Kitchen
Practical advice. For reference.
Part glass doors above, full wood on lower half.
Drawers under bench.
Colour; splashback tiles.
Splashback tiles.
Patterned wall and shelves.
Island; patterned wall and shelves.
Moody vibe; fruit stands.
Dual colour cupboards, top and bottom.
Recessed shelf above stove.
Wood grain cupboards.
Chopping board on stove, providing extra space.
Charging station.
Dog bowls.
Patterned wall; overall effect.
Functional, attractive kitchen/dining layout in tight space.
Colour; shelving.
Patterned wall and shelves.
Colour.
Patterned wall; range hood. Overall effect.
Patterned wall and shelves.
Layout of benches and window; and contrasts and blends in colour palette. Adds up to a visually interesting and functional space.
Two tone cabinets.
Layout. Island bench without sink or cooker.
3. Buy cut flowers or force bulbs. Cut flowers can add foliage and colorful blooms to your kitchen, even in the depths of winter. When purchasing flowers, look for bouquets with green foliage as well as bright flowers. Forcing bulbs is another way to get long-lasting color and foliage in your kitchen. Treat Yourself to Spring Blooms in Winter
Shelf with hooks underneath.
Layout
The before and after floor plans
Starting pointThe idea central to all of the changes was to create a more open-plan living and kitchen area that would benefit both spaces. We didn’t want to do this and lose the charm of the old unit, so we limited our colour palette and designed simple joinery that would complement the existing features.
Photos by Natalie HunfalvayAnswers by Ben and Sally Johnson of Benedict Design, who are the occupants of the homeWho lives here: Ben and Sally Johnson and their four-year-old sonLocation: Ashfield, NSWRoom size: 6 x 4.5 metres
Green kitchen for Pam!
Two direction handles.
Tea towel handle.
Two types of handles.
Long kitchen mat.
Full height cupboards.
Cupboards above window.
Screen.
Kitchen/ laundry combo.
Draining board above dishwasher.
Bench is effective and takes minimal visual or actual space.
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