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Fresh face
This spacious, airy kitchen is full of New England
cottage-style charm, with functionality
built into every nook and corner
Above: A new bar and hutch were
added to the dining room as part
of this major kitchen renovation by
designer Susan Templer. The two
cabinets finish short of the ceiling
and walls, and were designed with
crown cornices to give them the
look of furniture. The pale blue
colour complements the white
New England cottage-style kitchen
behind. Italian pendant lights chosen
by the owners add a contemporary
touch to the old-world design.
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It’s a common problem for
kitchen designers – what’s the
best way to improve presence
and functionality when limited
by the size of the space?
This project by designer
Susan Templer resolved just
such an issue in several ways.
The new kitchen was created
in a classic New England cottage style, ideally suited to the
1930s villa. A subway tile
splashback, panelled cabinet
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doors, butler’s sinks and a
custom hood designed by
Templer all add to the look,
requested by the owners – one
of whom is American. The
couple also wanted the design
to offer plenty of storage and
display space.
“However, the kitchen had
to sit within the same footprint
as the existing design, which
was itself a refit,” the designer
says. “To gain a little more
space, we repurposed the
laundry as a walk-in scullery.
This light, spacious room continues the look of the main
kitchen, except the cabinets
here have simple flat doors.”
Templer also added corner
cabinets in the kitchen proper
and maximised internal space
within all the new cabinetry.
“To conform to a classic
look, some cupboards and
drawers have double doors