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necessary piping behind the toekicks,” he says.
Moved from the other side of the unit, the
new gleaming white kitchen now fits neatly into
the space originally occupied by the verandah.
The kitchen looks into both the family and
living areas, while a structural pillar hides the
cooktop and rangehood from both these spaces.
“We had to retain this pillar as it was part of
the original main structural wall of the building,
with the verandah built out beyond that.”
To keep the sense of the original verandah,
the dining space beyond has low bench seating
and is like an extension of the kitchen itself.

While the adjacent living spaces have been
restored with appropriate architectural detailing,
the kitchen offers crisp, clean-lined modernity.
“Most of the day-to-day function is tucked
away behind cabinetry doors at the end. As well
as an integrated pantry and appliances, there’s
also a small appliance cupboard at the right. The
benchtop runs right into this, so you can simply
draw a toaster straight out for use.”
The prep sink and most bench space runs
under the windows, which act as a splashback.
The white marble on the benchtops is repeated
on the fire surround – tying the areas together.

Facing page, upper and lower: This
long, slender apartment kitchen
connects with the adjacent living
and family spaces in the home.
Architraves and the fireplace in the
family room were both reinstated.
Above: The long view – at the end
of the kitchen, banquette seating
optimises seating options and
light. Given the narrow space, work
triangles are tight and convenient.
Recessed handles were chosen so
they wouldn’t catch on clothing.

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