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Two curved bars define this remodelled kitchen

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Transforming a former commercial premises into a private residence presents its own set of challenges, especially when it involves replacing a restaurant kitchen.

Tony Warren of TMA Kitchen Design, the designer of this kitchen in a former hotel and music venue, says knocking out one whole end wall and a store room provided an open connection with the family room, and maximised a city view from the kitchen.

A sweeping curve was introduced to the peninsula at the family room end of the kitchen. This creates a bar, with a teppanyaki grill on the kitchen benchtop. The curve of the bar is echoed by the shape of the coffered ceiling. Twin cylindrical stainless steel extractor hoods add a further touch of drama and ensure steam and odours are quickly removed.

A matching curve at the opposite end of the kitchen forms a breakfast bar. But while the bar and benchtops are in Cosmic Black granite, the breakfast bar features textured ozone glass. Both raised bartops are supported by tapered posts made from timber and clad in stainless steel.