Above: A dishwasher is integrated into the back
of the island, while a second dishwasher is found
in the scullery. The kitchen is designed so the chef
can talk to guests seated on the island stools or
in the living areas, or enjoy the view out to the
garden and pool beyond the wall-height sliding
doors. The open fireplace just across from the
kitchen is finished in the same marble-look
porcelain panels as the island – creating a sense of
balance through the large, open plan area.
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two-tone aesthetic which is also used to
delineate the kitchen. A band of the dark
brown laminate separates the perimeter
upper cabinetry from the white ceiling.”
And the interplay of surfaces isn’t the
only stand-out element in the kitchen. The
large island is positioned out towards the
living spaces and features a dense counter-
top that appears to wrap back, down-
wards and out again at floor level to
form a footrest for the island stools. Sets
of concealed LEDs highlight the island’s
sculptural form.
Another aesthetic consideration came
from a spiral staircase which is the central
feature of the home. The curves from this
stair are intentionally echoed in the curv-
ing landscape window beside the kitchen
and living spaces and by the curvaceous
wall that helps shape the rear scullery.
Along with stand-out good looks, the
kitchen delivers big-time on functionality.
“The kitchen boasts large fridges in the
end joinery block, which also forms the
outer wall of the large walk-in scullery,”
says Gliosca. “The scullery continues the