Facebook Tweet Help Stories Kitchen Small packages Share Tweet Help Concealed appliances and details create a simplified design in this compact space while atypical materials lend visual appeal View of design by O B Interiors, miele appliances, Liebherr refridgerator, stone benchtops, white splashback, bamboo veneer base cabinets and marble overhead cabinets. Keeping colours and details to a minimum is a common way to make a small area feel more spacious. Adopting unusual materials can then add visual interest without creating unnecessary clutter.When designer Glenn Behan decided to renovate his own kitchen, he wanted to avoid the sterile look of a minimalist design."Basaltina was the material chosen for the benchtops. This product is not often used for kitchens, as it is soft and chips easily however it doesn't break in lumps, but rather takes on a worn look that adds character to the space," he says. View of design by O B Interiors, miele appliances, Liebherr refridgerator, stone benchtops, white splashback, bamboo veneer base cabinets and marble overhead cabinets. Bamboo veneer cabinets lend visual warmth. These are fitted with soft-closing mechanisms and recessed finger pulls, which help to retain the flat surface of the cabinetry. Similarly, all the appliances in the kitchen are integrated.Tying in with the bamboo veneer and creating a sense of aesthetic consistency are the pale blackbutt floorboards."To offset the natural look of the timber and provide a contemporary touch, cabinets above the stovetop are made from thick resin," says Behan. View of design by O B Interiors, miele appliances, Liebherr refridgerator, stone benchtops, white splashback, bamboo veneer base cabinets and marble overhead cabinets. The colour and shine of the overhead cabinets means they also become a feature of the kitchen, while adding necessary storage space.Before the kitchen was renovated, a low window in place of the resin cabinets overlooked the neighbours and provided very little natural light. This was removed and a horizontal window was added above."This long window is northwest facing and lets in light year round," says Behan. Credit list Architect Christopher Polly Builder Steele Associates Refrigerator Liebherr Kitchen sink Franke Undermount Splashback Dulux Antique White Flooring Australian blackbutt Kitchen manufacturer CDR Joinery Oven, cooktop and dishwasher Miele from Winning Appliances Benchtop Basaltina from Set in Stone Taps Reece Scope mixer Cabinetry Bamboo veneer base cabinets, Marblo overhead cabinets Story by: Camille Butler 07 Mar, 2008 Kitchen Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post Surface attraction 01 Dec, 2024 Farmhouse with flair 01 Dec, 2024 Falling water 01 Dec, 2024 We know the Specialists Related Book More Books > Home Trends Vol. 24/2 NZ2402 Read More Similar Stories