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Curved cabinetry and a subtle colour palette come together seamlessly in the kitchen of this Art Deco apartment.

Favourite furnishings provided ample inspiration for the renovation of this 1920s apartment in Sydney’s east, recently refurbished by interior designer Alexandra Kidd. “During the initial stages, the owners highlighted beloved artworks and an antique sideboard, which created the foundation for the colour palette throughout the home,” she says.

That palette is “warm and calm with a hint of glamour”, befitting an apartment of this vintage, built in Art Deco style. The owners, now empty-nesters, wanted to prioritise storage in the kitchen, which includes a small breakfast bar and a traditional oven. “This informed the shape of the new curved dining banquette and shelving,” says Alexandra. Double glass doors were installed to create a better connection between the kitchen and living areas too.

The location of the 3.4x3.2-metre kitchen, which opens to the rear courtyard, was retained but the internal layout rearranged to improve its function. “We chose to place the kitchen sink under the window, which looked out onto luscious greenery and also allowed for an ample amount of bench space,” says Alexandra. “We then focused on storage, creating a main wall of joinery to house the pantry, crockery, fridge and laundry.”

What does Alexandra love most about the renovation? “The beautiful soft curves that were inspired by the existing architecture of the apartment and the stunning twin rangehoods that are tiled to match the splashback. They’re such unique features!” Alexandra Kidd Design; alexandrakidd.com.

“THE BEAUTIFUL SOFT CURVES WERE INSPIRED BY THE ARCHITECTURE.” Alexandra Kidd