Balanced outlook
Strong on looks and functionality, this family kitchen is perfectly
in keeping with the villa renovation it forms part of
An effective kitchen design will reflect
balance in form, tone and texture – as well
as fitting into the bigger design picture.
This large family kitchen with walk-in
scullery by designer Morgan Cronin has
been designed in conjunction with a sub-
stantial renovation of a double storey villa.
“In terms of looks, the owners wanted
a contemporary aesthetic that combined
timber, satin lacquer, marble and Corian,”
says Cronin. “The kitchen also had to both
stand out as a feature and at the same time
work well with its wider surroundings.”
As the kitchen is a social hub for the
family, the owners also requested seating
at the island for four or preferably five.
The combination of the dark-stained,
textured wire-brushed planked oak with
honed white marble results in a classic-
meets-contemporary look. These high-end
finishes, contrasting texture and tone, ide-
ally suit the renovation of the older home.
“To assimilate the new kitchen into its
surroundings, we proportioned the wall
cabinetry to be neatly framed by the nib
walls and bulkheads,” says the designer.
Facing page: The stepped island cabinetry and
countertop together accommodate and delineate
seating for the whole family in this kitchen by
Cronin Kitchens in a renovated villa.
Above: Balance is key to the serenity of the
kitchen. Dark contrasts with white, and the
smooth honed marble of the countertops is also in
textural contrast with the planked American Oak
wire-brushed veneer on island and side cabinets.
Another balancing act was creating the feature
rangehood at a size that worked with the window
proportions without losing its own impact.
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