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Petra Pantano Studio Petra, Melbourne, Victoria; 0434 024 450 or studiopetra.com.au.

The owners of this Melbourne property wanted their kitchen – the centre of their home life – to transition with ease from an intimate family space to that of the consummate entertainer. Interior designer Petra Pantano applied her magic to the hard-working domain, creating deft tonal contrast with expanses of pale oak joinery set against the island and rangehood clad in White Fantasy marble. “The owners wanted it to be a cook’s and entertainers’ kitchen, a space where they gather in the morning and night,” says Petra. Hidden neatly behind closed doors is everything from an integrated fridge and freezer to a built-in bar, butler’s pantry and study nook. A mirrored panel brings the leafy outlook in.

ROOM NOTES American-oak veneer joinery, Paradise Kitchen Cabinets. White Fantasy marble, Artedomus. Franke ‘Mythos Fusion’ kitchen sink, and Astra Walker kitchen mixer in Charcoal Bronze, both Mary Noall. Miyazaki bar stool, Kristina Dam Studio. Sirius ‘SmartSwitch’ rangehood, E&S. Leather-wrapped cabinet handles, MadeMeasure. Vibia ‘Tempo’ pendant light, Koda Lighting. Concrete bricks, Architectural Handmade Bricks N Pavers. Gubi ‘Nagasaki’ dining chair, In Good Company. Blossi table lamp, Great Dane.