Previous pages: Contrasting metallic
lime green and charcoal cabinetry
faces are balanced by the natural
warmth of a hand-crafted raised oak
countertop in this stand-out kitchen
makeover by Chris Moore, managing
director of Mackay Kitchens.
Above: The crisp, geometric design
caters to the owners’ love of casual
entertaining while also meeting the
needs of an efficient family kitchen.
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Often in a design there’s one leading element
that draws the eye. In this contemporary kitchen,
a feature is the eye-catching splashes of green –
but that’s only one wow factor of many.
This kitchen’s the hub of a renovated family
home and the brief called for a high spec kitchen
with plenty of features to impress, says designer
Chris Moore, managing director at Mackay
Kitchens (MKS).
“The owners often do their entertaining
‘around the kitchen bench’ so they wanted this
to accommodate casual social gatherings as well
as informal family meal times,” Moore says.
In response, the island and benchtop have
prominence in the design. The expansive solid
oak benchtop provides table space while the
lower granite bench behind allows for food
prep to be done by the hosts while chatting to
guests. The raised front bench features crafted
finger joints and offers a warm counterpoint to
the vibrant lacquered lime green seen on the
island, rear cabinetry and internal pantry bench.
The balance of the cabinetry is a deep charcoal.
“As storage was important in this kitchen,
we created the large step-in pantry in the corner
to house small appliances as well as food.”