Perched on a hillside with sweeping views of the surrounding landscape, this kitchen was reimagined as a warm, timeless hub for everyday living and entertaining. Designed for clients who love to host family and friends, the space balances functionality with understated luxury, creating a strong connection between the home’s interior and its natural setting.
Natural materials played a central role in the design. Warm timber flooring replaced the existing cold-toned tiles, bringing comfort underfoot and establishing a cohesive material palette that extends through the crown-cut timber veneer cabinetry. Extensive use of Cosentino Vancouver marble introduces texture, depth, and sophistication, with its organic veining reflecting the colours and forms of the surrounding landscape.
Careful planning ensured the design responded to several existing constraints without compromising aesthetics or usability. The island footprint was retained to accommodate a concealed central vacuum system, while maintaining comfortable circulation throughout the space. Within the scullery, laundry appliances are discreetly hidden behind pocket doors, and the existing laundry chute is seamlessly integrated into a tall storage cupboard.
Generous island seating encourages gathering and connection, supporting the clients’ lifestyle as enthusiastic entertainers. The result is a refined and highly functional kitchen that feels warm, welcoming, and deeply connected to its environment, while effortlessly supporting modern family life.
George Guille
Specifications
Cabinetry Interiors: Prime Panels MREO Board in White with matching PVC edging. Cabinetry Exteriors: Prime Panels MREO in American White Oak Veneer stained to match Vidaspace Manhattan Oak with 10% PU finish. Benchtop and Splashback: Cosentino Sensa Vancouver. Sink: Custom sink in Cosentino Sensa Vancouver. Appliances: Fisher & Paykel 90cm Integrated French Door Fridge/Freezer. Fisher & Paykel Integrated Double DishDrawer. Fisher & Paykel 90cm Under-mount PowerPak Rangehood. Fisher & Paykel Integrated Wine Fridge. Hardware: Blum CLIP top BLUMOTION Hinges in Stainless Steel. Blum LEGRABOX in Silk White Matte. Blum BLUMOTION Soft Close. Blum SERVO-DRIVE. Blum TIP-ON. Blum REVEGO Uno Pocket Door System. Tapware: Plumbline Progetto Buddy Pro Round Spout Kitchen Mixer with POS in Tuscan Bronze. Zenith HydroTap. Zenith BSCHA Celsius Plus in Gunmetal. Accessories: Blum LEGRABOX in White. Blum SPACE TOWER in White. Blum AMBIA-LINE Bottle Set and Cutlery Insert in White. Blum Sink Drawer in White. Blum Shelf Lock. FIT Tanova Bins, Hampers, and Ventilated Drawers. Blum non-slip matting in Grey. InSinkerator.
Specifications
Cabinetry Interiors: Prime Panels MREO Board in White with matching PVC edging. Cabinetry Exteriors: Prime Panels MREO in American White Oak Veneer stained to match Vidaspace Manhattan Oak with 10% PU finish. Benchtop and Splashback: Cosentino Sensa Vancouver. Sink: Custom sink in Cosentino Sensa Vancouver. Appliances: Fisher & Paykel 90cm Integrated French Door Fridge/Freezer. Fisher & Paykel Integrated Double DishDrawer. Fisher & Paykel 90cm Under-mount PowerPak Rangehood. Fisher & Paykel Integrated Wine Fridge. Hardware: Blum CLIP top BLUMOTION Hinges in Stainless Steel. Blum LEGRABOX in Silk White Matte. Blum BLUMOTION Soft Close. Blum SERVO-DRIVE. Blum TIP-ON. Blum REVEGO Uno Pocket Door System. Tapware: Plumbline Progetto Buddy Pro Round Spout Kitchen Mixer with POS in Tuscan Bronze. Zenith HydroTap. Zenith BSCHA Celsius Plus in Gunmetal. Accessories: Blum LEGRABOX in White. Blum SPACE TOWER in White. Blum AMBIA-LINE Bottle Set and Cutlery Insert in White. Blum Sink Drawer in White. Blum Shelf Lock. FIT Tanova Bins, Hampers, and Ventilated Drawers. Blum non-slip matting in Grey. InSinkerator.
