This black and white kitchen is a class act
Located at the heart of the home, this black and white entertainer’s kitchen complements its surroundings while creating a strong presence of its own
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Kitchens often achieve prominence within an open-plan living zone but less often command attention at the heart of the home itself. When this is the case, a design is likely be seen from all angles and so has to look great from all sides – as with this kitchen by Iris Lev of IL Design.
“Both owners love to cook and entertain and required a large kitchen that would be at the heart of their home,” says Lev. “Given the central positioning, the design had to work hard aesthetically as well as functionally.”
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To achieve the former, Lev designed the kitchen in a crisp, two-tone colour scheme that creates a sense of calm and elegance, and also ties in with the look of the wider interior.
“To maximise functionality in the kitchen, we added a substantial central island. This accommodates everyday meals for the family, provides an extra benchtop for prepping and a place for the children to do their homework.”
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For discreet, to-hand storage, the kitchen designer introduced a tall black pantry cabinet with pocket doors. This holds small appliances and also houses the star, on-display wine fridge.
“The pantry doors can be left open to access bench space or closed to keep the kitchen tidy.”
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