A splash of bayleaf green

Part of a bach with a central courtyard and relaxed indoor-outdoor flow, this kitchen connects with the open living spaces and the verdant outdoors

The splash of Melteca Bayleaf green cabinetry not

The chef's arresting outlook. - A splash of

Kitchen joinery is sleek with continuous horizontal recesses

Copper pans stand out against the hexagonal tile

Interior-exterior flow is enhanced by the opening-up of

Designed by Marcus Stufkens, Stufkens+Chambers Architects

The setting

This family bach is a collection of two buildings unified by an internal courtyard.

The design process took inspiration from the local surroundings to create a unique exterior and interior form.

The resultant home sits modestly on a flat semi-rural site with mountain scene outlooks.

Interior spaces unfold from a bright lit living space before recalibrating the experience as you move to each space via a sun-drenched gallery that doubles up as an extension of the bedroom and media spaces.

The spaces wanted to be comfortable, while at the same time extending to take in the connections to the outside environment.

The home is understated on the outside, creates a calm demeanour on the inside and responds to the greater environment with pocket connections.

The kitchen

The interiors are texturally rich, from the Birch ply linings, rough concrete tiles around the log fire to the kitchen with the cool smoothness of the Caesarstone Oyster grey engineered stone bench and finally the oak timber flooring securing a warm embrace.

The splash of Melteca Bayleaf green not only accentuates the kitchen as the central hub but also reflects the earthy tones of the rural setting.

Kitchen joinery is sleek with continuous horizontal recesses functioning as handles and larger feature shelf recesses for display.

The hexagonal tiled splashback forms a textural diversion from the clean-lined movement.

Interior-exterior flow is enhanced by the opening-up of the living and kitchen areas to an internal sundrenched courtyard creating additional natural light.