Treasure island

A sculptural island leads the design charge in this crisp white and wood kitchen, where the cabinetry echoes its gleaming star feature

The inspiration for the timber highlights came from

A sculptural table bowl and eye-catching pendants are

Given the curves, Corian was the clear choice

It's easy to keep the kitchen looking its

Two sinks and a water dispenser feature on

A slender bulkhead helps define the kitchen and,

Black floor tiles seen in the living spaces

Designed by Morgan Cronin, Cronin Kitchens

From the designer:

Brief

This kitchen forms part of a transformative renovation of a large family home, jointly owned by a surgeon and an architect.

At our initial meeting, the architect set the stage when he showed me plans of his overall design, which included an indicative shape for the proposed kitchen island.

I liked his concept, so used it as a starting point for my design.

Natural looking, large black floor tiles and oak bar stools were specified.

Designer’s response

Given the curves, Corian was the clear choice of material to use for construction of this complex island.

To visually simplify the design and to allow the curves to be the standout feature, the cabinetry is cohesively matched to the Corian.

The cabinetry is both angular and curved to mimic the shape of the island.

Where possible, white appliances (ovens and induction top) were specified, while the remainder were integrated to create a seamless look.

The inspiration for the timber highlights came from the owner’s choice of barstools.

The colour and grain of the light oak adds a warmth and natural texture to an otherwise stark landscape.

The timber is expressed as oak-look tiles in the island seating recess and on the splashback, as well as the open shelving in the scullery.

Watch the slideshow of this TIDA award-winning kitchen and hear Morgan Cronin talk about his design

Credit list

Kitchen designer

Morgan Cronin, Cronin Kitchens

Cabinetry hardware

Blum Terra Black Legra Box soft-close drawers and hinges, with Blum Walnut cutlery trays and utensil dividers; Blum Servo Drive Uno to assist rubbish bin opening; Häfele Ninka black bins; Häfele Kessebohmer chrome basket drawer