Facebook Tweet Help Stories Kitchen Face of change Share Tweet Help A streamlined layout, minimalist detailing and a dramatic island facade combine to create a standout contemporary kitchen View of a kitchen designed by Denele Design which features a stainless steel sink from Dux Industries. Remodeling a kitchen in an open-plan area means looking closely at the spaces around it. The color palette may need to relate to existing color schemes, but introducing feature finishes, or even unusual lighting effects, can be enough to create an individualistic feel.This kitchen project was part of the extensive remodel of a home looking out over a pristine harbor setting, says designer Pauline Stockwell."To maximize the views, the client opened up the living areas and took down the walls of the original kitchen," says Stockwell. "Opening up the existing kitchen and incorporating the hallway left a long, narrow space the perfect setting for a large 12ft x 3ft island."The kitchen island is the main focal point in the living area. A wenge table is attached to provide seating for young children. View of open-planned kitchen which features a kitchen island, cork tiled flooring, kitchen appliances, lighting, stainless steel benchtops, cabinetry. Dark-toned furniture is used in a retro theme throughout the house and accordingly, cabinetry finishes are either dark wenge veneer or a moody, back-painted, merlot-colored glass. The countertops are a combination of textured stainless steel and engineered stone."The most eye-catching feature of the space is the front panel on the island," says the designer. "This is made from a Laser Grain panel, backlit by LED lights. Essentially, Laser Grain comprises strips of wood interspersed with resin strips that let light through from behind," Stockwell says.While the backlighting continues the use of the client's favorite color, the glowing effect also gives the kitchen a futuristic, floating air. Lighting is emphasized in other ways, too. Black enamel pendant lights with red flex line up over the island, adding their own dramatic touch to the kitchen.Another feature of the kitchen, and part of the whole-house makeover, is the dark cork tile floor. These tiles are quiet underfoot, easy to clean and an interesting use of materials in the space. Floor plans for the kitchen. As with the cork floor, the kitchen balances looks with efficiency, offering ample storage and integrated, under-counter appliances."Overall, the kitchen remodel has made the space lighter and more modern, and allowed occupants of the kitchen to appreciate the views," says Stockwell. "We even realigned the height of the windows in the living area to sit level with the countertops in the new kitchen." Credit list Architect Inside Design Kitchen manufacturer Cooktop Asko induction Refrigerator GE Profile Dishwasher Asko, fully integrated Cabinetry Back-painted glass; Sink Franke Planar Waste disposal InSinkErator Flooring Cork tiles with Lighting Caravaggio pendants; Random pendants from ECC; LED Minis from Hettich; wall lights from Lighting Direct Builder Mudge Builders Oven Bosch Ventilation Smeg Wine fridge Vintec Backsplash Back-painted glass Countertops Textured stainless steel; Quarella with Chenille finish Faucets Grohe Minta rubbish compactor Parex Wallcoverings Resene Accessories Willow Brown oval deep tray, Seashell vase, patchwork vase, Baltic vase, Basis jug, Gio tumbler, Koha bowls and side plates, Honzon pots and pans from Nest Story by: Charles Moxham 03 Sep, 2009 Kitchen Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post Cottagy entwines contemporary 14 Apr, 2024 Treading lightly 14 Apr, 2024 Yellow wattle blooming 14 Apr, 2024 We know the Specialists Related Book More Books > US2507 US2507 Read More Similar Stories