Facebook Tweet Help Stories Kitchen Character windows, contrasting cabinetry and a wealth of dedicated cabinetry solutions all play a part in this airy, hard-working kitchen Share Tweet Help Classic cabinetry meets more modern chevron-fronted pieces in this kitchen that also deftly balances a clean look with discreet modern functionaity Want a kitchen with one foot in the past and the other – in terms of function – firmly in the present? This kitchen effectively marries the two.The kitchen by designer Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn forms part of a Victorian home that had tremendous historic charm but hadn’t seen a kitchen renovation since the 1950s.“The owners wanted to take advantage of their views of the backyard and had raised the roof and pushed the kitchen into the back of the house, where expansive windows could allow southern light into the kitchen all day,” says Robertson. “Essentially, they wanted us to create a large, family friendly eat-in kitchen with a spacious feel and great natural light" In terms of aesthetics, the kitchen was to combine classic design details with more contemporary wood accent cabinetry. The owners also wanted a mix of warm paint finishes and light-coloured wood to create a unifying, casual elegance that carries right through the home. One challenge for Studio Dearborn was the design and fabrication of the intricate chevron paneled cabinets that integrate the refrigeration and pantry and keep symmetry on that wall.Another tricky aspect was combining classic details with some decidely contemporary twists, while pulling the whole look together.To address the overall look, a warm beige was chosen for most cabinetry, contrasted with a character tall oak cabinetry and bar station, both finished in a more modern chevron detail.To avoid a cabinet-heavy feel, wall cabinets were all but eliminated at the rear of the kitchen in favour of large, Victorian farmhouse-style windows, painted black. The range ventilation was tucked into the ceiling in this area, too, further ensuring an open view of the backyard. Along with the windows, there were other classic-look elements introduced such as the solid brass hardware with an age worn look on the equally classic paneled cabinetry doors, both at the sides of the kitchen and underbench.“This dignified cabinetry is contrasted with the two relatively contemporary chevron-fronted elements – a furniture-look bar station on one side and the balancing tall fridge and pantry wall cabinet opposite,” says Robertson.“These elements were crafted from character oak to tie with the flooring throughout the house. Importantly, they also connect with the paneling on the raised kitchen ceiling, in the same oak." Credit list Designer Sarah Robertson, Studio Dearborn Cabinetry Wood, chevron pattern; grey paint – designed by Studio Dearborn Taps Brizo Oven, microwave Wolf Garbage disposal InSinkErator Flooring Oak Windows LePage Smart technology Docking drawer Awards TIDA International Kitchen of the Year – US NKBA Best overall kitchen Architect Ned Stoll, Stoll and Stoll Architects Benchtops Marble Sinks Julien Icemaker Scotsman Dishwasher Bosch Walls and ceiling Oak paneling by Studio Dearborn Lighting Roll and Hill Seating Mid-century Cleo Baldon bar stools Story by: Charles Moxham Photography by: Adam Kane Macchia 04 Oct, 2020 Kitchen Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post The river below 08 Dec, 2024 Rich yet minimalist 08 Dec, 2024 Heart of refinement 08 Dec, 2024 We know the Specialists Related Book More Books > Home Trends Vol. 36/1 While a bathroom may no longer be regarded as 'the smallest room' in a home, the extra space now allocated to it doesn't... Read More Similar Stories