Facebook Tweet Help Stories Kitchen Australia TIDA Kitchens Scullery designed to take centre stage Share Tweet Help The scullery in this family home isn’t hidden away – instead it takes on a multi-functional role right in the middle of the open-plan living area Winner – TIDA Australia Kitchen of the YearAdd a scullery to your kitchen and you’ll probably treat it as a purely functional space that’s hidden out of sight, either behind or to the side of the main kitchen – though perhaps with the flexibility to open it up when in use.But architect Craig Steere has turned that approach on its head in the design of this family kitchen, making the scullery a central feature of the home’s open-plan living areas.Steere says this allows the scullery to take on a number of functions.“Physically it defines the space between the front living room and the rear section of the house,” he says. “It creates a sunny middle space in the morning as a place to sit and read the paper. And in the evening, it’s a lovely spot to mix a cocktail and relax.” The scullery is clad in teak stained timber to tone in with the warmth of the owners’ existing walnut dining table.“Carving a slot in the cladding added a servery and seating option,” says Steere. “Plus you’ve got a beautiful outlook when you’re inside the scullery, making it a much more inviting space.” With access at both ends, it’s easy for more then one person to manoeuvre in the space, serving the living room at one end, coffee or cocktails in the middle and linking to the kitchen on a day-to-day basis.Inside, a microwave, oven, double sink and dishwasher make it an ideal place for all the messy prep and clean-up functions.“There’s a family of six, so this arrangement means everyone can do their own thing without being on top of each other.” Credit list Architect CSA Craig Steere Architects Cabinetry Corian ‘Glacier White’ Low Sheen White 2-pack with low sheen black feature inserts; Glosswood Teak stained feature slat cladding to pantry Benchtops Corian – Glacier White, matt Kitchen sink Franke Single Bow, from Reece Oven, cooktop, dishwasher and ventilation Smeg, from DKA Appliances Wine fridge Vintec Flooring Exposed honed concrete finish with low sheen clear finish sealer Cabinetmakers WA Prestige Cabinets Cabinetry hardware Blum Tandem runners, and Tandembox with Blumotion hinges Splashback Corian – Glacier White, matt Taps Milli Glance Sink Mixer, from Reece Refrigeration AEG integrated refrigerator, from DKA Appliances Lighting Unios, from Mondoluce Awards Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) – Australian Kitchen of the Year Story by: Paul Taylor Photography by: Jody D’Arcy 31 May, 2020 Kitchen Australia TIDA Kitchens Blum REVEGO Pocket systems for new space concepts Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post Contrast & character 20 Oct, 2024 Forest of knowledge 20 Oct, 2024 Modernist with a Brazilian twist 20 Oct, 2024 We know the Specialists Related Book More Books > Home Trends Vol. 36/2 The selection of materials is a key element in the design of a new kitchen. Not only will they dictate the aesthetics of... Read More Similar Stories