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Above: The open door to the scullery
shows that similar cabinetry flows
throughout the space. While open
shelving allows speedy access
behind the scenes, cabinetry seen
from the living spaces is used for
display. Stainless steel appliances
work well in the two-tone design.
The limed oak floors that run
through most of the interior inspired
the high-contrast colour scheme.

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Another modern touch is the reflective tile
splashback in the kitchen and walk-in scullery.
“These dramatic 3m x 1m Laminam Filo
Ghisa porcelain ceramic tiles have a textural
surface and are easy to keep clean – the large
format avoids the need for joins, where dirt
could be trapped in the grouting,” says Hunt.
The kitchen is beside the dining area and
adjacent to that is a dedicated bar. This unit
is in a similar cabinet style to the kitchen but
with an all-grey finish and a mirror splashback
to achieve the furniture-like look the owners
wanted. The splashback brings the additional

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benefit of reflecting light, mitigating the effect of
the dark cabinetry and grey benchtop. The latter
is a match for the bench on the island, and helps
to tie everything together.
The scullery is effec tively a back kitchen.
For a large family with several teenagers, this
feature makes it easy for everyone to be cooking or prepping or baking at the same time.
The front kitchen is used for family meals, but
when the owners entertain, prepping and cooking are relegated to the rear work space. Both
areas are equipped with refrigeration, sinks,
cooktops and rangehoods, and the clean lines of