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Designed by: Candice Van Dyk, Mooi Design

Photography by: Hazel Redmond

From the designer:

‘Contemporary elegance’ was the word that defined the brief for this kitchen – the home was completely renovated and given a new lease of life.

The kitchen was the heart and soul of the home, and the design needed to embrace its architectural elements, such as the cathedral ceiling, while also exhibiting a ‘wow’ factor.

Located centrally between the two living spaces, the floor plan for the kitchen was narrower than many and doubled as a walkway to the living spaces.

The wine fridge blends seamlessly into the cabinetry, while a window frames its prized collection for all to admire. — The wine fridge is integrated into the cabinetry, but a window ensures its precious contents are still on show

The layout of the home didn’t allow for a scullery or separate pantry space, so storage and practicality needed to be at the forefront of all our design decisions.

Pocket doors were incorporated to provide the kitchen with extra bench space, when needed, then transforming to a seamless and clean look when they were closed, allowing any mess to be hidden.

Waterfall ends created a dramatic yet minimal look from the living room, and the bar stools are designed in a cluster at one end to create a nicer social interaction and also leave them out of sight from the living spaces.

Integrating the wine fridge and standard 900mm Fisher and Paykel fridge was an integral part of harmonising the design.

Where appliances could not be integrated, we opted for dark finishes to blend in with the melamine cabinetry.

Effortless living — everything you need within reach, yet cleverly concealed when you want a clean, open look. — One minute, all functionality is a pace away; the next minute, it has all vanished from sight.

The choice of lighting not only complements the design but enhances that requested ‘wow’ factor – the showstopper piece being the custom brass rectangular lineal pendant.

With the focus on detail, products and material specification were critical to the look of the kitchen and meeting the homeowners’ ‘contemporary elegance’ brief.

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Credit List

Designer Candice Van Dyk, Mooi Design	Cabinetry hardware Blum
Splashback Window glass	Taps Plumbline Oli, Brushed Brass
Cooktop Panasonic	Refrigeration Fisher & Paykel, integrated
Wine fridge Liebherr, integrated	Lighting Powersurge
Cabinetry Melamine Bestwood Fiordland Elm Timberland; Melteca Classic Oak Woodgrain	Benchtops Neolith Calacatta Luxe; Black Absolute Granite, textured, from Artisan Stone
Sink Phoenix IK6210.2, by Ikon	Oven AEG Pyroluxe, multifunction
Ventilation Schweigen, undermount	Dishwasher AEG ComfortLift, integrated
Flooring Quick Step Chevron Flooring

From the designer:

‘Contemporary elegance’ was the word that defined the brief for this kitchen – the home was completely renovated and given a new lease of life.

The kitchen was the heart and soul of the home, and the design needed to embrace its architectural elements, such as the cathedral ceiling, while also exhibiting a ‘wow’ factor.

Located centrally between the two living spaces, the floor plan for the kitchen was narrower than many and doubled as a walkway to the living spaces.

The wine fridge blends seamlessly into the cabinetry, while a window frames its prized collection for all to admire. — The wine fridge is integrated into the cabinetry, but a window ensures its precious contents are still on show

The layout of the home didn’t allow for a scullery or separate pantry space, so storage and practicality needed to be at the forefront of all our design decisions.

Pocket doors were incorporated to provide the kitchen with extra bench space, when needed, then transforming to a seamless and clean look when they were closed, allowing any mess to be hidden.

Waterfall ends created a dramatic yet minimal look from the living room, and the bar stools are designed in a cluster at one end to create a nicer social interaction and also leave them out of sight from the living spaces.

Integrating the wine fridge and standard 900mm Fisher and Paykel fridge was an integral part of harmonising the design.

Where appliances could not be integrated, we opted for dark finishes to blend in with the melamine cabinetry.

Effortless living — everything you need within reach, yet cleverly concealed when you want a clean, open look. — One minute, all functionality is a pace away; the next minute, it has all vanished from sight.

The choice of lighting not only complements the design but enhances that requested ‘wow’ factor – the showstopper piece being the custom brass rectangular lineal pendant.

With the focus on detail, products and material specification were critical to the look of the kitchen and meeting the homeowners’ ‘contemporary elegance’ brief.

Search similar articles

Credit List

Designer Candice Van Dyk, Mooi Design	Cabinetry hardware Blum
Splashback Window glass	Taps Plumbline Oli, Brushed Brass
Cooktop Panasonic	Refrigeration Fisher & Paykel, integrated
Wine fridge Liebherr, integrated	Lighting Powersurge
Cabinetry Melamine Bestwood Fiordland Elm Timberland; Melteca Classic Oak Woodgrain	Benchtops Neolith Calacatta Luxe; Black Absolute Granite, textured, from Artisan Stone
Sink Phoenix IK6210.2, by Ikon	Oven AEG Pyroluxe, multifunction
Ventilation Schweigen, undermount	Dishwasher AEG ComfortLift, integrated
Flooring Quick Step Chevron Flooring

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