Plenty of light & lovely metallic finishes make this kitchen a visual delight from Wonderful Kitchens.

An ambient pleasure...Wonderful Kitchens.

In any kitchen renovation, it's vitally important that the new space be designed in sympathy with the style and tone of the surrounding areas. This kitchen renovation is an excellent example of how to design a room that complements, rather than clashes with, the home in which it resides.

Clean, strong lines allow the contemporary-style space to retire to the background while the period-style architecture of the home takes centre stage. The open-plan design allows users to easily navigate between the kitchen and living area, making the space ideal for entertaining and socialising. "The kitchen looks modern but sits well within the existing architecture," says designer Andrew Dee. "This kitchen has a lovely ambience, which is enhanced by the natural light through the large window."

Satin metallic polyurethane is a great choice for cabinet doors and drawers as it sparkles in the natural sunlight and gives the space a feeling of being light and bright. The surface is also very easy to clean, making it a simple task for the owner to keep the kitchen looking great. Andrew has designed the room with a number of preparation areas surrounding a central island bench. The bench is an excellent addition, which can act a snack/breakfast bar or meal preparation area. It mimics the finishes and colours of the adjoining rooms and acts as the integrating factor between these rooms. Stainless-steel Tandem Box drawer inserts and soft-close mechanisms have been included on

The kitchen was designed by Andrew Dee and built by Wonderful Kitchens.

doors & panels: Metallic polyurethane in Virtual Snakeskin with matt finish
handles: B787-96BRN finger pulls from Kethy
benchtop: Quantum Quartz in Amazon
splashback: Glass
kickboards: To match doors

Appliances:
oven: Miele H4640BPKAT
cooktop: Gaggenau VF230, VG232 and VG 231
rangehood: Qasair undermount
dishwasher: Miele G6921Plus3
refrigerator: Jenn-Air JFBDDD-25
sinks: Oliveri MO70U and MH450U
steamer: Miele GD4060
microwave combi oven: Miele H4060BM

Bill Anagrius Photography 0419 776 611

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