Large, open kitchen with black, monochromatic palette and steel island
Morgan Cronin kitchen with metal island, large scullery, dark colours and diverse material palette

When the house has one appeal and the owners want another for their new central kitchen, it can be tricky to merge the two and achieve overall harmony. Sometimes, broad design strokes are required.
This sleek entertainer's kitchen forms the social hub of a large, open-plan living space. Morgan Cronin of Cronin Kitchens says the clients had asked for a unique, modern, minimal, clean-cut kitchen.
"As this was quite a departure from the home's generally traditional feel, the challenge was to meet the brief but also enhance rather than contrast that aesthetic."
The owners' pre-purchased stainless steel appliances two glass-door beverage fridges, a French-door refrigerator and 76cm oven were also to be incorporated.

"To start with we made a modest alteration to the building envelope," says Cronin. "By moving one wall out over an existing deck area, the shape of the room was significantly improved and additional space was freed up for the large scullery.
"A bulkhead was introduced to create a continuous line around the room from the low point of the existing angled ceiling helping integrate the old and new."
New blade walls were also added to frame the entrance to the central scullery and define the drinks preparation area.
A commercial-style, secret cavity slider closes off the scullery when required.

"In terms of colour, black makes a bold statement and works well with the existing Rimu floors, windows and trim as well as the shiny stainless steel appliances. The minimalist black-on-black tones also give the kitchen its modern, clean look."
However, it's the contrast in materials black steel, black glass, black stone and black-stained oak that provides the kitchen's warm, tactile appearance.
The long metal-faced island draws the eye and is a feature of the design.
"The steel table frame, with its open seating area and fine legs, reduces the impact this large island has on the space. Plus this particular configuration gives ample bench space and seating and keeps it in proportion to the room's size," the designer says.
Credit list
Designer
Benchtops
Sinks
Handles
Ventilation
Refrigeration
Stools
Awards
Cabinetry
Taps
Hardware
Oven, hob
Dishwashers
Waste
Lighting
Story by: Charles Moxham
Photography by: Kallan Macleod
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