How Kitchen Architecture’s individual approach – combined with a minimal aesthetic – created an elegant and functional kitchen for a family that loves cooking, socialising and entertaining
An impressive island creates a sleek stage for living in this beautiful, minimal family kitchen. The client’s love for cooking and entertaining as a family was a key consideration in the design process and this kitchen, crafted to be elegant and highly practical, has ample storage to meet their needs.
Kitchen Architecture worked closely with Lewandowski Architects to bring the concept for the new living space to life and ensure a seamless flow between the kitchen and the connecting indoor and outdoor spaces. The impressive island in anthracite and stainless steel adds to the minimal aesthetic kitchen, creating a stage for life. The bar formed from the stainless-steel work surface provides an informal social and dining spot. From the island, the cook can socialise with ease while enjoying stunning views through the floor-to-ceiling glazing.
THE VISION: SLEEK, MINIMAL, AND PRACTICAL
The clients, a couple with two adult children, envisioned a kitchen seamlessly blending into their living space. They wanted a design more akin to bespoke furniture than a traditional kitchen, allowing it to integrate effortlessly into their home. The result is a sleek and minimal space, achieved through Kitchen Architecture’s high-end materials and calm colour tones, ensuring both style and practicality.
KEY DESIGN ELEMENTS
Ths beautiful Kitchen Architecture kitchen features bulthaup furniture in anthracite, selected for its soft and smooth appearance. This finish interacts beautifully with the natural light that floods the space, thanks to the almost fully glazed rear elevation. Stainless steel worktops add a timeless touch, creating a seamless and expansive work surface that is practical and visually striking.
LAYOUT AND FUNCTIONALITY
A meticulously planned layout improves the space’s functionality and aesthetic appeal. A long kitchen island serves as the central hub. The tall appliance block, featuring Gaggenau ovens and a Bora hob with downdraft extraction, is recessed to maintain a sleek profile.
ARCHITECTURAL HARMONY
Working closely with Lewandowski Architects, the kitchen design complements the home’s modern architectural style with the almost entirely glazed rear elevation maximising the connection to the grounds and enhancing the sense of openness and connectivity.
CRAFTSMANSHIP AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Using high-quality materials and intelligent storage solutions ensures the kitchen is beautiful and highly functional. Hidden storage within the extended-height tall units and the unobtrusive downdraft hob adds to the minimalist aesthetic.
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Kitchen design by Kitchen Architecture
Architects: Lewandowski Architects
PHOTOGRAPHY: DARREN CHUNG
Photos: Darren Chung
