Previously, this section of the owner’s house was very dark with almost no natural lighting and an old, angled tin roof which made the space feel small & closed in.

A new roof was built that included a large sky light, combined with tall external glass doors that replaced the back wall to flood the space with natural light.

The owner had a very clear idea of colours from the beginning, opting for an on-trend combination of matte black, timber and mirror. She also wanted a walk in pantry and an island with informal seating. The budget was tight but by using used good quality laminates and a simple 20mm profile for the stone benchtop we were able to keep costs down.

Wilsonart Traceless is laminate with Anti-fingerprint technology that ensures smears, smudges and marks are almost never seen, making it remarkably easier to maintain than traditional polyurethane in a dark colour. It is also more durable and has a beautiful velvet feel to the touch.

The addition of the mirror helps to brighten the area even more. The drop down seating as an extension of the island makes for lovely informal dining and a more relaxed area for breakfast and family interaction.

Cabinet doors / panels and kickboards Wilsonart Traceless Black / Polytec Laminate Prime Oak Woodmatt
Hinges and drawers Blum Legrabox Orion Grey
Storage solutions Legrabox Inner drawers to pantry
Pull-out bins Double Blum 500mm wide
Handles L shaped integrated handle
Benchtop Silestone Eternal Statuario Polished
Benchtop edge profile 20mm Pencil round
Splashback Smoke Grey tinted Mirror
Oven, Cooktop & Rangehood Neff
Microwave & Dishwasher Neff
Refrigerators Samsung
Sink Abey Schock black
Tap Dorf
Accessories Black chairs by Matt Blatt
Paint Dulux Professional Enviro2 in Casper
Lighting Pendants by Beacon Lighting / Recessed LED strip lighting to underside of overhead cabinets
Flooring Polished concrete