Location is as important a consideration for a
kitchen designer as it is for the home buyer. This
kitchen, part of architect Craig Rossetti’s own
home, responds to its setting in several ways.
“We sited the kitchen at the side of the home
using setback space to neighbouring properties
that would otherwise be potentially wasted.
“The kitchen works well in the low-ceilinged
space and the large opening to the double-
height dining and living space gives it presence
there without having to be a tall space itself,”
says Rossetti.
This location also provides sightlines from
the kitchen to the outdoor dining room and
right through the living area to the pool beyond.
It’s well connected in other ways too. A
walk-through pantry to one side opens directly
to the garage for the quick unloading of grocer-
ies. Extending out in the other direction, the
laundry is set up to act as an overflow for the
kitchen when catering for large events. Both
these ancillary spaces also work well under the
low ceiling height required in this area and can
be closed off with pocket sliders.
Complementing rather than competing with
the great room, the kitchen is finished in white
Above: A mirror splashback and
island front extends the sense of
space in this kitchen. Architect Craig
Rossetti designed the house – his
own – and the kitchen in it to have a
strong connection to nature. Hence
the wood-fronted upper cabinets and
travertine floor running throughout.
Following pages: The kitchen is
positioned so have sightlines to the
outdoor spaces, living area and pool
beyond – perfect for letting the chef
keep a watchful eye on teen antics.
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