Paint it red

Bold strokes of colour and contrasting textures bring vitality to this contemporary kitchen

A large rangehood above the kitchen island provides cabinetry, countertop, cuisine classique, interior design, kitchen, product design, white, red — A large rangehood above the kitchen island provides a focal point for the room. The island stools are Yoko by schmidt, and the water refrigirator, incorporating an ice maker, water purifier and tv, is from LG

This sleek, contemporary kitchen has been enlived with cabinetry, countertop, interior design, kitchen, product design, white, red

A large rangehood above the kitchen island provides cabinetry, countertop, cuisine classique, furniture, interior design, interior designer, kitchen, product design, white, gray, red

Few colours excite the senses as muchas red. With the right design, you can use this vibrant colour to good effect, as this project shows.

The owners of this kitchen wanted to keep the space light and fresh, with an urban, commercial ambience, but didn't want an all-white colour scheme. Their aim, says designer Tim Tokoragi of Schmidt Kitchens Australia, was to stop people in their tracks.

"Using nothing but white and stainless steel can often lead to something that looks cold and clinical. We wanted the space to remain inviting and full of life. The solution was simple to use colour, and lots of it."

Commercial-grade appliances and stainless steel benchtops with a fine-brushed finish were selected for a commercial look. The addition of frosted glass and high-gloss cabinetry introduces another layer of interest.

"It's all too easy to overstep the line and turn what should be clean and contemporary into a cold and lifeless space," he says. "In modern kitchen design, it is important to use contrasting textures and materials."

To delineate the kitchen from the lounge and formal dining areas, a large stainless steel kitchen island was selected.

"Above it is a huge 2.2m-long island canopy rangehood that has an almost monolithic look to it," he says. "The island bench affords additional prep space, while providing a handy quick-stop for a rushed or informal bite to eat."

Given the open-plan layout, storage space also needed to be considered.

"Everything under bench height is drawer storage, and taller units are fitted with soft-closing internal drawers," says Tokoragi. "This means that everything has its place and also ensures that everything is easily accessible. "

Schmidt Kitchens are imported from France.

For details, contact Schmidt Kitchens, 107 Victoria Road, Drummoyne, NSW 2047, phone (02) 9181 3188, fax, (02) 9181 4988. Email: rfranchi@ozemail.com.au. Website: www.cuisines-schmidt.com.

Story by: Trendsideas

07 Mar, 2008

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