The renovation/alteration of the lower ground floor and staircase in this home allowed for the existing under-utilised and dark kitchen to be transformed into a large open-plan kitchen with additional connection to natural light from the rear and above.

It was important for the new kitchen to be incorporated into the dining and living space and also to be visually connected to the rear outdoor entertaining area.

The design also seamlessly integrates with all other architectural elements of the terrace house.

The planning optimises the space for contemporary living while the uniform nature of the materials connects with the home’s traditional character.

The design incorporates a laundry and butler’s pantry featuring wine storage with additional spaces for food storage, food preparation and for cleaning.

The kitchen area is defined by a wall of full height cabinets featuring crown-cut American Walnut on one side, and a wall of exposed sandstone blocks with heritage fireplace on the other.

These striking elements are complemented by the other walls that are finished in a luxurious waxed plaster.

The large granite island bench and the highly detailed elliptical steel and timber staircase balance the space and together contribute to making the kitchen feel inviting and opulent.

The island features a front panel made of Cloudy-White granite to contrast with the dark benchtop and this extends down to the timber parquet floor.

All featured and contrasting elements within the space are further emphasised by recessed LED lighting.

The timber veneer joinery wall is articulated with an extruded segment, corresponding to the width of the stair void, to accommodate a bar cabinet and a lift.

The integrated Liebherr fridge/freezer, the Liebherr wine fridge and the NEFF wall ovens are also located in this wall and are close to all work zones, including the island bench and sink. The dark painted joinery doors of this area are designed to blend in with the appliances.

The dividing wall between the main kitchen and butler’s pantry has been cut back to allow the granite benchtop and the granite splashback to wrap around from the preparation zone to the cooking zone with the NEFF induction cooktop.

While this enhances the practicality of the two zones, the joinery extending over this opening also adds visual interest and conceals the integrated rangehood and ducting behind a row of dark painted cabinets.

Every detail of this kitchen has being considered to ensure that the practically of the space is maximised and that it has a timeless appeal for its owners.