Favourite features

What were your must-haves? The ability for people to sit at the end of the island as well as along it for easy connection and conversation. A tidy kitchen without the frustration of searching for items or having to awkwardly shift things out of the way. Loads of accessible storage – achieved with toe-kick drawers, fulldepth drawers, internal dividers and adjustable fittings. Plus an easy flow onto the northwest deck for relaxed entertaining.

How does the kitchen work for you? It’s a dream! The most important ‘client’ is in his element. Even a year on, we still comment about how clever aspects of the kitchen are. It’s so easy to keep clean, the dedicated workspaces mean we’re not falling over each other, the dishwasher is emptied in a flash, there is plenty of space to quickly prepare meals, and we’ve entertained more than ever because it’s such a joy.

What do you love most about the space? There’s lots to love. Sitting at the end of the island with winter sun on your back but without glare on the iPad; sliding away a serving tray above the fridge even though I’m short; knowing what needs to go on the shopping list at a glance because snack drawers are divided by type; and the easy-care Corian benchtops.

TOTAL

APPROX $75,000