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Designed by: Mei Ling Lee, Sang Architects
Photography by: Terrence Stevens
The setting
The owners wanted a home filled with natural daylight that would accommodate their growing family and frequent overseas visitors while still retaining the character of the bungalow.
What began as a small renovation soon evolved into a new rebuild to better suit their long-term needs.
By incorporating high-quality insulation and Passive Haus quality joinery, they ensured greater energy efficiency and long-term savings.
The Mechanical Heat Recovery Ventilation (MHRV) system provides excellent air quality, maintaining a mould-free, comfortable environment with a consistent temperature throughout the year – great for the health of the family.
Heart of the home
The family naturally gather on the 3.2 x 1.2m island where they talk about their day and the children do their homework while eating home-baked cake.
The homeowners also wanted to be able to use the kitchen during the day without needing to turn on the lights.
In response, Sang Architects designed a large skylight over the kitchen and an additional skylight in the adjoining scullery, allowing ample natural light to flood the space.
The open-plan layout allows parents to work in the kitchen while keeping an eye on their children playing in the lounge and in the garden.
Storage was a key consideration, with two pantries provided for everyday items in the kitchen and a large scullery for long-term storage.
Design points addressed
- Light filled space
- Kitchen as the hub of the house
- Ample storage for both everyday and long-term items
- Integrated refrigeration
- A clear view of the lounge and outdoor space from the kitchen
- A designated pantry and oven wall
- Butler sink
- Floor-to-ceiling cupboards
- Frosted glass cupboard doors
- Easy-to-clean cabinet surfaces
- MHRV for good air quality
- Easy to maintain cabinetry
Find more design ideas and inspiration at trendsideas.com
Credit List
Kitchen designerMei Ling Lee, Sang Architects | CabinetryDezignatek Thermoform cabinet drawers and doors |
Cabinetry hardwareSariat Range from Iver Door Hardware; Blum drawer hardware | BenchtopsFlorium Black and Florium Marble |
SplashbackFlorium Marble from GFL Benchtops | Kitchen sinkShaw Edgeworth Butler Sink from The Kitchen Hub |
TapsBuddy range from Plumbline | Oven, Cooktop, refrigeration, dishwasherMiele |
MHRVStiebel Eltron | VentilationFalmec |
LightingHinkley Range from Bardsley Lighting | AwardsTrends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Highly Commended |
The setting
The owners wanted a home filled with natural daylight that would accommodate their growing family and frequent overseas visitors while still retaining the character of the bungalow.
What began as a small renovation soon evolved into a new rebuild to better suit their long-term needs.
By incorporating high-quality insulation and Passive Haus quality joinery, they ensured greater energy efficiency and long-term savings.
The Mechanical Heat Recovery Ventilation (MHRV) system provides excellent air quality, maintaining a mould-free, comfortable environment with a consistent temperature throughout the year – great for the health of the family.
Heart of the home
The family naturally gather on the 3.2 x 1.2m island where they talk about their day and the children do their homework while eating home-baked cake.
The homeowners also wanted to be able to use the kitchen during the day without needing to turn on the lights.
In response, Sang Architects designed a large skylight over the kitchen and an additional skylight in the adjoining scullery, allowing ample natural light to flood the space.
The open-plan layout allows parents to work in the kitchen while keeping an eye on their children playing in the lounge and in the garden.
Storage was a key consideration, with two pantries provided for everyday items in the kitchen and a large scullery for long-term storage.
Design points addressed
- Light filled space
- Kitchen as the hub of the house
- Ample storage for both everyday and long-term items
- Integrated refrigeration
- A clear view of the lounge and outdoor space from the kitchen
- A designated pantry and oven wall
- Butler sink
- Floor-to-ceiling cupboards
- Frosted glass cupboard doors
- Easy-to-clean cabinet surfaces
- MHRV for good air quality
- Easy to maintain cabinetry
Find more design ideas and inspiration at trendsideas.com
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Credit List
Kitchen designerMei Ling Lee, Sang Architects | CabinetryDezignatek Thermoform cabinet drawers and doors |
Cabinetry hardwareSariat Range from Iver Door Hardware; Blum drawer hardware | BenchtopsFlorium Black and Florium Marble |
SplashbackFlorium Marble from GFL Benchtops | Kitchen sinkShaw Edgeworth Butler Sink from The Kitchen Hub |
TapsBuddy range from Plumbline | Oven, Cooktop, refrigeration, dishwasherMiele |
MHRVStiebel Eltron | VentilationFalmec |
LightingHinkley Range from Bardsley Lighting | AwardsTrends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Highly Commended |
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