AgathaO | Deco Devotion Renovation, Maslin Beach South Australia
The large kitchen is anything but conventional. The concept of multiform, multipurpose is styled on the latest architectural kitchen designs from Europe, which is also now starting to appear in architectural magazines in Hong Kong. ‘It is not only practical, but also very spacious and reflects smart planning’, says Agatha.
The free standing stainless steel Westinghouse 900 wide oven, along with the large stainless steel 900 wide designer Luxury Frankie range hood, gives the kitchen the Italian good looks, but with Swedish efficiency. While the oversized original art deco pressed metal splashback, custom made in black from the original mould, provides a contemporary twist as seen in today’s luxury magazines.
The large six-person people dining table in the kitchen is practical for casual eating, and also doubles as a preparation area. While the free standing overlapped preparation area doubles perfectly as a serving area when entertaining.
The pantry, originally a fireplace, is deceptively spacious. It has been stripped back to create a two-door, double the depth walk-in pantry with an automatic LED light on a sensor. The heights of the bench tops have also been modified to suite today’s ergonomics. ‘If you have a bad back, hip, neck or are gifted with height, this will ease your pain. The kickers also got a lift, for those who like to wear pointy shoes, as they always mark and chip the bottom of the cupboards’, says Agatha.
The contemporary contrasting central pendants in green are on a dimmable switch, along with the natural ball pendant on the side of the sink, bringing the outside elements in, with views to the ocean.
The layers of texture in the materials selected play a roll by adding depth to the design. The colour of cabinetry matches the paint colour throughout, while the dark bench tops complement the feature woodwork detailing.