Kitchen Renovation by the Beach – Before & After

What did you want to achieve with the design of this kitchen?

This was a renovation and the previous kitchen was extremely dated and tired. The clients wanted something with ‘wow’ factor, which we achieved with the mixture of glossy surfaces and light boxes. We needed to maintain the practical aspects required in an entertainers kitchen while ensuring the aesthetic wasn’t compromised. The island is small, but looks much bigger and more robust with the waterfall enclosures down 3 sides.

We wanted a clean, contemporary look that didn’t contrast with the incredible beach view. The client chose Glass Art “Tracey’s Cloud” for the splashback. It was a very close match to their Oak & Glass table in the adjoining dining space so it gave the open plan area some continuity.

Where did you get the ideas for the lighting?

My client found images in some European magazines that they liked, and we developed these ideas to create the light boxes. The entire unit glows at night and looks incredible.

And finally, the amazing bar downstairs, what was the inspiration for the colours?

Where the kitchen colours are pale & clean, the bar/media room has a more masculine palette. The black & red are very dramatic and show off the lights and stainless steel to its very best. These powerful colours are striking while still blending well with the purpose and decor of the room. This is one of my favourite projects!

Thanks for that Jesykah.

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