Balance is pivotal in kitchen design, whether
in terms of material choices or even in regard to
the space allocated for cabinetry or floor space.
This kitchen balances both these factors and also
finds a mid point between on show and discreet.
Designed by Craig Steere Architects with
Mark de Rozario as design architect , the Corian
and veneer kitchen reflects the crisp, modern
lines of the home itself.
“As well as offering clean lines, the kitchen
also echoes the rest of the house in terms of its
material palette,” says de Rozario. “The Navur-
ban veneer of the cabinetry is repeated on the
batten screen that separates the kitchen from the
entry and on other cabinetry through the home.
“And, the crisp white Corian on the bench-
tops is also seen on the bathroom vanities.”
The two-tone palette mainly comprises the
white benchtops framing the veneer cabinetry.
However, in a pleasing inversion of this, the
perimeter bulkhead is in the same Navurban
veneer and frames the white splashback.
The kitchen also works well with its close
surroundings. While the screen provides partial
separation from the lift area, the kitchen is open
to, and only a few steps from, the dining area.
Above: The cabinetry and batten
screen are both in the same
Navurban veneer in this kitchen by
Craig Steere Architects, who also
designed the home – called Inside
Outside House. The screen wall
provides separation between the
kitchen and entry, and the island
includes breakfast seating.
Following pages: The minimalist
kitchen has recessed cabinet handles
while the wrap-around countertops
help to keep the forms simple.
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