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“That flooring!” enthuses Jessica, Temple & Webster’s head of styling, about the star feature in this Melbourne kitchen. Imbued with warmth, the retro-inspired parquetry stamps the space with individuality.

“It’s actually quite a challenge to do a white kitchen well, so I appreciate all the detailing,” adds HB editor Sarah. beauty secrets:

Inspired by a kitchen she saw in an issue of HB, homeowner and Beautiful Rooms finalist Kate chose streamlined 2-pac cabinetry in Dulux Natural White to contrast with engineered oak flooring from Mafi. Moulded cabinetry adds interest, while tiny herringbone-laid Carrara marble splashback tiles from Marble & Ceramic Corp are a decorative winner. “It was a task getting them to wrap around the window frame, but I was adamant we could find a way,” says Kate.

“I LOVE THE FACT THAT THIS KITCHEN HAS AN abundance of storage AND SO MUCH ROOM TO COOK” ~ ELAINE, HB EDITORIAL CO-ORDINATOR