Layered effect
Four different benchtop materials, framed by LED lights and combined with Smeg appliances, give this kitchen a dramatic look, particularly at night
Taking a fresh approach to lighting design is often a successful way to add interest to a kitchen, especially when the owners enjoy entertaining friends in the evening.
Creating a spacious galley-style kitchen and fitting it with functional and aesthetically pleasing cooking appliances was part of the brief from the owners of this contemporary home.
Designer Melanie Craig of Melanie Craig Design brought together layers of different, light-toned benchtop products, and used a strip of LED lighting under the stainless steel component to draw attention to the sleek appearance and the flush, black ceramic glass finish on the Smeg induction cooktop.
The Smeg hob is teamed with a Smeg 76cm Power Pack, which is integrated into a mirrored canopy. Featuring a four-speed fan, halogen lighting and electronic controls, this extractor keeps the open-plan living space clear of steam and odours.
"I really liked the simple look and white finish of the Smeg oven, because it works well with the cabinetry, and at night when the lights are on, the whole effect is fabulous," says Craig.
On the back wall of the kitchen, the built-in, 60cm-wide white Smeg oven has an extra-large capacity of 68L and its five cooking levels make it ideal for entertaining larger groups. The oven offers 12 different functions, including a new 40°C bread rising function, and a special base at the bottom of the oven is designed for cooking pizzas. Rear-illuminated polycarbonate knobs and symbols add to its contemporary aesthetic.
For more information on Smeg appliances, visit the website: www.applico.co.nz.
Story by: Trendsideas
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