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This architecturally designed residence on a 3000 square metre block in leafy Turrumurra was the dream home to a family of two adults and two school aged children.

The split level design offered generous space in all rooms with the rear kitchen area boasting fantastic exposure by way of 7 meter glass doors to the outside entertainment and leisure area.  The extensive back yard combined the designer BBQ area, pool, spa and lovely stairway to the tennis court.

The kitchen was very important for the lady of the house who required a specialist kitchen designer to create the French provincial style kitchen that she had long desired.  Functional, spacious and glamorous to cater for entertaining purposes, the design was to ensure the work triangle was clear of others.

In keeping with the style a large free standing cooker and butlers sink and a chimney and mantle were to be incorporated.  The design was to incorporate separate work areas, a breakfast bar, a desk area and filing cabinets.  Pot and crockery drawers, housing for an ice maker fridge and display cabinets were at the top of the top of the list along with an area for appliances, oils and spices and a rollout waste bin.

The island became very substantial housing 11 cabinets and a breakfast bar area. The sink was placed on the wall run to keep the island uncluttered.  A second window was installed allowing for a symmetrically placed butlers sink across a corner showcasing richer aesthetics, better light and a further view of the water.  Open book shelves, fluting and corbels invite your eye softly into an elegant space.  The cooking centre was placed at the end of the room framed by a chimney and mantle and symmetrically flanked by drawers and display cabinets.

Special considerations were given for the family’s access to primary needs without walking through the cook’s triangle.  The pantry, ice maker fridge, cutlery drawer, microwave and bench space enables others to access and execute with very little interruption to the cook.

Pot drawers were placed on the left of the cooker and crockery drawers on the right to be close to the serving space and dishwasher.  Oils and spices are housed either side of the cooker above the bench top in a convenient location.

The desk area housing and two filing systems and drawers add a soft contrast with a brush box solid timber bench top.

The kitchen presents beautifully with soft hand painted creamy tones and warm highlighting on a Tesrol Series 600 door.  The 30mm Raw Silk CaesarStone softly compliments and gives a truly elegant feel.

The client believes the kitchen is a triumph.  It addresses the entire back end of the home beautifully, combining it with space, functionality and grace.

Kitchen Designer: Brian Patterson

Kitchen Company: Nouvelle Designer Kitchens

Tags: bench space, book shelves, breakfast bar, butlers sink, display cabinets, filing cabinets, french provincial style, glass doors, kitchen designer, rear kitchen, waste bin, work triangle