with contemporary sleek benchtops and mirror
splashbacks, which both reflect light and give a
sense of space. Other material elements include,
warm timber highlights and a polished concrete
floor – giving the space a light-industrial feel.”
The island bench is naturally a focal point
for entertaining, and so is a hero of the design.
“I suggested the use of a modern engineered
stone for the island benchtop for a couple of rea-
sons. Dekton was capable of creating the thinner
edge we wanted and offers the convenience of
being a completely heat proof surface,” Huizenga
says. “To create the end elements supporting
the benchtop, I combined new timber frames
with central panels made from leftover timber
flooring. The natural wood tones also tie in with
the use of wood in other areas of the interior.
The kitchen is decidedly uncluttered, with
a wealth of dedicated storage and functionality
tucked away in the tall cabinetry that lines the
adjacent hallway and in a full walk-in pantry
directly behind and accessed via the hallway.
“The floor-to-ceiling hall cabinetry utilises
Concepta hideaway doors. When opened, these
bi-fold doors slot back out of the way into the
cabinet body. One set opens to reveal the breakfast
Above left and top: Matt black
cabinetry sets the scene for this all-
mod-cons kitchen by designer Rod
Huizenga. The ends of the island are
partly in left-over wood flooring and
connect with the further use of wood
in the adjacent lounge.
Above: Set just below the slender
Dekton island benchtop, a chunky
butler’s sink adds a rustic touch to
the kitchen’s light-industrial feel.
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