corian and stainless benchtops
give both a floating effect. At one end of the
island, the benchtop narrows to indicate this is the
operational end rather than the place for guests to
hang-out. The secondary, slot-shaped sink at this
end can be used as a wine cooler or for herbs.
Facing page: There’s cafe-style seating beside the
dedicated coffee zone, which is adjacent to a small
snug accessed via a cavity slider door.
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steel top that flows from the cooking zone
into the scullery.
Craig also introduced curves into the
kitchen’s fifth zone – the coffee nook. This
consists of dedicated cabinetry for the
coffee machine and for storage, as well as
cafe-style seating taking in lake views.
“It’s almost like having a second
island,” she says.
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Architect: Eliska Lewis Architects
Kitchen designer: Melanie Craig Design
Builder: Roger Gilchrist Building Service
Kitchen joinery: Firman joinery; EMJR
Timber finishes: American Oak
Benchtops: Corian Rain Cloud; stainless steel
Kitchen sink: Corian Duo Sink
Splashback: Escape Glass
Oven, cooktop, ventilation, dishwasher and refrigeration:
Fisher & Paykel
Flooring: Polished concrete
Story by Paul Taylor
Photography by Jamie Cobel